80 Arizona Artists with a wide variety of mediums.
Discover Cactus Wren Art Gallery Art Gallery
NEW 5 WORKING ARTIST STUDIOS "The NEST"
Come watch our artists at work, check schedules. Three painters, one mixmedium, 1 copper bead work. Opening May 1st. Reception May 3rd
Meet Our Artists
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!
Art for Sale
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!
Upcoming Events
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.
Visit Us
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!
About Us
Owned by an Artist
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 our 70 Arizona Artists .
"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
Over 80 Arizona Artists
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.
See Artists at Work
Our Gallery features on site artists, Gale, Mary, Sheryl, Rhella & Sonsoles. Here George Boyadjian hard at work.
Unique Tables
We have two artists that make unique wood tables, Wes and Keith. Mary repurposes furniture too. Here Diane Taylor is demonstrating fusing glass.
Days and Hours
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week unless Gale gets there early or decides to stay later.
Some of the Non Profits We Support
