Emilie Ortega Once again, artists from Quail Creek will participate in the Tubac Center for the Arts Open Studio Tour on March 6, 7, and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. When you visit one of the 11 locations with a total of 23 artists exhibiting their art for sale, you will…
Janet Rumford and Inna Shames On a beautiful October day in Quail Creek, three members of The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) gathered in Janet’s Rocking Casita to—you guessed it—paint rocks! There were lots of great ideas, courtesy of Kay Allen and her trusty iPad. Christine Tokle paid careful attention so that even Janet Rumford…
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…
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…
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…
Bill Entwistle The QC Performing Arts Guild (PAG) is proud to announce the performance dates of this year’s Christmas dinner show. The show will be held on Dec. 8, 9, and 10 at 6 p.m. in the Madera clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. The bar will be open at 5 p.m. The menu includes chicken marsala, garlic…
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…
‘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…
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…
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.…