Tucson Gem Shows Calendar for February 2009
This calendar of events for the 2009 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Shows throughout the Tucson Downtown area features some of the top shows for the event. All events are held in Tucson.
Dates for the February 2009 Gem show events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Tucson Gem show event are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com and www.tucsonshowguide.com.
February, 2009 Tucson Gem Show Events
 February 1-6: To Bead True-Blueheld at the Tucson Doubletree Reid Park. This is a juried bead show with 500 exhibitors, the finest artists, artisans and merchants, artistic suppliers, direct importers, textile arts, jewelry design, lapidary, handmade artistic glass, fused glass, clay arts, metal smith, antiquities, enameling techniques, collectibles, wearable art, interior décor and art jewelry, 530-274-4444 or www.tobeadtrueblue.com
February 1-14: Fine Minerals International Gem & Mineral Forum – offering the finest minerals and gems from all over the globe, including new material from China, Russia and Brazil, 917-295-7141
February 2-9: Tucson Bead Renaissance Show – between Holiday Inn and Gem Mall, retail & wholesale, vintage-contemporary, gemstone beads, buttons, designer beads and jewelry, bead books, tools and supplies, bead and wire wrap classes offered, 505-894-1293 or www.beadshow.com
February 3-6: Create Your Style with Swarovski – Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa, a hands-on, creative forum for retailers, designers and the do-it-yourself jewelry, accessories and clothing artist, 401-463-4787 or www.create-your-style.com or www.tucsonshowguide.com
February 3-8: 31st Annual Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association – Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa, gemstones, diamonds, pearls, finished jewelry, designer jewelry section, 520-792-9431 or www.glda.com or www.tucsonshowguide.com
February 4-8: Crystal Myths Inc. Best Bead Show - Kino Veterans' Memorial Community Center, beads made of glass, porcelain, brass, silver, findings, tools and stringing supplies, 505-883-9295 or www.crystalmyths.com
February 4-9: American Gem Trade Association – Tucson Convention Center, primarily high-end loose colored gemstones and pearls, with some finished jewelry, designer jewelry section, MJSA jewelry suppliers, gem instruments, 800-972-1162 or www.agta.org or www.tucsonshowguide.com
February 4-9: The Whole Bead Show - The Windmill Inn, features beads of precious/semi-precious gems, silver/gold, vintage/contemporary glass and crystal, handmade/hand blown, natural/plastic; buttons; findings; charms; pendants; pre-made jewelry, 10 am – 6 pm, until 9 pm on Friday, 530-265-2544 or www.wholebead.com
February 5, Gallery 801 and the Tucson Revivalist Artists Collective welcomes glass bead artists to join our reception and fundraiser for Beads of Courage. Featuring the glass bead art of Margaret Zinser www.mzglass.com. Glass blowing and bead making demonstrations. Art Silent Auction. More information on Beads of Courage, www.beadsofcourage.net. Gallery 801, 801 North Main (corners of Main and University), from 5 pm- 10 pm. www.artinarizona.com, phone -520-370-1610, email info@Muttbutt.com
February 6-8: Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show – wholesale and retail exhibitors at one of 200 indoor booths, gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, findings, equipment, 10 am – 6 pm, www.tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com
February 6-9: Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show – Westward Look Resort, fine mineral specimens and meteorites from top dealers all over the world, special lobby display on Saturday and Sunday evening program, 509-458-2331 or www.westwardminerals.com or www.tucsonshowguide.com
February 6-9: Rio Grande Catalog in Motion – Hilton Tucson East, gem- and jewelry-related tools, products, services, demonstrations, 800-396-9896 or www.cataloginmotion.com or www.tucsonshowguide.com
February 7 Opening Reception - Tucson Revivalist Artist Collective Music by the Rosano Bros. Artist Lectures, Glass Blowing demonstrations, Glass bead making demonstrations. 12-5 pm. Featuring Artists: Carolyn Anne Anderson (www.muttbutt.com), Bryan Crow (www.bryancrowartist.com), Steven Derks (www.stevenderks.com) Karen A Dombrowski- Sobel (www.kadsphoto.com), Beth Jonquil (www.bethjonquil.com), Dana Smith (www.danasmithgallery.com), Rebecca Thompson (www.rebeccathompsonsculpture.com), Ann Tracy-Lopez ( www.anntracylopez.com), Margaret Zinser (www.mzglass.com). For more info: www.artinarizona.com, phone -520-370-1610, email info@Muttbutt.coms
February 7: Art Safari – Central Tucson Gallery Association, walking tour of central Tucson warehouse and storefront galleries, featuring exhibit openings and artist receptions, presented by Central Tucson Gallery Association, 520-629-9759 or www.ctgatucson.org/galleries.html
February 12-15: 55th Annual Gem & Mineral Show – Mineral Oddities. - Convention Center, exhibits of mineral specimens from the world's finest museums & private collections, world's largest show featuring mineral, gem, jewelry, lapidary & book dealers, $7, under 14 free with adult, Thu-Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 520-322-5773 or www.tgms.org or www.tucsonshowguide.com
Feb. 12-15: Arts and Crafts Show at La Pilita Museum Features Local Artists An inaugural arts and crafts show at the La Pilita Museum February 12-15 will feature established and respected local artists who were inspired by the world-famous Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. “The time is right to have a showcase for local artists who are inspired by and work with materials found at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows,” said Lisa Marie Morrison. “Our intent is to highlight the quality, diversity and abundance of art available in Tucson, and couldn’t imagine a more appropriate venue to do so than at the historic La Pilita Museum.” Admission to the show is free and it is open for both retail and wholesale sales to the general public. It will take place in the beautiful, intimate outdoor courtyard setting at the historic La Pilita Museum, at 420 S. Main St., between Cushing St. and Simpson St., one block south of the Tucson Community Center. The La Pilita Museum is dedicated to the preservation of early Tucson history. Ten percent of the proceeds from sales at the show will help the La Pilita Museum continue and expand their mission of neighborhood and community outreach and education. For more information, contact Lisa Marie Morrison (520) 906-8560 or Carol Cribbet-Bell, Executive Director La Pilita Museum (520) 882-7454. Thursday through Sunday, February 12, 13, 14, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Sunday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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