Opening Reception for “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch”

Posted on | January 11, 2010 | No Comments

This Thursday, Tohono Chul will hold the opening reception for its new exhibit, “Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch.” It’s a collection of very cool ranching paintings. The exhibit includes art works inspired by ranching cowboys, mythic cowboys, urban cowboys and even rodeo cowgirls!

Among the artworks featured in the exhibit are black and white rodeo images by Cowgirl Hall of Fame photographer Louise Serpa, large charcoal drawings of behind-the-scenes moments at the rodeo by Paul VerBurg, paintings of ranch life by Jean Bohlender, paintings of cowgirls on horseback by Amy Novelli and fun, fanciful assemblages by Dave Newman featuring vintage cowboy images taken from western posters and pulp fiction magazines.

Refreshments will be provided by Trader Joe’s.

Note that the exhibit itself runs through Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Where: Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, 520-742-6455.
When: Thursday, January 14, 2010 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. The exhibit itself will be at Tohono Chul through Sunday, March 7, 2010.
How Much: Free

-Posted by: Hortense P. Tightwad