Listen "Art, Community & Celebration at DeGrazia Gallery in Tucson"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" Show, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Foundation, shares updates on the latest exhibits, visiting artists, and the annual La Fiesta de Guadalupe celebration at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. The conversation highlights Ted DeGrazia’s artistic legacy, the gallery’s focus on Southwest culture, and its continued role as a creative hub connecting art, history, and community.
CURRENT ROTATING EXHIBITS (through Jan. 28, 2026):
- Brush Drawings of Ted DeGrazia – expressive works from 1945–1963 capturing movement, energy, and emotion.
- DeGrazia’s Pastels – soft, impressionistic pieces (1953–1978), many displayed for the first time.
- Ceramic Paintings of Ted DeGrazia – vibrant, tactile works on ceramic forms featuring angels, Madonnas, and Southwest motifs.
THE LITTLE GALLERY GUEST ARTISTS (Nov 2025 – Apr 2026):
Rotating local and regional artists showcase oil, digital, and mixed media works, including paintings, ceramics, fused glass, photography, and landscapes by Mark Prusten, Max Hewlett, Caleb Gutierrez, Alisa Raines, Carole Fisher & Suzanne Hodges, Ambika Wauters, Joanna Pregon, Erik Sletten, Anna Lee Keefer, Mary Sherwood, and Wendy Islas.
LA FIESTA DE GUADALUPE – Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025:
This free annual celebration honors Mexico’s patron saint with mariachi music, Folklorico dancers, Yaqui Deer Dancers, local food, art vendors, and fun for all ages.
Located in Tucson, Arizona, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark that houses more than 15,000 original works. Learn more: http://www.degrazia.org
🎙️ Listen to Tales of Ted DeGrazia: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com
This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Big Daily Blend,” “Way Back When,” and “Toast to The Arts” podcast channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
CURRENT ROTATING EXHIBITS (through Jan. 28, 2026):
- Brush Drawings of Ted DeGrazia – expressive works from 1945–1963 capturing movement, energy, and emotion.
- DeGrazia’s Pastels – soft, impressionistic pieces (1953–1978), many displayed for the first time.
- Ceramic Paintings of Ted DeGrazia – vibrant, tactile works on ceramic forms featuring angels, Madonnas, and Southwest motifs.
THE LITTLE GALLERY GUEST ARTISTS (Nov 2025 – Apr 2026):
Rotating local and regional artists showcase oil, digital, and mixed media works, including paintings, ceramics, fused glass, photography, and landscapes by Mark Prusten, Max Hewlett, Caleb Gutierrez, Alisa Raines, Carole Fisher & Suzanne Hodges, Ambika Wauters, Joanna Pregon, Erik Sletten, Anna Lee Keefer, Mary Sherwood, and Wendy Islas.
LA FIESTA DE GUADALUPE – Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025:
This free annual celebration honors Mexico’s patron saint with mariachi music, Folklorico dancers, Yaqui Deer Dancers, local food, art vendors, and fun for all ages.
Located in Tucson, Arizona, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark that houses more than 15,000 original works. Learn more: http://www.degrazia.org
🎙️ Listen to Tales of Ted DeGrazia: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com
This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Big Daily Blend,” “Way Back When,” and “Toast to The Arts” podcast channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
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