Degrazia Gallery In the Sun

Tucson, Arizona

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Degrazia Gallery In the Sun

Built across ten acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, these buildings are veritable works of art and house paintings by Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia and other artists. DeGrazia, who created the gallery in 1950, used his artwork to depict Arizona's life and people.

Useful Information

Address: 6300 North Swan Road, Tucson
Email: cs@degrazia.org
Phone: +1 520 299 9191
More Info: www.degrazia.org
Opening House: Daily: 10am-4pm

Do & See

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Degrazia Gallery In the Sun

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Built across ten acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, these buildings are veritable works of art and house paintings by Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia and other artists. DeGrazia, who created the gallery in 1950, used his artwork to depict Arizona's life and …

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