Tubac, AZ is where art and history meet
Tubac, Arizona has a very unique cultural, artistic and entertainment life.
Today, Tubac, Az. is more of an artists' colony with more than 100 studios and galleries that display jewelry, ceramics, woodcarvings, painting and other products produced mostly in the area. The arts movement in Tubac began in 1948 when an art school opened and began the tranformation of its present day Tubac artist culture.
 Tubac's history dates back to 1751 when the Spanish established the Tubac Presidio to protect their missions and settlers from the Indians. In 1789, Arizona's first school was opened in Tubac. The United States took over Tubac after the 1854 Gadsden Purchase, but Tubac was nothing more than crumbling adobe riuns.
On March 3, 1859, the town came back to life when mining was started and the "Weekly Arizonan," Arizona's first newspaper, was published. But during the Civil War, the troops guarding the town were sent to fight and, once again, the Apache Indians raided and the town evacuated. Tubac regrew after that, but not until the mid-1950's when it slowly started to come to life with its new, artistic, identity.
The 2000 U.S. Population Census pegs Tubac with 949 residents living with a total area of 21.2 km (8.2 miles), situated in northwest Santa Cruz county, along the U.S.-Mexico International border by the Santa Cruz River.
The name Tubac is a Spanish corruption of the O'odham Indian phrase "s-cuk ba'a" or possibly "cu wa." The phrase means "black water" or "low place," respecitvely.
Tubac, AZ is 45 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Take 1-19 exit 34
For more information about Tubac, visit the Tubac Chamber of Commerce web site at http://www.tubacaz.com or call (520) 398-2704.
Sources: wikipedia Tubac; Arizona Traveler's Handbook.
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Print Journalism Celebrated Since 1859 at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
The event honors Arizona's 150-year-old newspaper, The Arizonian, which is still being printed on the original hand press at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. There will also be speakers including Sami Hall from Library and Archives and Hollis Cook, former manager, at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Read more about the Arizonian newspaper celebration.
Tubac Events and Activities
January 15, 2009: TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS! Arizona’s longest running art festival is the Tubac Festival of the Arts, held on February 4-8, 2009, 10am-5pm daily. The Tubac Festival of Arts and Crafts is a weeklong event held in Janurary or February. The popular event showcases residents and visiting artists , exhibitions, food and entertainment. The 50th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts is a juried show that features 170 visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country. Artist booths line the village streets, mixed among the 100 year-round shops, fine art galleries and working artists’ studios. There are horse-drawn trolleys, roaming entertainment and a food court. The 2009 Tubac Festival of the Arts is sponsored by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce with the support from Commerce Bank of Arizona. Call 398-3153.
April 4, 2009: TUBAC: 7th Annual Taste of Tubac - Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, tasting of wines and savory cuisine from local restaurants, benefits local charities, 5-8 pm, 520-398-2704.
October 1, 2008: TUBAC FESTIVAL POSTER COMPETITION. Call for Artists: Contact the Chamber to request an application. Call 398-3153.
September 1, 2008: SPECIAL EVENTS 2008-2009 Annual events in Tubac, AZ celebrating art and history.
www.tubacaz.com for an updated calendar of Tubac Az events, acitivities and attractions.
Tubac, Arizona Restaurants
Dining out while visiting or living in Tubac offers several choices without driving too far. Find restaurants in Tubac.
Tubac Center of the Arts
A variety of work displayed by local Tubac artists. Located on Plaza Road, near the entrance of Tubac. Read more...
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Anza Days Cultural Celebration in Tubac, AZ
A living history presentation on Anza's life will be on the main stage Saturday. On Sunday, Anza, portrayed by Don Garate of Tumacacori National Historical Park, and his troops will attend mass at Tumacacori mission and then will ride up the Anza Trail from Tumacacori Mission and arrive in Tubac about noon. He will give a presentation to the awaiting crowd on the journey that he, his troops and courageous settlers will begin to establish the Presidio at San Francisco in October 1775. Continue reading...
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