Discovering Public Art in Tuscon, Arizona

We recently went on a trip to Tuscon, Arizona for a wedding of some dear friends. While there, we discovered that not only is Tuscon a fun city full of some great restaurants and history — but it has a wonderful collection of public art in the downtown area! Below is a sampling of the murals and sculptures that we discovered on a morning walk, as well as just some beautiful/colorful architecture.

24 comments on “Discovering Public Art in Tuscon, Arizona”

Cynthia
March 4, 2013

Great pictures, hope you enjoyed yourself.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 4, 2013
  
  Thanks Cynthia! We really had a nice time!
  Hope all is well!
  Kenley
  
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Pride in Photos Photography
March 4, 2013

The art on the walls…major love. BE KIND…that one is a keeper. Have you thought about framing this one?

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  Thanks Laurie! Actually, I hadn’t… but now that you say that, I totally think I’m going to!! Thanks!! 🙂
  Kenley
  
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Sarah
March 4, 2013

Great photos! I think the first one is my favorite.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  Thanks Sarah! 🙂
  
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Humble Foodie
March 4, 2013

I love the “be kind” mural! Hope you had a lovely visit.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  We really did! Thanks 🙂
  Kenley
  
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gentlestitches
March 4, 2013

What a treat! Thank you for showing us. I love Griffins.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the images!
  Kenley
  
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Time With Thea
March 4, 2013

Tuscon is one of my favourite cities! What a great idea to capture the art with your photography. Thank you for sharing. ~Thea

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  You’re quite welcome Thea 🙂 This was my second time in Tuscon but really the first time exploring the downtown area. Really loved it and will most certainly be going back for another visit!!
  Kenley
  
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  - Time With Thea
    March 5, 2013
    
    I agree. I hope to explore that area once again. I even find the flora and fauna so interesting… and the shopping! ~Thea
  - Green Door Hospitality
    March 6, 2013
    
    I do too! 🙂
Garden Walk Garden Talk
March 5, 2013

You found some interesting subjects to photograph. What I noticed when I was there so long ago was all the color. In bright sun, color washes out and they made sure to have color. The colors were similar to those fabulous sunsets too.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  The color was indeed beautiful, and what I think I was most drawn to. And yes, their sunsets are fabulous!!
  Kenley
  
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the Painted Apron
March 5, 2013

Thank you for a trip to Tuscon! I love all the colorful artwork you captured! Winter is such a good time to travel, get away from normal winter gloom…wonderful photos,
Jenna

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 5, 2013
  
  Thanks Jenna! 🙂
  
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Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
March 5, 2013

You captured some beautiful images, Kenley! I especially love the FOX Marquee. Way to go with those photog. skills.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 6, 2013
  
  Thanks Lauren! Appreciate your comments!
  
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petit4chocolatier
March 6, 2013

Love it all Kenley; especially “Be Kind”!!

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 7, 2013
  
  Thanks Judy! I really like that one too!
  Kenley
  
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Eileen Ragan Mulloy
March 10, 2013

That FOX theatre sign is stunning. Thanks for sharing these. Public art is so special and worth embracing. It makes me realize how lucky I am to live in a city that supports artists and community.

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- Green Door Hospitality
  March 11, 2013
  
  I completely agree! Public art beautifies cities and makes them more interesting — and it is an art form that is assessable to everyone!
  Thanks for stopping by!
  Kenley
  
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