DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum The Gallery in the Sun Museum was designed and built by Arizona artist Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia. We are open daily from 10:00am-4:00pm.
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The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun and Museum is a 10-acre historic retreat designed and built by Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. It is home to a colorful array of DeGrazia originals, including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures.

Join us this Friday for a special evening at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. 🌙Be among the first to experience The Midnight...
09/01/2026

Join us this Friday for a special evening at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. 🌙

Be among the first to experience The Midnight Sketches of Ted DeGrazia, featuring rarely seen late-night drawings created between midnight and 5 a.m. on U.S. Mail postcards and envelopes.

The exhibition opens alongside Saint Francis of Assisi, exploring nearly three decades of DeGrazia’s interpretations of the beloved figure.

OPENING RECEPTION
📅 Friday, September 4
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum
✨ Free & open to the public

Light refreshments will be served. Come spend the evening with us and discover a side of Ted DeGrazia you may have never seen before.

Little Cocopah by Ted DeGrazia.With DeGrazia’s signature simplicity and expressive brushwork, Little Cocopah is a beauti...
08/27/2026

Little Cocopah by Ted DeGrazia.

With DeGrazia’s signature simplicity and expressive brushwork, Little Cocopah is a beautiful example of the child figures that became some of his most recognizable works.

My Little One by Ted DeGrazia, 1978.Two versions of the same tender composition, each with its own character. DeGrazia’s...
08/26/2026

My Little One by Ted DeGrazia, 1978.

Two versions of the same tender composition, each with its own character. DeGrazia’s mother and child remain unchanged while the addition of color transforms the feeling of the piece.

Which version do you prefer—the understated artist proof or the purple variation?

Girl with Three Flowers by Ted DeGrazia, 1977.Created with DeGrazia’s characteristic simplicity, the young figure is fra...
08/22/2026

Girl with Three Flowers by Ted DeGrazia, 1977.

Created with DeGrazia’s characteristic simplicity, the young figure is framed by three oversized flowers and bold areas of red and blue.

This artist proof is dated July 1977 and captures the childlike forms that became some of DeGrazia’s most recognizable imagery.

The Blue Lady by Ted DeGrazia.In 1957, DeGrazia published The Blue Lady, inspired by the story of the Blue Lady and the ...
08/20/2026

The Blue Lady by Ted DeGrazia.

In 1957, DeGrazia published The Blue Lady, inspired by the story of the Blue Lady and the Tohono O’odham people of Southern Arizona. He later shared the story in a 1961 issue of Desert Magazine.

Rendered in brilliant blues and surrounded by stars, the image remains a distinctive example of DeGrazia’s religious works.

The Wake by Ted DeGrazia, 1950.Painted early in DeGrazia’s career, The Wake is a more somber example of his work. Gather...
08/18/2026

The Wake by Ted DeGrazia, 1950.

Painted early in DeGrazia’s career, The Wake is a more somber example of his work. Gathered figures and glowing candles emerge from a dark background, creating a quiet scene centered on mourning and remembrance.

Tucson

Navajo Mother by Ted DeGrazia.With a soft, muted palette and DeGrazia’s unmistakable style, Navajo Mother captures a qui...
08/12/2026

Navajo Mother by Ted DeGrazia.

With a soft, muted palette and DeGrazia’s unmistakable style, Navajo Mother captures a quiet moment between mother and child.

A beautiful example of the simple forms, expressive brushwork, and Southwest subjects found throughout DeGrazia’s work.

❤️ Ted & Marion DeGraziaTed DeGrazia pictured with his wife, Marion, outside the adobe walls of the Gallery in the Sun. ...
08/10/2026

❤️ Ted & Marion DeGrazia

Ted DeGrazia pictured with his wife, Marion, outside the adobe walls of the Gallery in the Sun. Together, they shared a life surrounded by art, the desert, and the one-of-a-kind place Ted created in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

A special glimpse into the life behind the art.

PetroglyphsInspired by the ancient rock art of the Southwest, Petroglyphs reflects Ted DeGrazia’s appreciation for the r...
08/07/2026

Petroglyphs

Inspired by the ancient rock art of the Southwest, Petroglyphs reflects Ted DeGrazia’s appreciation for the region’s earliest storytellers. With expressive brushwork and earthy tones, he reimagines timeless symbols that have endured for centuries.

🎨 Discover more of DeGrazia’s Southwestern inspirations at the Gallery in the Sun Museum.

🌿 Jungle VendorsColorful, expressive, and full of life, Jungle Vendors showcases Ted DeGrazia’s fascination with everyda...
08/03/2026

🌿 Jungle Vendors

Colorful, expressive, and full of life, Jungle Vendors showcases Ted DeGrazia’s fascination with everyday people and the beauty of daily work. Laden with baskets overflowing with goods, the two figures move through a lush landscape rendered in DeGrazia’s bold lines, vibrant colors, and unmistakable style.

Whether inspired by the Southwest or his travels beyond it, DeGrazia had a gift for finding beauty in ordinary moments.

🎨 Discover more of DeGrazia’s diverse collection at the Gallery in the Sun Museum.

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6300 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ
85718

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+15202999191

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