Art in the Gardens 2026
Meet the Musicians
Gat Moony
Singer songwriter guitarist solo act. I’m the lead singer of the local band Taco Sauce but this is my solo indie folk/pop act.
Steve Kozachik
@musicwithsteve
Tucson Ukelele Uprising
https://tucsonukulele.com/aboutus/
“Tucson Ukulele Uprising (TUKU), originally founded in 2011 as Tucson Ukulele Meetup (TUM), is a member-run, not-for-profit community music club whose goal is to bring together interested adults for playing ukulele and singing for personal enjoyment. All ukuleles are welcome: soprano, concert, tenor, baritone, guitarlele, and banjolele. Bass instruments, such as the U-Bass, double-bass, cello, and bass guitar will also be considered. We share our ukulele knowledge and have fun playing and singing all kinds of music — pop, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, gospel, rock, soul, and more. Ukulele beginners are welcome!”
Marta Strambi-Kramer
About
I have been a meditation, mindfulness and Buddhist teacher for the last 16-40 years. In the last 5years I have incorporated Acrylic painting into my repertoire and employ the spiritual teachings into my paintings. I include Japanese wood block technique and Chinese scroll painting with the emphasis on beauty, nature, and peace.
Artwork on Display
Bright, vibrant colors are interspaced among a lovely Autumn leaf. Nature, mountains, water, and stones designed to take one on an amazing journey into a forest, sky in the Fall. Persimmons, scroll, gold background, a green vine draped across a Chinese inspired still life. Blue and white vase with cyclamen flowers on a carpet with depth of perspective and stripes from front to back.
Hat Trick
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Jaime Quintero
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Kathryn Lieppman
Map Location
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About
I draw abstract, doodle-style art largely inspired by my interest in science, and my experience with chronic illness and disability.
What’s on display?
Prints, notecards, bookmarks and originals drawings will be available, as well as a few coloring books.
Ocotillo Rain
About
Rheanna Maziarz is an artist working between monochrome painting and fiber craft. Her black and white acrylic paintings explore perspective, memory, and the quiet emotional weight carried in ordinary moments. Through her handmade hats and variety of textile crochet items with HatsnRibbons, she continues this exploration through objects meant to be worn and lived with, reflecting a parallel interest in slow, tactile creation and human connection.
Artwork on Display
The works on display bring together two parts of my practice: observational painting and handmade fiber craft. The paintings focus on quiet outdoor scenes, exploring light, atmosphere, and the emotional presence of everyday places. Alongside them, crocheted bandanas, hats, and a bag highlight an interest in slow, tactile making and objects designed to be worn and lived with.
Lizzie Oakwood
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Can’t Make the Event? Support Our Online Raffle!
Enter to Win This Garden Treasure Basket
PALO VERDE NEIGHBORHOOD – ART IN THE GARDEN IS OUR BIG FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!!!
Enter to win our Tucson Botanical Gardens Gift Basket including 3 pieces of artwork with our ONLINE RAFFLE TICKETS! This combination basket is valued over $600!!!
Tucson Botanical Garden donated a beautiful gift basket including a Family Membership, T-shirt, and other wonderful items. We are adding 3 pieces of work from our wonderful local PVN artists, Barry Dodge (print on aluminum), Peggy Marlatt (framed pastel) and Ruth Reiman (pottery)!!!
Just in case you can’t make it to the event, you can participate with this ONLINE RAFFLE. As in prior year, our IN PERSON ART RAFFLE, featuring works by our participating artists, will be taking place at the Catalina High School Student Parking lot on April 4th, day of the event.
Drawings for both raffles will be on Saturday, April 4th
TICKET PRICES
Single Ticket: $5
Five Tickets: $20 (1 Free)
25 Tickets: $100 (5 Free)
