Stretch your concept of time! Created by amazing local artists, TAG’s
Past, Present, and Future Exhibition explores images depicting the human experience over millennia, from ancient carvings to contemporary portrayals to futuristic concepts. From depictions of personal moments to local landmarks to global spectacles, this exhibition showcases its creators’ “timely” imaginations.
Time: the indefinite continued progress of existence.
The inspiration for TAG’s Past, Present, and Future exhibition sprang from the desire to explore the concept of time from various perspectives. The artworks feature natural wonders that took eons to develop, as well as contemporary snapshots and visions of what might lie ahead. Local artists created their works from acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media, bronze, charcoal, ink, and colored pencil to portray memories, hopes, dreams, and the natural world. Some of the art shows the city of Tempe in the past, present, and perhaps the future!
The exhibition is open from Tuesday, March 6 through Saturday, April26, 2025. (Note: the exhibition has been extended from it’s original end date in March)
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Artists on display: Ann Clarke, Barbara Wood, Becky Spradling, Debbie Ericksen, Doralee Ewing, Marie Provine, Gabrielle Theilmann, Gail Boyd, Gloria Doroh Aksentowitz, Ira DellaMonica,Jeanette Lee, Jessica Lacy, John Mainieri, Laina Ferris, Laurelie Brawley, RB Anderson, Rosemarie Orlick, Sandi Lunsford, Sunni Kuraoka, Susan Norton-Scott, Teena Prentice, Tom Minor.
Don’t miss this special related event: Art and Music Through a Humanities Lens
Saturday, March 29 at 3:00PM
Indulge in an unforgettable afternoon exploring visual and musical arts! The Central Arizona Flute Ensemble (CAFE Flutes) will provide live music related to four works of fine art on display in thePast, Present, and Future exhibition.
Experience the juxtaposition of paintings with live music. The program, facilitated by leading humanities professors, will build meaning and create dialogue about how artists and composers express their ideas and how audiences process them.This interdisciplinary event invites artist and audience participation!
The featured TAG artists are Becky Spradling, Gail Boyd, Tom Minor, and Sunni Kuraoka.
Dr. Janice Jarrett (ethnomusicologist) and Dr. Julie Codell (art historian) will lead the discussion to build meaning, create dialogue, and offer historical perspectives. This presentation is funded by a grant from AZ Humanities.
Admission to the museum is free. Donations are accepted and help support the museum’s mission and programs including a variety of presentations, festivals, tours, performances and events offered by the museum that are free and open to the public. Donations can be made using cash, card or check, in person or by phone, (480) 350-5100.
