“Art for Archaeology”

Acoma polychrome pottery jar by Doris Patricio, 17″ diameter by 14 1/2″ tall, to be included in Old Pueblo’s January 21 auction

****TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE****  On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center will present the “Art for Archaeology” benefit auction of Southwestern arts and crafts at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $75 each or 2 for $125 if reservations are made by 3 pm, January 11, or $80 each at the door. The mission of Tucson’s nonprofit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s is to educate children and adults to understand and appreciate archaeology and other cultures, to foster the preservation of archaeological and historical sites, and to develop a lifelong concern for the importance of nonrenewable resources and traditional cultures. This gala event features opportunities indulge in delicious hors d’oeuvres and bid on beautiful southwestern ethnic arts, crafts, and western U.S.-themed art donated by famous artists, to raise funds to support Old Pueblo’s education programs. There will be over 100 auction items available for bidding, including the above-noted Acoma polychrome potter jar by Doris Patricio. To get your tickets before the event sells out contact Old Pueblo Archaeology Center at 520-798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org. If there is room for more guests on the night of the event, tickets will be available at the door.
Click on the links below for details!

Art for Archaeology – information

Art for Archaeology – sponsorship

Old Pueblo offers our sincere thanks to our Southwestern Art Sponsor the Vista del Rio Residents’ Association and to our Archaeological Outreach Sponsor SinfoniaRx for their generous support of “Art for Archaeology”!