Art and Architecture in the Sonoran Desert

Trip Start May 09, 2009
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Voyager RV Resort

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Friday, February 12, 2010

Jim and I went back to Tubac the following Friday for an art festival where juried artists and crafters alike displayed their wares.  At the same time, there was a wonderful sculpture exhibit where we saw works by some of our favorite southwest sculptors and by other artists who now are added to that favorite list.  We were especially pleased to meet Rebecca Tobey whose work (along with her deceased husband, Gene) we have previously admired in trips to Sedona. Unfortunately, Bill Worrell, from whom we bought a sculpture in Sedona several years ago, got delayed due to travel weather problems. 

No art was bought since we currently have no storage capabilities and are saving our money for our travels (and eventually our retirement home), we thoroughly enjoyed daydreaming about which art we would buy if we could. 

On the way back to Tucson, we stopped to visit the San Xavier del Bac Mission.  It is a beautiful example of the Spanish mission architecture that was prevalent in Mexico and southern AZ's earlier history.  A National Historic Landmark, San Xavier Mission was founded as a Catholic mission in 1692.  Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in 1797. For more history about this mission, visit http://www.sanxaviermission.org/History.html
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Lynda Miller on

I REALLY like the moose/elk/large deer....did you buy it for the trailer??!!! It's agreat picture of you too Pam!!

Great Update. Miss you guys! All is well here and quieter than when I talked to Jim! PHEW!! Keep the updates coming!!

Frances Needham on

You are right, I would have loved this. do they have the exhibtion every year? got to get a motorhome!!!! Take care, Frances

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