Art in the Park

A Celebration of Art

The striking façade, moody interior, and sinuous lines of Tumacácori's mission ruins have been the subjects of artistic representation for over 100 years. The first sketch on record came from the journal of a '49er on his way to California. The park landscape, which includes not only the mission structures but the Santa Cruz River corridor, welcomes diverse interpretations of natural and cultural heritage.

Call for Entries

Tumacácori will host an online exhibit of original artwork. Selections will be made by a panel of judges including Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, and Tumacácori staff.
Subjects may include anything related to Tumacácori National Historical Park and its wide range of cultural and natural features.

How Does an Online Exhibit Work?

Selected art will be displayed on the park's website and finalists will be featured on the park's social media platforms during the runup to Tumacácori's birthday, September 15th.

Check out the Art in the Park 2018 Exhibition
Check out the Art in the Park 2019 Exhibition

What types of art will be accepted?

All media is welcome. Because this is an online exhibit, submissions should be high-quality digital images, audio files, or video files. Digital images may be of photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, or other 3-dimensional work.

Can kids participate?

Absolutely! Please indicate in your submission if this category applies to you.

What are the benefits to the artist? What do I win?

• Exposure to a national park audience.
• The piece chosen as "Pass Perfect" will be displayed on the Tumacácori National Historical Park annual pass for the coming year.

How To Submit (Not currently accepting new submissions)

Send an email to NPS_TUMA_Information@nps.gov with the subject line:
"Art in the Park Submission - [Last Name]"

Attach a high quality digital image, audio, or video file of your art. (Remember, this is a digital exhibition!)

Include:

• Your name
• Your phone number
• Title of your piece
• Media used (e.g. acrylic on canvas)
• A few sentences of narrative you'd like to accompany your piece.
• Is the artist under 18 years old?