September 2011

Look for the new Artist Row Tubac located in La Entrada de Tubac just above La Esplenda Goes West and Z Forrest Gallery. You will have the opportunity to observe artists at work, participate in workshops and enjoy individual and group displays of art. For the artist: these multi-purpose spaces are easily located and affordable. Great space for studio work, hosting workshops or giving classes. For more information call Pat Aguilar or April Drake at the Feminine Mystique, 520-398-0473.

All the seasons events throughout the village should be worth a visit to explore Tubac and the culture and beauty it offers.

The Gallery opens September 1st. Hope to see you soon.

October 1, The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will have visiting artists, Sherry Darrah-refreshing watercolors with heart, Sue Nowell-Southwest landscape paintings on rock and canvas, and Nancy Klapak-fused glass specialties. Oct 1, 1-4 PM.

Oct. 15 First Annual Tubac Music Festival presents Tubac's number one favorite, Becky Reyes and Friends, Tubac Main Stage. 2 to 8 PM

Oct. 22 ANZA DAY is Tubac's annual historical celebration. Many events will be held around town. The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will present Nancy Hodge-Cowgirl art with humor, Sue Nowell-one of our most popular artists to see at work, Nancy Klapak-fused glass gifts.

Oct. 29 Bluegrass Festival at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, plain old good time Bluegrass Festival featuring three great bands on the Otero Lawn. There will be food booths with lots of delicious edibles.

Don’t miss the “Dreams and Nightmares” exhibit all month. Artists in the Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will be asked to create a piece of art with the “Dreams and Nightmares” theme. This show can be quite provocative.

November 5 & 6: Fall Art Walk. Tubac galleries and artists studios feature art demonstrations, guest artists, music and special exhibits. The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery is proud to present Jen Hocking-our in-house artist with her collage creations, Barbara Peabody-colorful hand painted items expertly done, Sue Nowell- excellent scenes on stone or canvas, and Sherry Darrah-endearing watercolors.

Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving weekend is always a great shopping day. Expand your creative thoughts and visit the Feminine Mystique Art Gallery. Our visiting artists are, Joyce Hornbacher-multi-talented artist, Barbara Peabody (26th only)-colorfully painted furniture and more and Carolyn Gray-spirituality on canvas.

November is SELF PORTRAIT month. This can be a likeness or a representation of the artist through other images.

December 2 & 3 is Luminaria Nights. The merchants of Tubac will be open until 9:00 P.M. both nights. We celebrate the season with wonderful lights and a thank you to our customers. Please bring a flashlight to better maneuver our streets.

In December, the artists of the Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will create a “Quilt Wall.” Each participating artist will provide a 6" x 6" size piece of art. When the wall is hung, it will resemble a quilt. Purchase one small piece of art or buy several as a quilt square for your own wall.

Want a Closer Look? Click Here to Zoom in on the December Quilt Wall

January 28 Tubac Golf Resort has their annual CAR SHOW. Always a hit - View wonderful cars and then come see us in the Village of Tubac.

Every weekend in January, the Feminine Mystique will have a workshop by one of our artists.

January 7  DURABLE FLOOR CLOTH by Barbara Peabody. Barbara is well known for her brightly painted furniture. Armed with paints and floor canvases, Barbara will reveal her talents to help you create a colorful and useable Floor Cloth.

January 14   TOTEM SPIRIT DOLL with Gretchen LimaWood. Each student will hand sculpt the face, with careful guidance from Gretchen, bake it and paint it. Then using the wovens and totems which Gretchen will provide from her own private stash, you will complete the Totem Spirit doll.

January 21  Wire Wrap Earrings & Pendant Workshop with Charlotte Crawford & Nancy Klapak, Learn to make a basic pair of earrings using a simple wire wrap loop. Once you know the secrets of making a basic loop, you can easily make your own customized earrings at home. You will also make a simple wire wrapped pendant using a round gemstone (a "donut" shape). You can make it simple or have fun adding your own artistic touch. Your teachers will also teach how to make an adjustable cord necklace. You will go home wearing your new wire wrap earrings and pendant. Come join jewelry artists Charlotte Crawford and Nancy Klapak for an afternoon of creative make and take fun! Bring basic jewelry pliers (round nose, needle nose and cutters) if you have them.

January 28  WEAVING GRASSES  With Joyce Hornbacher. Joyce will give each participant a hands on lesson on weaving a strong fiber into a beautiful and useable form. This is an ancient art that can expand your creativity.

Please note: Enrollment is limited to insure personal attention. Please call the gallery for further information and to confirm availability. Click Here for a downloadable signup sheet in PDF fromat.

February 2012

February 8 - 12 the Tubac Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Tubac Festival of the Arts. This annual event brings Arts, Crafts and Food booths. There will be lots of music and fun for all. The Feminine Mystique will have other artists at the gallery, Joyce Hornbacher-unique creations, Jen Hocking-collage with clay, Barbara Peabody (11 and 12) -bring color to your life, Cindy Connolly- sketches with ink and color, Nancy Klapak-functional fused glass, Madonna Lane-always a favorite with watercolor enthusiast, and Sue Nowell-collectable Southwest paintings. There will also be a few artists painting in different areas of La Entrada.

February is the month for BOXES. It does not have to be square to be a box.

March 2012

March 17 & 18 is SPRING ART WALK. Stroll through Tubac and enjoy visiting artists all over town. The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will have Jen Hocking-our dedicated artist at the FMAG, Betty Amendola-raku clay art, Cindy Connelly-sketching with heart, Madonna Lane-anticipated by all, Sue Nowell-art on stone and canvas, and Sherry Darrah-watercolor collectables.

March Mask Mania is always a favorite event. The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will display masks from several artists. Come see how creative our talented artists can be.

April 2012

April 1, Taste of Tubac. Each year Tubac's fine restaurants come together for one evening in April to create a feast that celebrates all of Tubac fine dining.

Santa Cruz County Studio Tours sponsored by the Tubac Center for the Arts. April 7 - 8 and April 14 - 15. The art center has two wonderful weekends of touring artists studios and galleries. The Feminine Mystique Art Gallery will have artists to see on April 7, Andrea Frost-one of the best fused glass jewelers I have seen, Carolyn Gray- paintings for the heart and soul,and Sherry Darrah- expressing beauty in watercolor. April 8, Carolyn Gray and Sherry Darrah. April 14 Cindy Connolly-very popular sketch artist, Andrea Frost and Sue Nowell. April 15, Cindy Connolly and Sue Nowell-always a great attraction for the Feminine Mystique Art Gallery.