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Oro Valley Public Art Tours

Enjoy a Complimentary Tour of the Art of Oro Valley!
Beginning February 2
  • Enjoy a free tour of Oro Valley’s art pieces!
  • What to expect on the tour
    • Tours are two hours long, and begin and end at the Oro Valley Marketplace, at Charred Pie on Wednesdays and Hoppy Vine on Sundays.
    • Participants will be accompanied by a trained tour guide and will visit more than 20 locations around Oro Valley to see dozens of pieces of public art.
    • The tour includes a restroom break and a 20-minute stop at the Oro Valley Hospital to explore impressive collections of art, both indoors and outdoors.
    • The Town of Oro Valley has engaged the services of Arizona Winery Tours to serve as the tour operators.
  • Registration
    • Tours will generally be conducted in Arizona Winery’s 14-passenger buses.
  • Book your tour here>>
    • Arrangements have been made to accommodate guests of all abilities, upon request.
    • Please call the Community and Economic Development staff at 520-229-4800 to book your tour, and to let them know what ADA accommodations you may require.
  • Tour Dates
  • Tours occur on select Wednesdays and Sundays.
  • WEDNESDAY Tours (Charred Pie)
    10 a.m. – Noon

    • February: 5, 12, 19, 26
    • March: 5, 12, 19, 26
    • April: 2, 9, 16
  • SUNDAY Tours (Hoppy Vine)
    2 – 4 p.m.

    • February: 2, 9, 16, 23
    • March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    • April: 6, 13
  • Come explore and learn about Oro Valley art!

Highlighted Photo:
“Welcome to Oro Valley Mural” at the Oro Valley Marketplace (photo credit: David Seeber)

Family Ride by Angela Mia De La Vega

“Family Ride” by Angela Mia De La Vega at Steam Pump Village

“Covey of Quail” at the southern entrance to Naranja Park (Youth Art Project)

“Covey of Quail” at the southern entrance to Naranja Park (Youth Art Project)

The Learning Tree by Joe A Tyler

“The Learning Tree” by Joe A Tyler at the Oro Valley Public Library

The Oro Valley Public Art Tours begin in Oro Valley Marketplace and will be held through April.
The History of Public Art in Oro Valley
Did you know the Town of Oro Valley has more than 220 pieces of public art? Oro Valley’s Public Art collection is expansive, and the Public Art Tours offer just a snapshot. That expansive collection is a result of the Town’s 1% for Public Arts Program, which was established in 1997. The program requires that commercial developers set aside one percent of a project’s total budget for the creation of public art. By passing the public art mandate, Oro Valley signaled an ongoing commitment to create beautiful surroundings that enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the town. Developers and businesses are key to the 1% Public Art program, and this collection continues to grow over the years.
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