On October 4th, the vibrant heart of Tucson’s arts scene will come alive with A Gorgeous Excitement, a landmark group exhibition featuring 27 of Southern Arizona’s most accomplished and inspiring visual artists. Curated by regional arts advocate Paul Gold, the exhibition serves as a powerful tribute to Tucson’s artistic community at a time when national arts funding faces uncertainty.
“This exhibit is a love letter to Tucson’s artists and art lovers. In challenging times, it’s crucial to spotlight the talent and resilience of our creative community.”
—Paul Gold
The title, A Gorgeous Excitement, reflects the energy, depth, and diversity of Tucson’s art scene, the spirit of this eclectic, electrifying collection of contemporary works.
EVENT DETAILS
• A Gorgeous Excitement — A group exhibition curated by Paul Gold
• Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 4–8 PM
• Gallery Hours: Saturdays, October 11, 18 & 25 | 12–4 PM
– Shirley Wagner artist talk Saturday, October 11, 2:30 PM
– Mark Rossi artist talk Saturday, October 18, 2:30 PM
• Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center, 101 W. 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
A Gorgeous Excitement Artists:
Tamara Scott Anderson
David Andres
Jackson Boelts
Willie Bonner
Curt Brill
Andy Burgess
Michael Cajero
Craig Cully
Rick DeMont
Steven Derks
Nick Georgiou
Curt Hoard
Albert Kogel
Phil Lichtenhan
Sadie Linn
Joy Fox McGrew
Judy Miller
Catherine Nash
Gail Orlen
Mark Rossi
Chris Rush
Carrie Seid
Shirley Wagner
Jim Waid
George Welch
Don West
Will Whitehouse
