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ETTORE "TED" DEGRAZIA (1909 - 1982)
GALLERY IN THE SUN MUSEUM
GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY HOURS 10 am - 4 pm DAILYWhat started as a small construction project in the early 1950s developed into a 10-acre National Historic District designed and built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. The Gallery in the Sun Museum has six permanent collections of paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the Southwest. Rotating exhibitions display some of the 15,000 DeGrazia originals housed at the Gallery. A consignment room displays DeGrazia originals available for purchase, while the gift shop offers a wide selection of reproductions. The grounds also include the Mission in the Sun, with its rock floors, interior murals, and open-air roof. The Gallery is open daily from 10am-4pm.
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Wonderful little get-away from the hustle and bustle of life. The grounds are just as beautiful as the artwork. Everything has Ted DeGraiza's touch-he artfully built his studio, gallery, and gardens as carefully as he constructed his art. Wonderful guest gallery where you can purchase art from local artists as well as a gift shop. Modest entrance fee of $8 for adults. And the cactus landscape that surrounds the gallery is beautiful.
Camilla Ward
Such a treasure! It's a very unique experience to be able to view the artwork, walk through the artist's home and roam the grounds, learn the history and hear about his motivation all in one location. Absolutely beautiful.
Susan Sedig
Lovely gallery setting of DeGrazias artistic works! Small, but fabulous presentation! This Arizona Treasure is a must-see for all! And the Staff is always to answer your questions...and the grounds are very rustic, but most attractive! Worth the drive, in the North Tucson area!!! You will not be disappointed!!!
Sandra Straub
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Scenes from the Revolution
“Scenes from the Revolution” features Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia’s oil paintings of the Mexican Revolution. Dating from 1937 to 1973, this series depicts the Villistas: the soldiers, bandits, and men and women of the working class who fought with the…
DeGrazia in Black and White
“DeGrazia in Black and White” features the monochromatic grey oil paintings of Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. Dating from 1940 to 1972, this series includes portraits of the artist’s cats, landscapes, street scenes and depictions of dynamic action. On display at…
DeGrazia’s Beggars
In 1940, Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia began a series of beggar paintings that would continue until his death in 1982. “DeGrazia’s Beggars” is a selection of paintings that traces the evolution of the artist’s artistic style and approach to the…