5th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz

Join a five-day plein air retreat and workshop at Rancho Santa Cruz in southern Arizona, approximately one hour south of Tucson on the Santa Cruz River in a grove of cottonwood trees. The retreat runs October 24-28, 2022, with instructors Charles Thomas and Terri Gay. All mediums are welcome, with instruction geared toward beginning professional level; some experience is recommended.

Participants must apply through the call for entry website and pay a $22 exhibit fee. The first 16 applicants will be accepted. Artwork created during the retreat will be exhibited at Tubac Center of the Arts Front Gallery from October 28 – November 13, 2022, with an opening reception on Friday, October 28, 5-7pm. The retreat cost is $250 and includes all three workshops, receptions, and ranch barbecue, with or without lodging. Optional lodging at Rancho Santa Cruz is $750 for 6 nights with single occupancy and breakfast included. A 30% deposit is due September 1, 2022, with full refund available before October 1st when the balance is due. No refunds will be made after October 1st. For more information, contact [email protected], Virginia Vovchuk at 520-339-5220, or Susan Berryman at 386-956-6110.