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"Paper Ball" Gala 2013 Events
Sunday, January 13, “Live Action Portraits” Artists Paul Mohr and Susan K. Johnson will give demos and discuss portrait drawing techniques; drawings and sketches will be for sale.
Friday, January 18, “Contemporary Masters of Tucson” Tucson Weekly art critic and author Margaret Regan talks about the silent auction artists, their careers, and their work.
Sunday, January 20, “Talking Paper” Presentations by papermaker/artist Catherine Nash, paper sculptor Nick Georgiou, and art supplier and paper expert Henry Sarnoff; sketchbooks and quality papers will be for sale.
"Drawing the Perfect Circle"
2012 Gala Benefit
Friday, January 20, 6:30–9 pm
Meet the Artists Preview
Thursday, January 19, 5–7 pm
An Exhibit of 200 Drawings
by Master Artists
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
“Wine Meets Art”
Jointly offered by TDS and Maynard’s Trackside Market, invites you to spend an afternoon drinking and painting wine. Saturday, Dec. 10, 3–6 pm, at Maynard’s. TDS master teaching artist Betina Fink will lead you through painting with acrylics while you enjoy a glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres.
“Serendipity”
A series of 11 intaglio prints by Tom Lindell (one of TDS’s intaglio printmaking teachers), is on display next door in the lobby of Beowulf Alley Theatre through Dec. 22.
“Local Matters”
A talk show produced by Channel 12, Access Tucson, airs an interview with TDS Executive Director Lynn Fleischman and Teaching Artist/OATS Director Pat Dolan talking about TDS’s history, its upcoming 20th anniversary gala, and Andy Rush’s book The Nature of Drawing. December 1–31, 8:30pm—Mondays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, Cox/99 and Comcast/74, or streaming on www.accesstucson.org
ARTCETERA!—Third Annual
Art Rummage Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, November 5, 10 am – 4 pm
Reading/Booksigning/Birthday Bash
in honor of Andrew Rush and his
new book "The Nature of Drawing"
Friday, September 23, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Andy will read from and sign his newly published collection of essays. Later—birthday cake!
"The Spirit of Art" Mini-Lecture
Friday, April 22
6:30–7 pm Reception
7:00–8:30 Lecture
"The Magic of Color"
Speaker: Mariana Carreras
Color is one of the most significant and commanding elements at the fingertips of the artist. It is complex in its nature, yet instinctive in its evocative power. Our body and brain connect and react to color in ways we are not aware of. This lecture will concentrate on the major aspects of color and optical illusions that every art lover wants to know.
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14th Annual Urban Picnic & Art Auction
A Benefit for Ballet Tucson
and The Drawing Studio
Sunday, April 10, 2011
11 am–3 pm
La Encantada Shopping Center
2905 E. Skyline Drive
Art, dance, music, food and lunchboxes—it’s an unusual combination that adds up to an unforgettable and delightful afternoon. You are invited to experience the artistic flavors and textures of Urban Picnic 2011.
The event begins with a silent auction of juried artwork by some of the area’s top artists. Bid for your favorite pieces of art, enjoy mimosas and an al fresco picnic lunch. You can also take in a live performance by Ballet Tucson artists and enjoy musical entertainment.
The day culminates with a fun and energetic live auction for lunchboxes and other exceptional artwork. Selected local artists have been invited to submit original lunchbox creations. Aside from a handle and an opening, these vessels have nothing in common with the traditional lunchbox. From whimsical to elegant, each is a unique work of art.
"The Spirit of Art" Mini-Lecture
Friday, March 25
6:30–7 pm Reception
7:00–8:30 Lecture
"Secrets of Design"
Speaker: Mariana Carreras
Each element of design provides the artist with powerful tools to create a visual conversation. These elements are read and understood by the gut of the viewer and the unconscious nature of this response makes knowing how they work and how to manipulate them an important aspect of composing. This fascinating lecture will engage us in better understanding the elements and tools of design so they are secrets no more.
"Art Parts" Panel Discussion:
Thursday, March 17, 6–8 pm
The artists are hosting a panel discussion on the topic of
Demystifying How Art Happens.
Sunday February 13, 4–6 pm:
Printmaking demo by Andrew Rush
Sunday Evening Art Forum
Sunday, February 20, 7–9 pm
Pinhole Photographer Kathleen Velo presents Seeing New: Old School Camera Obscura and Pinhole Photography, an illustrated talk and discussion with the audience.
Sunday February 13, 4–6 pm:
Printmaking demo by Andrew Rush
Sunday January 30:
Art Talk by Lee Chesney, master intaglio artist and painter
"Midcentury Madness"
2011 Gala Benefit
Thursday, January 13, 6:30–8:30 pm
The Rise of the Print:
Midcentury Masters of
American Printmaking
Jack Orman's Portrait of Lasansky
Sunday Evening Art Forum
Sunday, November 21, 7 – 9 pm
Slippery Glimpses, An Illustrated Talk with Painter Emily Stern Düwel
Sunday Evening Art Forum
Sunday, June 20, 7 – 9 pm
Real Flat World, An Illustrated Talk and Discussion with Photographers Karen and Stephen Strom
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The Drawing Studio’s
2010 Annual Benefit
An Exhibition Preview and Lecture Series
An Evening to (Re)Collect
Marilyn and Arnold Nelson’s Collection
at Rancho Linda Vista
featuring HARD GAZE: Works by Bailey Doogan and Charles Littler
Thursday, January 7, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 pm
7:30 Talk by Arnold Nelson on 40+ years of collecting art
Lecture Series starts at 7 pm
January 14 Bailey Doogan on Bailey Doogan
January 28 Pat Dolan on Charles Littler
*All event attendees will receive a commemorative trifold catalogue featuring a high-quality giclée print of one work by each artist and an essay about the two artists by Charlotte Lowe Bailey.
The evening features rarely exhibited works by two well-known artists, and tickets are limited to 200. Contact The Drawing Studio for information and purchase: 520-620-0947 tds@thedrawingstudio.org www.thedrawingstudio.org
Meet Our New and Returning Teaching Artists
Friday, January 15, 2010
5-7 pm
The Drawing Studio
33 S 6th Avenue
You are invited to meet our new teaching artists, including
Dave Brown
Brian Garvey
David Kish
Emely McConkey
as well as our stellar returning teaching artists.
Join us for an informal get-together. See samples of our faculty members’ art, ask questions about their classes and approaches to teaching.
What Is This Place Anyway?
an introduction to The Drawing Studio
what we do, how to use us…and a sample drawing lesson
Conducted by Lynn Fleischman, Executive Director
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 17, noon – 1 pm
Thursday, March 18, 5:30-6:30 pm
FREE! No Advance Registration Required.
On Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 AM – Noon, we want at least 100 artists, art students, art lovers to spread out over downtown Tucson and draw at 10+ sites to depict downtown life in all its vibrancy, contradiction, and complexity. At noon, we will mount an impromptu exhibition at TDS, which will continue for the next week during regular gallery hours. Anyone of any age can draw, but we ask drawers to secure pledges (any amount small or large!) from friends and family similar to those for a walkathon. Proceeds will benefit our partnership with the Tucson Police Department’s Gang Outreach Unit. Special Bonus! Anyone who works downtown can sign up for a free brownbag drawing class that will run Noon – 1pm, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4.
More information Pledge form Read an Article
- Try It! --Intro to Drawing
On Friday, September 11, from 3 – 9 pm, people from ages 9 to 90+ who are new to The Drawing Studio and/or to drawing will have the opportunity to participate in up to four short classes featuring some of the Teaching Artists of The Drawing Studio who teach Drawing Fundamentals. The event is free, but give us a call or send an email to let us know you’re coming (620-0947, tds@thedrawingstudio.org).
On Sunday, Oct. 4, we will hold a rummage sale at TDS that features art supplies, studio furniture and equipment, and art books. This is your chance to clean your studio and pass on those art-related goods you no longer use but are still in excellent condition. In addition, we need volunteers to accept, sort, price, and arrange goods prior to the sale and work two-hour shifts on the day of the sale. We also need people to secure and offer food and beverages on the day of the sale. More information
For more information, 520-620-0947 or director@thedrawingstudio.org. |