Tag: art

Judy Ross—All I Ever Wanted to Do Was Art

Emilie Ortega, President, Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club What were you doing when you were 4 or 5 years old? Can you even remember back that far? I know that I can’t, but Judy Ross, one of our exceptional instructors for the Quail Fine Arts Painting Club (QCFAPC), remembers exactly what she wanted and what she…

Tubac Center of the Arts Open Studio Tour Weekend

Spring is right around the corner, and that means it is time for one of Southern Arizona’s biggest art show events—the Tubac Center of the Arts Open Studio Tour Weekend, during which many artists throughout the Santa Cruz Valley open their homes and display their art. This year Quail Creek will be well represented with…

Madaras Gallery Presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape’

On Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Madaras Gallery presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape.’ Join Madaras Gallery as we celebrate Arizona’s western heritage and explore the history of a uniquely American vacation experience, the dude ranch. Western author Lynn Downey and True Ranch Collection owner Russell True will entertain…

Annual Fall Festival Arts & Craft Fair

Quail Creek’s annual Fall Festival Arts & Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Creative Arts and Technology Center, Madera Clubhouse parking lot, and avenue of tents in the parking lot. Quail Creek…

Experience a Journey at Madaras Gallery’s Annual Show!

‘Journey’ is the title of this October’s Annual Show at Madaras Gallery, featuring 20 new paintings by award-winning Tucson artist Diana Madaras. “For everyone, myself included, the last two years have been filled with unexpected challenges,” Madaras said. “My outlet is my art.” Since opening the gallery in 1999, Madaras has been on her own spectacular…

‘Lift the Sky’

In August members of the Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club joined a global art project called “Lift the Sky.” In a workshop organized by Terry Smith, with assistance from Cyndy Padilla and Judy Ross, the members each determined the message they would like to share with the world and a creative way to communicate…

Madaras Gallery Presents ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’

Saturday, July 1, through Sunday, July 31, the Madaras Gallery presents a ‘Wildlife of the Southwest’ collection. Diana Madaras’ two great loves are animals and creating art. In this collection, Diana captures the beautiful spirit of our native wildlife. Experience joy and color through the amazing creatures of the Southwest. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N.…

Quail Creek What’s Happening

The Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club is seeking someone for the position of Web Manager to maintain its website. Knowledge of WordPress is necessary, as it is the software platform that runs on the server. This position will come with a stipend. Anyone interested in the position or for further information, please contact Bill Entwistle, president…