ongoing support of the arts in our state. And on January 31, we are delighted to

welcome the very talented Sara Davis Buechner back to our stage. Ms. Buechner has been celebrated as a pianist of notable accomplish- ment, virtuosic mastery, artistic sensibility and extraordinary versatility and she is a delightful stage personality. She is not to be missed!

Both of these performances begin at 7:30pm; tickets may be purchased by calling the Center.

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 1

TUMACACORI, AZ

9 Plaza RoadPO Box 1911Tubac, AZ 85646

MISSION Tubac Center of the Arts is dedicated to the celebration and promotion of the arts through education, exhibitions, performances, and the collection and presentation of art that honors the artistic and historic heritage of Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley.

On January 10, Libby Skala will present “A Time to

Dance,” her critically acclaimed one-woman play about her great aunt, a woman “so full of love…that she danced her way through life. “Ms. Skala’s varied vocalizations make this rich and elegant story of Elizabeth Polk captivating from beginning to end. Prior to the play, we will be honoring Andrea Dalessanndro, AZ House of Representatives, District 2, who will be presented with an “Arts Hero” award for her

Two enormously talented women will perform at the Center this month.

Thursday, January 23 • 6:00 ~ 8:00 pmAt the Tubac Golf Resort ~ In the Chapel

$55.00 / members • $65.00 / non-members

Tubac Center of the Arts and the Tubac Golf Resort would like to invite you to our 2nd Annual exclusive dinner

with local Tubac artists Lee Blackwell, Barbara Hill, and Tom Hill! Enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Stables restaurant

while listening to these artists share their experiences and artwork.

What better way to spend an evening – good food, amazing art, and inspiring company!

Call TCA for tickets or more details! 520.398.2371Space is limited so make your reservations in advance!

This incredible show of fine western art was extended

through the end of December and many of our visitors and residents alike are still talking about what a wonderful opportunity it was to see art from Tucson’s Mountain Oyster Club on display for all to enjoy. Many thanks again to our sponsors and committee members who made this special exhibit possible.

Home Tour 2014 January 18th

JANUARY 2014

Ruben Nieto, “Atascadero Sunset” part of the MOC permanent collection.

Best of the West

Don’t miss this annual event showcasing six beautiful Tubac homes. This year the tour ranges from a wonderful stone and adobe

ranch home built in the 1920’s by the grandson of Charles Poston to a modern home in the Barrio filled with art and collectibles. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for guests. You may order tickets at TCA in person, by phone or online at tubacarts.org. Invite friends or family members to join you on the tour, enjoy coffee provided by

Art a la CarteDINNER WITH ARTISTS

See the variety of talent from our artist mem- bers in this annual exhibit juried by Nicholas

Wilson this year. Thank you to our generous sponsor of this exhibit, Tubac Market. Artists featured in “The Studio” from January 8th through February 16th are Elaine Pageler, Myrna York, Catherine Landers and Louise Netherton.

NEW for 2014

Announcing TubacCalendar.comTubac Center of the Arts and three other local organizations have formed a cooperative marketing team to promote special events and activities in Tubac and Tumacácori. Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce have been working together on programs to help draw visitors to the Santa Cruz Valley under the name, “Destination: Tubac & Tumacacori.

The first marketing effort of “Destination: Tubac Tumacácori” is the launch of a community calendar at the web address of TubacCalendar.com. The calendar may be used by any Tubac or Tumacácori businesses and organizations to post special events. Go to TubacCalendar.com and check out all the events and activities for January. Now there is one source to go to for yourself and for friends, visitors and guests to make sure you don’t miss any of the activities and special events happening in our area.

Tumacookery when you pick up your tickets that morning. Carpools are encouraged and a detailed map will be provided with your tickets.

Faigee Neibow, “Remembering Simple Times”

Members’ Juried Exhibit January 3 – February 2

FEBRUARY 2014

The one place to go to find out when, where and what’s happening:TubacCalendar.com

Use it!

Don’t miss the outstanding Arizona Aqueous XXVII exhibit of water media on paper through March 9th.

Always a crowd pleaser, this annual exhibit showcases work of selected

member artists in a wide array of media. Winners this year represented works in watercolor, oil, clay, and mixed media. During this exhibit, the public also votes for their favorite piece and the winning artist is presented with the Master’s Meed Award. All winner’s names, now dating back to 1976, are inscribed on the permanent plaque in the entry to the Smith Gallery and receive their own plaque with silver medallions cast by Tom Barbre of Cloud Dancer Gallery. Last year’s Master’s Meed Award winner was Karol Honeycutt. The winner of this year’s award, Leigh Morrison, was announced at the Opening Reception for Arizona Aqueous XXVII. This annual nationally acclaimed watercolor exhibit runs from 2/7/14 through 3/9/14.

Congratulations to Members’ Juried Exhibit Award Winners

Best of Show Barbara Borgwardt “Apples & Oranges”

Award of Excellence Carol Swiggett “Sand Dunes”

Award of Merit Curtis Hoard “Santa Fe Hump”

Ursus Abstract Award Ginny Seabrook “Arizona Light”

Honorable Mention Ann Mason “Reflection”

Honorable Mention Jeff Tousley “Fan #6”

Come as your favorite celebrity or as “yourself” to see “who’s who” in costume. Don’t miss your chance to mix and mingle with all manner of famous celebrities – Hollywood types, politicians, musicians and stars of stage, screen

and music. There will be great food and drink, music, dancing and entertainment. It will be an evening to remember that will include numerous pieces of art, sculpture and decorative pieces to buy donated by the Diffenbaugh family. The “Art to Buy” will be on display in the Master Artist Gallery for 10 days prior to the event. Stop by and see what you may want to bid on. Anyone wanting to pay the top bid listed before the event will walk out the door with a wonderful piece of art. Those attending the evening of the event will have lots of fun and also may take home a real treasure. $50 members ($60 nonmembers)Call TCA at 520.398.2371 for tickets. Reservations limited to 120.

Celebrities to Gather on 2/22 to “Sell-ebrate” Art

Clockwise from top right: Curtis Hoard, “Santa Fe Hump”; Carol Swiggett, “Sand Dunes”; and Barbara Borgwardt, “Apples & Oranges”

Get ready to enjoy an evening with Pete Pancrazi – Jazz Guitar & Latin Quartet. Pete continues to delight audienecs with a growing repertoire of original compositions, presented in performance alongside straight-ahead and Latin Jazz sounds. Tickets are now on sale for $20. Tickets are also on sale for the best Dixieland band around. The Original Wildcat Jass Band, now making it’s ninth appearance in Tubac, never fails to leave us wanting more of their music, their spirit, and energy. The Band will play at 7:30pm, March 23. It will be an unforgettable night!

Two new sculpture pieces are now part of the Plaza Road entrance to Tubac Center of the Arts. Already they have been turning heads of tourists and residents alike who have stopped to take photographs. “Tubac Jack” is

a 7’ 4” bronze Antelope Jack Rabbit weighting in at 207 pounds, created by Tubac’s own Nicholas Wilson. The large “Waves of Wind” sculptures is 16’ tall and weighs 1,800 pounds. Artist Lee Blackwell originally created this piece for a Phoenix developer in 1985-86. The sculpture was placed in front of an office building in Phoenix. The building was demolished in 2012, but the sculpture itself was saved. Lee Blackwell was the driving force in bringing this sculpture back home to Tubac. Both these two eye catching sculptures were added through the generous donations of a number of community supporters.

Welcome “Tubac Jack” and “Waves of Wind”

Pete Pancrazi

COPYRIGHT © 2014 WEST PRESS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

As I see it...To copy or not to copy? That is the question

most artists face in creating any work of art. This subject may be counter intuitive but I feel it is necessary to be informed of legal issues regarding

the art world. With artists taking classes from other artists, getting inspiration from contemporary artists, and with images easily available at our fingertips through the Internet, how much downloading is safe for us to do without violating another artist’s copyright. Here’s the scoop - any creative activity is automatically copyright protected. From the US copyright office, the definition is as follows: Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including “pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.” The owner of copyright in a work has the exclusive right to make copies, to prepare derivative works, to sell or distribute copies, and to display the work publicly. Anyone else wishing to use the work in these ways must have the permission of the author or someone who has derived rights through the author. This right remains yours even when the work is sold. It also remains in effect for seventy years after your death and its ownership is part of your estate as intellectual property. For all works of art created after March 1, 1989, you do not even have to attach a copyright notice to the work. However there is a grey area that we right brainers always seem to find. Oh yes, pushing the limits and those boundaries is part of the creative thinking process. There is some allowance for “copying” under fair use. Fair use does not require permission from the copyright owner. The federal government has at least considered the public to have the right to use portions of copyrighted materials for a limited purpose. Images and printed materials can be used for comment, criticism, or parody. It also allows for news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Any art reproduced outside of these guidelines is considered a copyright infringement. If you are using the same image or text in your art, it is considered a commercial purpose even if you are not selling it, therefore, an infringement. According to Jackie Battenfield, who authored the book, The Artist’s Guide, should you be sued and end up in court, you will find yourself in foreign territory. Federal and state court judges are not up-to-date with contemporary art practice, and may not understand how appropriation fits into your work. My question to you is this: Is imitation the greatest form of flattery?

Occasionally unexpected events occur that make you wonder whether there isn’t an unknown will

out there that has more control over events than our most serious and careful planning. This has happened at our location on Plaza Road in the last 2 weeks! We have held a long range plan and dreams of an assemblage of a variety of sculptures to enhance the

entry experience and identity of The Tubac Center of the Arts. We had aspirations of this happening in 2015 at the earliest and here it is a reality in January of 2014, a full year ahead of expectations. In late December of 2014 and early January of 2015 three significant pieces of sculpture have been installed at the Center. The first was the pedestal mounted “Peacock” just off of Hesselbarth Lane, west of the Center, and was a gift of the Diffenbaugh Family. This fanciful piece is made of chrome motorcycle parts, colored glass and tile. Almost simultaneously was the anonymous gift to the Center of Nick Wilsons “Tubac Jack”. This larger, MUCH larger, than life size bronze of an Antelope Jackrabbit has every possibility of becoming the most photographed image in Tubac. This species is peculiar and indigenous to the Santa Cruz Valley and south central Arizona which makes it all the more appropriate for our unique area. The third event is this amazing sequence occurred on January 22nd when the 16 foot sculpture “Wave of Wind” by Lee Blackwell, also a donation, came rumbling down Plaza Road suspended from a crane and now proudly signals the location of TCA. The author of the Diffenbaugh piece is unknown to us but was a part of their collection. We are honored to celebrate the presence of the sculptures by two of Tubac’s renowned and well known artists, Nick Wilson and Lee Blackwell. The Board of Directors was aware and approved these gifts in December but little did we know that things would come together so quickly and effortlessly. Another testimony to the power of the will. Be sure to go see these three amazing additions to TCA and heartfelt thanks to those of you who made this all happen, I think we are on a roll!!

Editor’s Corner by Myrna York

by Board President, Mike Jacoby

Board Bits

Wish List!If you have or know of anyone with these items to donate, TCA needs:• Umbrellasforthesidepatio• Stackablewasher/dryer• Rollingkitchencart• Kitchenislandwithcutting board top

Special Thanks!• ToStu Howerter for taking care of our luminarias over the holidays.• ToPerey Riley for her work in sprucing up our side patio. It is now a inviting spot for people to “stop and smell the roses”.

What was your pre-Tubac experience? In the art world?I have always had an appreciation and interest in art, through national and international

travels, both for personal and business. I’ve had the privilege to visit many of the finest art exhibits and museums. I studied interior design at Florida State University and University of Arizona and was able to pursue that interest in my career. As Director of Procurement for a consumer goods company I was on the team responsible for engineering, designing, selecting and procuring the raw textile materials used in the manufacturing of the finished products.With your knowledge and experience what do you think you can contribute to Tubac Center for the Arts?Strategic planning, assist with budget planning and control, identify cost reduction opportunities. I look forward to identifying unique exhibits and programs that will further the public interest in TCA.What do you think is the role of the Tubac Art Center in our community?To promote the appreciation of art through educational programs and exhibits and to facilitate and encourage the development of art talent.How do you see the Tubac Center for the Arts progressing beyond the regional level and more towards a national exposure?By accomplishing our stated mission to perfection, pursue being a sought after art museum destination, we can become a model to other centers and regions.

Meet the BoardCarole Benequista

Business & Artist Members NewsCall for Local Artists: There is a special place for local artists at the upcoming “Body and Sol” Women’s Expo coming to the Tucson Convention Center on March 8th and 9th. They are offering a special opportunity for individual artists or an artist group to display their works at a very reasonable fee with no commission. Go to www.bodyandsoltucson.com for more information.

For February 8 Otero Gallery is showcasing Donna Thoreson as their guest artist. Featured artists are Carol Swiggett, Lynne Nelson, and Trudy Baker.

The Lou Maestas Seminar on Creativity is being offered at Rogoway Galleries on February 22nd and March 1st from 6-9pm. A universal approach to problem solving in all arenas, this seminar on creativity is for artists, engineers, and everyone in between. To register or for more information contact the gallery at 520-398-2041.

Ursula Suess will demonstrate and show samples of her paper sculptures in the lobby of CPAC in Green Valley on February 20th beginning at 1pm.

A reminder from the Hal Empie Gallery to join them for a book signing on Feb. 23 by NY Times best selling author, H. Alan Day. Alan, with his sister Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wrote the book, “Lazy B”. Alan’s new book, “The Horse Lover” tells of his ownership in the first government sponsored wild horse reserve. Meet Alan and hear him tell of his unique way of horse whispering as he trained 1,500 wild mustangs. Book signing 2-5pm; author’s talk 4-4:30pm. Both books will be available. Call to reserve your autographed copy, 398-2811.

Art classes at Beads of Tubac in their new location, 8 Burruel St., run through April, the schedule can be obtained on line at www.beadsoftubac.com or can be picked up at the gallery.

K. Newby Gallery is hosting Unbridled Passion - Art of the Horse featuring Star York sculpture, Al Glann sculpture, and Gregg Albracht photography

Cloud 9 Fine Art Gallery in conjunction with Stonehouse of Tubac has designed and are selling 2014 art calendars. They are available at TCA, Cloud 9 Fine Art Gallery on 4 Tubac Rd., and Stonehouse of Tubac on 19 Tubac Rd.

John Schooley of Cloud 9 Fine Art Gallery is currently teaching watercolor classes. Anyone is interested in classes, please contact John at 740-406-8298.

Want to know the latest about what’s happening in the publishing world and how it will affect writers? Literary agent Claire Gerus, a successful literary agent and formerNewYork/Torontoeditor,isofferingtwodaysofpublishing“goldstandard”information in partnership with Tubac Center of the Arts. Claire’s professional information can be found on her web page at cgerus@comcast.net• DayOnewillcenteronwhat’schanginginpublishingandthenewworldof electronic publishing, the role of the editor and how to go about getting your book in print. Day Two will be an opportunity to bring samples of your work and focus on the editing process.• Pleasenote:PotentialDates:MondayandTuesdayafternoonsfrom1-4pm, March 24 & 25and/orApril 7 & 8, depending upon interest.• CALLTCAat520-398-2371toletusknowthedays/datesthatworkforyou. You can register for one or both days. Cost per day: $150.• Registrationdeadline:Monday,March10,2014.

Save The DateSaturday, March 1st for the 4th Annual “Viva la Moda” Fashion ShowThis year’s event will be at La Entrada beginning at 4pm. The theme is “The Art of Fashion: Fashion Comes Full Cirque”. This event will feature fashion from area stores with local models showing off clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and more! The pre-show opening will feature Zuzi Dancers, hula hoopers and aerialists. Some of your favorite local firefighters that were a big hit in last year’s show will also make an appearance. This event benefits the Tubac Center of the Arts. You don’t want to miss it!

Art of Fashion Lecture: Plan to also attend this special presentation at Tubac Center of the Arts Saturday, February 15 from 4-6 pm. It will explore the historical connection between Fine Art & Fashion Design. It will also view the relationship between fashion & artistic movements such as Surrealism, Pop Art and Art Nouveau. All ticket holders to the fashion show have free admission to this lecture which includes wine & hors d’oeuvres. Bring a guest for a $5 donation. Mark your calendars!

CALLING ALL WRITERS!

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Mike Jacoby

Vice President: Kim RosemanSecretary: Dennis Eshleman

Treasurer: Tom PotterDirectors: Carole Benequista

Dave Bouchein • Meg FlandersNanette Miranda • Nancy Peyton

Kim Roseman • Jean Smith • Colin SteffenDonna Thoreson • Diana Warren

Editor-in-Chief: Myrna Yorkmyrna@myrnayork.com

COPYRIGHT © 2014 WEST PRESS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.