Come watch our artists at work, check schedules. Three painters, one mixmedium, 1 copper bead work. Opening May 1st. Reception May 3rd
Get to know the 70 amazing artists behind the artwork. Learn about their inspiration, creative process, and background. You might even find your new favorite artist!
Take home a piece of art that speaks to you. Our art is available for purchase, and we offer a range of mediums and prices. Don't miss out on owning a unique piece of art!
Check out our classes. We have fabric, painting and jewelry classes taught by our artists. Come have fun. Paint and Sip is an evening fun class for adults.
Explore our beautiful gallery space and immerse yourself in the art. Located in the heart of the Village, we are easily accessible. Plan your visit today! Enjoy the NEST too!
Cactus Wren Art Gallery is an up-scale, boutique art gallery, located at the Mercado de Baca center in Tubac, Arizona, renowned as a distinctive art community, and for its culinary and historical offerings.
The gallery is owned by artists Gale Thomssen. Gale creates and designs bead and copper jewelry. Five artist created Cactus Wren. The other four have moved on.
Our gallery offers an exceptional cultural blend of art from our70 Arizona Artists that is not found anywhere else in the world. It is a cauldron of American Western, Southwest, Native American, and Hispanic influences augmented by the scenic wonders and natural resources that our region has to offer. We have attracted a large group of outstanding artists from the throughout Arizona, with the idea of “A Gathering Place for the Artistic Spirit.” We also represent a full artistic experience nuanced by art from different eras and cultural influences. This sets Cactus Wren Art Gallery as a diverse embodiment, with a variety of media and styles including figurative, modern, and classic art, thus giving the viewer an exciting experience of eclectic treasures.
The owner has many years of experience retailing fine art, having had a successful gallery in Tucson, “Cactus Wren Artisans.” Being artist , I make it a priority to represent our artists in the finest and most professional way. Our expertise in marketing is fully applied to promote the work of our artists through advertising, art shows and other venues. Cactus Wren Art Gallery is dedicated to representing outstanding artists and providing our visiting customers with excellent service for a memorable Arizona experience.
Cactus Wren Art Gallery features paintings in oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolor and mixed media. You can find sculptures, leather, pottery, glass, gourd, wood furniture and bowls, jewelry, re-purposed art and so much more to explore.
"Always fun people in the store ready to welcome you. They have great variety for shoppers; paintings, decor, note cards, jewelry and lapidary work of every kind imaginable. Meeting the artists and learning where they get their inspiration is just amazing." Lori & Tom Loomis
Cactus Wren Art Gallery features paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media. You can find leather, pottery, glass, gourd, wood furniture and bowls, jewelry, re-purposed art and so much more to explore.
Our Gallery features on site artists, Gale, Mary, or Sheryl, as well as monthly feature artists. This is George Boyadjian hard at work.
We have two artists that make unique wood tables, Wes and Keith. Mary repurposes furniture too. Here Diane Taylor is demonstrating fusing glass.
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week unless Gale gets there early or decides to stay later.
