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Tubac Festival of the Arts - A Look Back

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The year was 1959; a good year by any measure; a year of U.S. expansion,new products and new entertainment. Some of the highlights include:

Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union becoming the 49th and 50th states. Con-sumers were introduced to Spandex, Barbie and the Xerox® copier. The viewingpublic got its first glimpse of a new television show Rawhide, featuring a 28-yearold San Francisco-born actor named Clint Eastwood. Movie goers were captivatedby a new suspense movie about an innocent man mistaken for a notorious spy inthe premier of Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, with Cary Grant, Eva MarieSaint, and James Mason. Young lovers listened to two new single hits from PaulAnka: Just a Lonely Boy and Put Your Head on My Shoulder. In Southern Arizona,there was the beginning of more.

In 1959, the little art community of Tubac, Arizona hosted its first Annual TubacFestival of the Arts. It started as a small festival of local artists with only a few visitingartists, and was held in what is now known as “Old Town Tubac.” Over time, theTubac Festival of the Arts would eventually grow in size and popularity to becomethe longest running arts and craft festival in Southern Arizona attracting tens ofthousands of visitors during the 5-day event.

On February 9-13, 2011, Tubac will host the 52nd Annual Tubac Festival ofthe Arts featuring 200 artists, craft persons and musicians from across the U.S. andCanada.

Over the fifty-plus years, only two local organizations, individually or in part-nership, have had primary responsibility for the festival. These are the Tubac Cham-ber of Commerce, formerly called the Tubac Village Council, and the Santa CruzValley Art Association, more commonly known as the Tubac Center of the Arts.Collectively, their interests in a festival were to promote the area’s “art” and “com-merce.”

The first festival (1959) was organized by the Chamber; the 2nd through 18thfestivals (1960-1977) by the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association (SCVAA); then the19th festival (1978) in partnership. It’s not clear what year the Chamber assumedsole responsibility, but records show the Chamber has been doing so since the 24thannual festival (1983 - today).

In the 18th Annual Festival Guide, SCVAA President Donna McCollough wrote:

“To encourage and promote friendship and good fellowship among thoseengaged in the arts; and, by exhibitions and other means, stimulate an

1e winner of the 2011 Festival Poster Competition was Roberta Rogers.

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Constructed in 1857, the territorial style casita on the northwest corner of theformer Tubac Plaza, was originally home to the town’s first postmaster, Pedro

Herrera. A thriving community, roughly a thousand souls lived in the Valley of theSanta Cruz River around Tubac, then still part of the Territory of New Mexico. Almostunimaginably rich with wild game, the fertile flood plains of the valley were ideal forfarming and ranching enterprises, while the village itself served as headquarters of theHeintzelman Mining Co., which operated highly profitable gold and silver mines inthe nearby Santa Rita Mountains. As Col. Charles Poston, a resident of Tubac whowas the company’s Sonoran Commandant and Managing Agent, and would becomeknown as the “father of Arizona,” wrote:

“1e table at Tubac was generously supplied with the best the market a0orded, besides veni-son, antelope, turkey, bear, quail, wild duck, and other game; and we obtained throughGuaymas a reasonable supply of French wines for Sunday dinners and the celebration offeast days. It is astonishing how rapidly the development of mines increases commerce.”

But all of this prosperity would be short lived. The great Apache Chief Cochise,had made peace with the Americans some years earlier, but in an infamous incidentthat would lead to 14-years of the bloodiest vengeance, he and three other chiefs werelured into a U.S. Army camp under a white flag and summarily arrested for a crimethey did not commit. Cochise managed to escape, but the others were hanged.

The Apaches instituted a war of extermination against the whites and began raid-ing the Santa Rita mines, as well as ranches and farms along the river. Many of thesettlers abandoned their properties and moved to Tubac for protection. But in June of1861, Cochise’s band laid siege to the village itself, driving out all the residents, whofled to Tucson, including the postmaster Pedro Herrera.

“I’ve always liked the idea of living in a house that was attacked by Apaches,” sayscurrent owner, novelist Jim Fergus. Fergus purchased the Herrera casita and the half-

acre upon which it sits in 1999. He has since done extensive remodeling and updating ofthe house, while careful to leave its historical integrity intact, including the original stone-lined fireplace.

A beautiful, terraced property with old growth shade trees, this is a less desertlandscape than it is a riparian one. Fergus also planted 17 fruit trees and built a spectacular9,000 gallon koi pond. He uses the Herrera casita now as a guest house, and on anotheradobe structure on the property, built an addition in which he lives—constructed entirelywith antique interior doors, 200-300 year old mesquite beams salvaged out of Mexico,and antique and vintage hardware, cabinetry, and furniture.

“The greatest compliment to me,” Jim Fergus says, “is when people come into mynew addition, look around, and say: ‘I just love these really old houses!’

“I believe that we have a responsibility to the past and to the people who firstsettled here,” he continues. “Historical preservation and attention to building in the cor-rect character and spirit of the region, and of the community, is a way of honoring thosewho came before us.”

By Jim Fergus

For more information on this property currently for sale, call Carey Daniel or Gary Brasher at Brasher Real Estate (520) 398-2506.

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REAL ESTATE CORNER

A New Year! Let’s Climb The Ladder!

After a volatile 2010 in the real estate market, the forecast for 2011 is cautiously optimistic. According to the National Association of Realtors

“the broad trend over the past /ve months indicates a gradual recovery into 2011.”In Arizona, according to the Arizona Association of Realtors, “both residential andcommercial recoveries are projected for 2011.”

Good news although “cautiously optimistic” is probably an excellent descriptionof how we should view today’s real estate market. So let’s hope we may begin a re-newal of faith in real estate as a solid investment. There is no question that qualifiedbuyers are in a position to take advantage of tremendous values. Interest rates are atan all-time low and the volume of inventory makes this the time to buy!

In the recent climate of unrest in the real estate market we have all experiencedthe constant negativity being bandied about. Whether in main stream media, socialnetworks, television and radio “talking heads” or even your local mailbox, we areconstantly barraged with bad news and the forecast of doom and gloom.

Does it not seem that negativity breeds negativity? Is the glass half full or halfempty? I believe there is a difference between a realistic outlook and promoting pes-simism and fear in the buying and selling public. A wise man once said to me “Whenthe going gets tough, ones character will be revealed”. In difficult economic times Ibelieve that to be truer than ever.

Brasher Real Estate prides itself on our integrity and work ethic. When you de-cide to make a real estate decision as a buyer, seller or investor, please consider whowill represent you.

Brasher Real Estate, Inc. has been active in Southern AZ since 1991 and is a fullservice real estate brokerage. We specialize in residential sales, land, ranches, commer-cial, industrial/warehouses and development. If one of our agents does not have an an-swer to your question, we have someone in-house who does . . . or we know where tofind the answer! With our depth of experience in this area, one of our sales team willtake care of your real estate needs! Please think of us when you make one of your majorlife decisions involving real estate.

Another wise man, friend and Southern Arizona neighbor said “When you are atthe base of the ladder, some shake the ladder, and some climb.” We are the climbers!

By Jacque BrasherBroker at Brasher Real Estate

If you like “comfort food” this is the place for you! Maria’s Grill has arrived in Tubacand fulfills a niche that has, so far, not been available to us.

Located in the Plaza de Anza, Mary Jo and her staff provide 4 homemade soups daily,meat loaf with mashed potatoes, pot roast and fish and chips are just a few of the dailystaples. The women love the chopped chicken salad. New additions on the menu includea New York strip steak, a rib eye, artichoke chicken, and a few other tasty items. In addition,local Mexican specialties are always on the menu along with daily specials. Also, prime ribis now a featured menu item on Friday nights.

Everything is made on the premises and the wonderful aroma will hit you when youwalk in the door!

Portions are ample so be prepared to take a box of leftovers home with you! Believeme, it is just as good warmed up at home! Beer and wine are also available. Sit on thepatio amidst the flowers and décor in the glorious weather to have your lunch or dinner ortake-out. Weekends have been an especially active time at Maria’s Grill, so be sure to getthere early and get a table.

This new venue has quickly become a favorite for the locals that choose to “pick upand take home” a home cooked meal!

This is a tremendous addition to the Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley and gives us allone more option to a great dining experience! Check it out!

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UPCOMING LECTURE DATES AND TOPICS AT THE TUBAC MARKET:

February 17 Cheese making with Gisella HohendorfMarch 3 Tubac Fitness Center: The Importance of FitnessMarch 17 “Intuitive Seasoning” Freeing your mind through

food with Rebecca Lourdes O’Day

For more information on the lecture series or Event Catering call the Tubac Market at 520-398-1010.

interchange of ideas and encourage interest in the field of fine arts and crafts inthe Santa Cruz Valley.”

With this purpose in mind, the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association wholeheartedlysupports the annual Tubac Festival of the Arts.

The Festivals are a cooperative effort of, not only the Tubac community, but of manydedicated members of the SCVAA from Green Valley, Nogales, Tucson, and pointsnorth, south, east and west. It’s due to the willingness of artists, art lovers and justplain nice people to burn the midnight oil, eat on the run, and risk varicose veins,that we are now able to proudly announce the 18th Festival.” i

The following year, Elizabeth Brownell, SCVAA President and local historian, wrote in the 19th Annual Festival Guide:

The first Tubac Festival was held in Sid Cedargreen’s studio (now the Valley National Bank Building) organized by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce underits artist president El Meyer. The latter, along with Harwood Steiger, Jean andMortimer Wilson, Lou Smith and other art pioneers organized the Santa CruzValley Art Association in1963, and since then it has been largely responsible forthis ever-growing, ever-more-widely known —- Tubac Festival. This year we arejoined by the Tubac Village Council in introducing you to the art exhibits, villagegalleries and studios, and the historical features of Tubac.

The Art Association is proud of its Juried Show in the Tubac Center of the Arts,its Members’ Show in St. Ann’s Community Hall, and the Children’s Show inthe Old School house near the Presidio Museum. Come and vote for your favorite work – and the recipient of the now famed Master’s Meed.

New galleries have opened this year, and your old friends throughout the villagewill demonstrate that Tubac is still growing in stature as an art center, while retaining its charm as one of Arizona’s most noteworthy historic areas.ii

For the first few decades, art submissions were selected and displayed in various exhibits and venues throughout the Village of Tubac. There were SCVAA member shows(juried and open), a children’s show, and visiting artists. Visiting artists displayed theirwork from booths located throughout the Village. Members’ shows (juried and open)and children’s shows were held at various locations, usually at St. Ann’s Church, TubacSchoolhouse at the Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts.

Local students participated in the festival. Each year, District 35 students were invitedto participate in the festival “as a project for the community and as a means of educatingarea students in art appreciation. Children’s work, like the work of adults in the juriedand members’ shows, [were] for sale. The students [received] 75% of the earnings and25% [went] to the library at his or her school.” In 1977, 365 young artists exhibited theirwork at the festival. iii

Starting in 1971, awards were given by the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association. TheMaster’s Meed award was the festival award, with the winner announced at the close ofthe festival. Visitors at the festival voted for their favorite work and the work receivingthe largest number of votes was awarded the coveted Master’s Meed award.

Festivals were dedicated to local legends and heroes. Annual festivals were dedicatedto Marjorie Nichols (1980), Mortimer Wilson (1983), Earl Dravis (1984), Maxine Guy(1985), and Marsha Palmer (1986). In 1991, Alphonso Flores, local sculptor, was designated the festival’s “featured artist.”

In 1984, the tradition of festival posters began with the first festival poster

competition. “The winning poster [was] by Gary King of Origin’s Press in Tubac. The original lithograph [was] framed and raffled off on February 19th. The Poster Contest– sponsored by the Tubac Village Council – was the first. $200 was awarded to the winner.There were 22 really fine entries including 9 from the children of Tubac school.” iiii

This year’s winning entry, selected as the 2011 Tubac Festival of the Arts commem-orative poster, is by local watercolor artist, Roberta Rogers. (See photo.) When askedabout her painting she said, “I feel like the days during the festival are rather sparkly because people are so happy. That’s what was on my mind when I painted it. . . I wantthe poster to remind people of this happy event.” During this year’s festival you will findRoberta signing posters on Tubac Road next to the Tubac Historical Society booth.Posters are available from the Tubac Historical Society.

Over the years, local artists recognized the prestige associated with a popular arts festival, but felt more was needed to promote the unique local art market. The festivalhad become a venue more for visiting artists than for locals. In response, the communityeventually added events designed specifically to highlight the local artists and their work.These events became Art Experience and Art Walk – weekend art galas in the Fall andSpring.

Today, the Tubac Festival is recognized as a premier annual event for all of SouthernArizona. Shaw Kinsley, Tubac Presidio Park Director said, “The festival is important because it brings thousands of new people to Tubac to experience Tubac’s wealth of culture, history and art. The history is perfectly presented in the Tubac Presidio Park,and the art abounds in Tubac’s galleries and shops. Together they make Tubac’s uniqueculture.

Garry Hembree, owner of Old Presidio Traders on Tubac Road, said, “After being inthe business for thirty years in Tubac, I know the Festival of the Arts is important to business. The Tubac Festival is the oldest running festival in Arizona. It brings new peo-ple to Tubac every year. They come to visit the booths and the shops, and they comeback after the festival is over to become our customers in the future.”

Local watercolor artist, Roberta Rogers, of Roberta Rogers Watercolors, thinks thefestival is like a “5-day party. For any party, you have a lot of prep, and at times it mayseem overwhelming. Preparing for that many people, that much traffic. It’s fantasticfun. And, it’s most definitely profitable as a business. My business and my social life areboth enhanced by this event. I just love meeting the people, hearing where they’re from,and why they come to Tubac. Most are so enchanted with and enthusiastic about Tubac.And, then on Monday morning when everyone is gone, it’s so lonely.” After a moment’sthought, she smiled and said, “But then they return. They return again with much moretime to stay and visit.”

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iMcCollough, D. Easy Living: The 18th Annual Tubac Festival of the ArtsGuide. January, 1977; page 9.

ii Brownell, E. Tubac Festival of the Arts: Official Festival Program. GreenValley News. February, 1978; page 2.

iii Santa Cruz Valley Art Association. Easy Living: The 18th Annual TubacFestival of the Arts Guide. Children’s Art Show. January, 1977; page 8.

iiii Tubac Village Council. 25th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts Guide.February,1984; page 1. Since then winning entries have been submitted byAmado Pena (1999-2009) and Sherry Tolman (2010).

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The 7th annual Carey Daniel / Los Otros New Year’s Day Golf Outing was asuccess once again. Over 90 participants signed up for the event that takes

place on the morning of New Year’s Day at the Tubac Golf Resort. With temperaturesin the 20’s for the shot-gun start, it was a good thing the participants carried suchwarm hearts. This year the event raised over $2000 for The Borderland Food Bank inNogales, AZ. Jacque Brasher, a regular participant, had this to say of the event, “Ihave been a participant in Carey’s Los Otros Tournament for the last two years, but avolunteer in the previous years. It has grown tremendously in the last few years andit is now considered a “must” by many of the locals. Carey, Bob Maurer, and JimManspeaker have done a fabulous job and it always benefits a great local cause. Rainor shine, freezing temperatures or sunshine, it is always a great time had by all!”

The Golf Outing began in 2005 with 2 foursomes and has grown, as JacqueBrasher mentioned, to a New Year’s tradition for many of the 90 plus participants. In2008 the event began donating proceeds to various groups. In 2008 donations wentto The Santa Cruz Humane Society, Tubac Fire in 2009, The Veteran’s Hospital in2010, and this year the Borderland Food Bank was the recipient. “We try to evaluatethe economy and see where people’s needs are the greatest” stated Daniel of selectingthe beneficiary. “Participants and/or non-participants have contributed to the eventover the years.” Yolanda Soto, Executive Director of the Borderland Food Bank, saidof the annual event, “What a wonderful idea to give back to the non-profits who areworking to help others in Santa Cruz County.” Soto went on to say, “We feel so for-tunate to have been considered for this donation.”

The format of the event provides for a relaxed and fun atmosphere for golfers ofall levels. Each participant can use no more than 5 clubs (including the putter), allparticipants are allowed 1 “Mulligan”, and there are various contests such as longestdrive and closest to the pin with prizes awarded for each. At the conclusion of play all

As we enter the New Year it is the perfect time to come and check out all the Tubac Fitness Center has to offer. Classes are a great way to meet new people, have fun and

get into shape. Spinning will challenge you to burn big time calories as you work up hills,through sprints and intense intervals, while rockin’ out to great music. Classes are Monday andWednesday from 7-8am. (Please call TFC for class changes and cost)

Your post workout recovery is just as important as the workout itself. Treat your muscleswith a massage in our new therapy room by John Martin. John has been a massage therapist for7 years, and enjoys teaching the art of massage to others during the summer months in Wash-ington. He specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports massage; as well as facilitated stretch-ing which will increase flexibility. Massage promotes the removal of toxins through the bloodstream and out the body, helps repairs muscle tissue, and recover from workouts more efficiently,not to mention it’s a great way to relax!

Tubac Fitness Center Winter Challenge: Next time you are running/walking on the tread-mill increase the incline up a level or two. For example a 150 lbs person running with no inclineat 6mph for an hour can burn about 680 calories. By increasing the incline to 5% you can burnan additional 150 calories during your hour long workout. If you can increase your incline to10% at 6mph you can burn almost 1,000 calories the same period of time.

THE TUBAC FITNESS CENTER IS CELEBRATING OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, AND THE OPENING OF OUR

MASSAGE THERAPY AND SPINNING STUDIO.

�HAPPY NEW YEAR!

�“Let’s Play Golf, Bring Your Best 5 Clubs”GOLF OUTING IS A HIT AGAIN

participants are invited to gather at Dos Silos for drinks, snacks, and an awards ceremony. All prizes and awards are paid for by donations to the event.

Carey Daniel is a member of the Brasher Real Estate Team, if you would like any of your real estate questions answered, or if you would like to participate orcontribute to the 8th annual Carey Daniel/ Los Otros New Year’s Day Golf Outingat the Tubac Golf Resort please contact Carey Daniel at (520) 631-3058.

����������������“Immediately out of the gate we have two sales in the :rst

5 days!” Brasher Real Estate New Home Sales Director Zach Free-land stated, “We have kicked o9 the sales season with tremendoussuccess! We hosted a kick o9 event with the local Real Estatecommunity on January 6th that was very well received. DornHomes and Brasher Real Estate are very optimistic of what liesahead.” With a high amount of interest and increased momentum,don’t miss out on this opportunity! Here’s just a few of the com-ments we are receiving. . .

“It’s great to see progress and development at an affordableprice.”

“Dorn Homes never disappoints with their commitment toquality and customer satisfaction.”

“You have a winner in this product, perfect option for the second home buyer or those persons who wish to down-size into asmaller, more service oriented setting.”

The Bungalows is a wonderful concept where art, history and acarefree lifestyle come together in one of America’s most unique set-tings. Dorn Homes, an award winning builder in Southern Arizona,well known for their attention to detail, is offering 2bd/2ba and3bd/2 1⁄2ba town homes with prices starting at $149,900. Each townhome has its own private patio as well as an optional covered rooftopsky deck where surrounding views are spectacular and outdoor livingis at its finest. The Bungalows, located in the Barrio de Tubac, is amaster planned community comprised of a variety of intimate neigh-borhoods offering something for everyone at affordable prices. Justto touch on some of the optional amenities that are available are thesparkling pool and spa, a community barbeque and picnic area, exercise facilities located in the Governor’s Mansion and much more.

Is it lifestyle you are looking for? The unbeatable weather inSouthern Arizona has attracted many, offering the opportunity foractive outdoor enthusiasts, cultural interests among the artisan andhistoric community of Tubac, golfers, hikers, and birders just to citea few. Enjoy the high desert scenery mixed with a lush riparian cot-tonwood forest that runs along the Santa Cruz River and the historicAnza Trail just adjacent to the community. The Barrio allows youto be away from the hustle bustle of traffic yet close to city conven-iences.

Why not have it all with interest rates at historic lows, a varietyof intimate neighborhoods, and a number of award winning inno-vative floors plans that will meet or exceed your expectations. Wetruly offer something for everyone.

As Exclusive Marketing Agent for the Bungalows, Brasher RealEstate is excited about the opportunities that await you!

Please call 520-398-9670 for your personal tour of Tubac o9ering the lifestyle you deserve at an a9ordableprice. Welcome Home!!!

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