Rancho Linda Vista

Rancho Linda Vista Founded in 1968, Rancho Linda Vista is an intentional and inclusive artists community, located in the Catalina highlands of Oracle, Arizona.

RLV fosters creative endeavors through its exhibits, residencies, workshops, concerts, readings and more. Spearheaded by Charles Littler, Rancho Linda Vista was formed in 1968 by a group of artists affiliated with the University of Arizona, who settled on an historic adobe ranch in the northern Catalina foothills that bore the same name. In a short space of time, the houses were taken over by indi

vidual families and the barns converted into artists studios. Over the years, "the ranch" has hosted well-known artists, writers, poets and others, as well as provided home for an assortment of artists, architects, artisans, teachers, scholars, health providers, activists and more. It has space for experimentation - in both the arts and community living - but with too many ornery sorts has never quite managed to pull off being a "commune".

July’s open studio with Polish artist Joanna Tochman! Our 2026 artist residency awardee spent all of July completely imm...
08/29/2026

July’s open studio with Polish artist Joanna Tochman! Our 2026 artist residency awardee spent all of July completely immersing herself in the Arizona landscape. Using large format photography, painting and sculpture, she created intriguing scenes in the Sonoran desert and beyond. 💛

Two extraordinary RLV artists – one living and one late – on display now at the Bernal Gallery!
08/28/2026

Two extraordinary RLV artists – one living and one late – on display now at the Bernal Gallery!

If you're free tomorrow, 5-7 PM, please stop by an OPEN STUDIO for our ART RESIDENCY AWARDEE LINDSAY LIANG. Hailing from...
08/28/2026

If you're free tomorrow, 5-7 PM, please stop by an OPEN STUDIO for our ART RESIDENCY AWARDEE LINDSAY LIANG. Hailing from Shanghai and pursuing a BFA at NYU, our 2nd Summer Awardee has been busy at work on a series of oil paintings that explore memory, perception and landscape.

She extends an open invitation to join her in the barnyard guest studio THIS SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 5-7 PM to share a glimpse into her extraordinary work and process.

Rancho Linda Vista Guest Studio
1955 W Linda Vista Road
Oracle, AZ 85623
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bk2PCVtKoHwJusdBA

Images from Cougar Miller’s Collective Expressionism exhibition this past month. A wonderful display of creative imagina...
08/26/2026

Images from Cougar Miller’s Collective Expressionism exhibition this past month. A wonderful display of creative imagination and exploration of happiness. 🌀

“This show is a collective expression of the art I have seen, the daydreams I conjure, and the beauty others show me in life.”

Congrats to ranch resident and Wilson Barn president, Cougar, on his very first solo show in the RLV Gallery!

Imagine yourself here dancing to live music all day long. Just two weeks until the Summer Pool Festival begins! Get your...
08/24/2026

Imagine yourself here dancing to live music all day long. Just two weeks until the Summer Pool Festival begins! Get your tickets and book camping reservations now at www.wilsonbarnarts.org/spf ☀️

An exciting artist opportunity looms at the heartrendingly beautiful (and nearby) Oracle State Park!
08/22/2026

An exciting artist opportunity looms at the heartrendingly beautiful (and nearby) Oracle State Park!

The Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program provides artists with dedicated time, space, and resources to create work inspired by local landscapes in State Parks, promoting aesthetic appreciation, environmental education, and community engagement.

Pijama Piyama & El Santo Golpe at the Wilson Barn! Friday, August 21, psychedelic cumbia outfit Pijama Piyama return to ...
08/19/2026

Pijama Piyama & El Santo Golpe at the Wilson Barn! Friday, August 21, psychedelic cumbia outfit Pijama Piyama return to Oracle to perform alongside Riverside, CA's El Santo Golpe.

When: Friday, Aug. 21 @ 7 PM
Where: The Wilson Barn, 2436 W. Linda Vista Rd., Oracle, AZ 85623
Admission: $15–20 Suggested donation, all ages

About the Artists

Pijama Piyama Began in 2019 as an imaginary collective of desert degenerates known as "el grupo afrutado". Now Pijama Piyama exists as a seven-member band; Jonathan Saillant, Angelita Ponce, Nico Paco, Mert Salahi, Chris Del Favero, Jessie Demaree, and Ben Wise. Their music embraces the multi cultural nuances of growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, influenced by Latin music, Jazz, video games, and Frank Zappa.

Founded in 2016 in Riverside California, El Santo Golpe is an energetic AfroLatin music collective led by artivist and Mexican songwriter Ulises Rodriguez, bringing the vibrant spirit of the AfroLatin Diaspora to global stages. Rooted in cultural diversity and richness across the Latin Americas, the ensemble unites tradion-bearers and contemporary creators in a powerful, high energy live experience.

The gallery at RLV. We’ll have two special group shows on view at both of the galleries during our Summer Pool Festival....
08/18/2026

The gallery at RLV. We’ll have two special group shows on view at both of the galleries during our Summer Pool Festival. More details coming soon. Get your tickets now. ☀️

Hurry! Get your tickets for our first-ever Summer Pool Festival at Rancho Linda Vista on Saturday, September 5th. It’s a...
08/17/2026

Hurry! Get your tickets for our first-ever Summer Pool Festival at Rancho Linda Vista on Saturday, September 5th. It’s a full day of music, swimming, food, drinks, and hanging out at the ranch, with a really great lineup. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds directly support RLV OracleArt artist residencies, concerts, and the preservation of historic Rancho Linda Vista. Bring your friends. We’d love to see you there! More info here and in the link in our bio: www.wilsonbarnarts.org/spf ☀️

Please join us for the opening of our next show from our very own Cougar Miller this Sunday! Collective ExpressionAn exh...
07/15/2026

Please join us for the opening of our next show from our very own Cougar Miller this Sunday!

Collective Expression
An exhibition by Cougar Miller

Ranch resident and artist Cougar Miller will be presenting works from his collection in a solo display at Rancho Linda Vista Gallery for the very first time.

Opening Reception: Sunday, July 19th, 5–7pm
Show dates: July 19 – August 23
Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, Oracle, AZ

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1955 W Linda Vista Road
Oracle, AZ
85623

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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