Events

2025 Annual Diana Madaras Show: "Romancing the Art"

Saturday, 11/1/25 from 11am-1pm

Madaras Gallery’s Annual Fall Show, Romancing the Art, celebrates the romance Diana Madaras has discovered throughout her time in Arizona—her lifelong love affair with color, nature, and place. In this collection, she reveals 20 new originals, radiant works that embody the vibrancy and spirit of the Southwest. This annual show is the only time Madaras unveils new original paintings, making it a rare opportunity for collectors and admirers alike. Preview in the gallery or online starting October 19, with a public reception opening November 1.

Dreamscapes: New Work by Tessa Nicole and Jake Trujillo

Wednesday, 11/5/25 from 5:30pm-7pm

Dreamscapes is a captivating two-person exhibition that explores imagined realms through contrasting yet complementary visions. Tessa Nicole’s playful detail and layered depth invite viewers into whimsical worlds shaped by their signature style, “Textured Pointillism.” Jake Trujillo presents refined landscapes that evoke a timeless nostalgia. Working on acrylic or copper panels, Trujillo's use of a sophisticated color palette and graphic style contrast beautifully with Tessa's tactile surfaces. Together, their works create a dynamic dialogue between texture, memory, and imagination.

Rocky LaRose: "Wild at Heart"

Wednesday, 11/19/25 from 5:30pm-7pm

Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose is an award-winning photographer whose work has been featured on magazine and book covers, including Tucson Lifestyle and Wyoming Wildlife. A former University of Arizona Athletics Director and trailblazing leader in collegiate sports, she now devotes her life to photography, travel, and adventure, capturing wildlife and landscapes around the world.

This photography exhibition, “Wild at Heart,” captures the raw power, movement, and untamed spirit of the horse. Through bold and dramatic imagery, Rocky reveals not only the grace of these majestic animals, but also the freedom and vitality that live within us all. This collection is a tribute to strength, elegance, and fearless energy.

Nicolas Wilson: "The Library Show"

Wednesday, 12/10/25 from 5:30pm-7pm

Renowned wildlife artist Nicholas Wilson presents his newest exhibition, “The Library Show,” featuring an extraordinary collection of desert creatures painted with meticulous detail and reverence for the natural world. With over fifty years devoted to wildlife art, each painting invites close viewing, revealing the lifelike precision and sensitivity that define Wilson’s work.

Wilson’s art is represented in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.), the Booth Western Art Museum (GA), and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (AZ). His work has also been exhibited internationally at the British Museum of Natural History and the Scottish Museum of Natural History.