Tucson Art Walk (The Gallery at 6th & 6th)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

10 Central Tucson galleries kick off the 2006-2007 contemporary art season in the 7^th Annual Big Picture celebration Saturday, October 7.  Each gallery will be open for public viewing during the daytime and hosting special artists’ receptions in the evening.  The Art Shuttle Bus  will be running from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM connecting the galleries which are located in the Greater Downtown/University area, first stop near  the corner of 6^th Street and 6^th Avenue, from where 5 galleries can be reached by foot.

The Big Picture is first in a series of 3 annual events sponsored by the Central Tucson Gallery Association throughout the season, followed by Art Safari in February and the Summer Art Cruise in June.  A wide-ranging array of original art will be presented, from fine paintings and sculpture, to prints, photographs, clay, fiber, glass and unique objects d’art.  Many of Tucson’s top contemporary artists will be present.  This a family-friendly event and all activities are free including Art Bus transportation.  Refreshments will be served at the evening receptions.  Maps and schedules of gallery hours and locations and exhibits will be available at the participating galleries and the offices of the Tucson/Pima Arts Council at 10 E. Broadway Blvd.

EVENT:  The Big Picture 2006

DATE:     Saturday, October 7, 2006

HOURS:   Approximate depending on individual galleries, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (day) and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (night)

LOCATIONS:  The Gallery at 6^th & 6^th, 439 N 6^th Avenue, 903-0650

                      Platform Gallery, 439 N. 6^th Avenue, 882-3886

                      Dinnerware Gallery, 101 W. 6^th Street, 792-4503

                      Conrad Wilde Gallery, 210 N. 4^th Avenue, 820-6410

                      Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E 6^th Street, 629-9759

                      Joseph Gross Gallery, U of A Campus, 626-4215

                      Gallery Centella, 340 S. Convent Avenue, 798-3400

                      Philabaum Glass Gallery, 711 S. 6^th Avenue, 884-7404

                      Raices Taller 222 Gallery, 222 E. 6^th Street, 811-5335

                      The Drawing Studio Gallery, 214 N. 4^th Avenue, 620-0947

CONTACT:  629-9759 World Headquarters of the Central Tucson Gallery Association (C.T.G.A.)