New Course schedule online Now! For classes beginning March through August.

In this newsletter: “Beauty of the Beast” exhibition opens this Saturday, 6-9pm. February workshops and classes in: Intaglio /Lino cut Printmaking, Drawing Fundamentals, Abstract Painting and Watercolor.

Thank you to everyone who made our Annual Gala such a success! A fun time was had by all, and we are thrilled to be able to offer you and the community another year of great programming. Our Board President Fred Sanchez above, with his lovely wife, Betty, at the event. Click here to see a slide show of the artwork.

ImagON Applications for Intaglio with Jennifer Clarke and Tom Lindell begins February 1 at the Main Studio downtown. Part of a new series of advanced printmaking workshops held at the studio this year. Alchemical symbols print by Tom Lindell.

Painting Classes beginning on February 4: Abstract Painting with Lisa Mishler at the Hummingbird House Continuing Adventures in Watercolor with Sherry Bryant at Casas Adobes Congregational Church.

Drawing Fundamentals: Level 1 and Level 2 with Linda Poverman at the Main Studio begins February 5. Level 3 with Lynn Fleischman at Casas Adobes Congregational Church begins February 4. Casas photo featured above.

Beauty of the Beast Opening Reception: Saturday, February 1, 6-8pm, downtown. A juried exhibition based on the theme of beauty in animals. Special guests at the reception include raptors and volunteers from Wildlife Rehabilitation of Northwest Tucson.

Art Tank: An innovative event. Watch TDS’ own Pat Dolan and Lynn Fleischman dance and draw as their proposal to win support for an Intergenerational art program with the Primavera Foundation.