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De Grazia Gallery in the Sun6300 N. Swan Road |
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A Tucson landmark, the De Grazia Gallery in the Sun welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Its unique adobe construction, beautiful decorative features, and original De Grazia art characterize the gallery that was designed and constructed by the artist. |
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Location: |
From Interstate 10 take the Ina Road exit. Drive east past First Avenue, and soon Ina Road becomes Sunrise Drive. Continue eastward on Sunrise to Swan Road. Turn north on Swan and travel about one mile. The De Grazia Gallery is on the right-hand side, south of the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline Drive. |
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Parking: |
Plenty of parking with additional space for buses and RVs. |
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Hours of operation: |
The Gallery is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
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Admission fees: |
No charge. The Gallery tour is self-guided. |
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Membership: |
No |
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Handicapped access: |
Yes |
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Lunch facilities: |
There are no eating facilities on the premises. A variety of restaurants are nearby at Craycroft and Sunrise. |
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Gift shop: |
The gift shop offers a wide variety of reproduction prints, videos, Goebel figurines, books, plates, stained glass items, and jewelry. |
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Curriculum relevance: |
Fine Arts (oil, watercolor, and enamel painting, ceramics, serigraphy, and sculpture), Arizona History |
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Contact person: |
Lisa Wilkinson, Student Tours Coordinator, 299-9192 |
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Arranging a Visit: |
Call 299-9192 to schedule a school visit. |
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Tour description: |
The self-guided tour includes thirteen rooms of original artwork by Ted De Grazia, situated on ten acres in the beautiful Catalina Foothills. A 30-minute documentary video with narration by Ted De Grazia is shown regularly in the Gallery. |
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page last updated November 08, 2001 09:48 AM |
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