Peggy Rubin Wins International Award
Congratulations to SAAG member Peggy Rubin, whose painting Serendipitous received a Certificate Award in the Global Painting Conclave’s August 2026 International Landscape Painting Competition.
The international online competition recognized 15 artists from five countries in its August landscape awards. Peggy’s Serendipitous was among the works selected for recognition and is now featured in the Global Painting Conclave’s online Winners Gallery.
Congratulations, Peggy, on another well-deserved international honor!
“Seredipitous” by Peggy Rubin.
This Is Tucson featured Erin Newman in their Maker Monday Column
An article by Analeise Mayor titled “Maker Monday: Tucson artist turns tiny strips of paper into intricate works of art” was featured in This is Tucson, a sister site of the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com, that writes about local events and things to do; Tucson culture; interesting new local businesses and restaurants; helpful resources; and more of what we love about Tucson. There article on Erin and her skills at paper quilling can be read in its entirety by clicking here.
SAAG Founder Diane Loving featured in OV Style Magazine
An article by Analeise Mayor titled “Maker Monday: Tucson artist turns tiny strips of paper into intricate works of art” was featured in This is Tucson, a sister site of the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com, that writes about local events and things to do; Tucson culture; interesting new local businesses and restaurants; helpful resources; and more of what we love about Tucson. There article on Erin and her skills at paper quilling can be read in its entirety by clicking here.
Diane's book "A Crack in Heaven" is availalbe on Amazon.
Theresa Poalucci Honored to Win First Place in the 2026 Pacific Artistry Showcase Exhibition
“I’m guessing right now you’re wondering, ‘What is an ocean picture doing in the SAAG newsletter?’” said Theresa. “I have a daughter who lives on the Northern California coast, so whenever I visit, I come home inspired. Besides, how many cacti can one person paint?”
Like SAAG, the Society of West-Coast Artists is a nonprofit organization powered entirely by volunteers. Each year, the Society hosts The Pacific Artistry Showcase, a juried online exhibition open to artists from around the world. Theresa is a member of the Society and is honored to have her work selected for the 2026 exhibition.
SAAG Artist Tracy Ann Holmes Opens Solo Exhibition at the Tucson Jewish Community Center
Congratulations to SAAG artist Tracy Ann Holmes, whose solo exhibition, Meditation & Metaphor: Ceramic Sculptures & Watercolors, will be on display August 20 through September 27 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road.
A Tucson-based artist with more than 25 years of experience, Tracy creates expressive ceramic sculptures and luminous watercolors inspired by the beauty and resilience of the Sonoran Desert, as well as her faith, family, and the shared experiences of women. The exhibition showcases both her sculptural work and selections from her colorful Sonoran Desert Life Series, celebrating the plants and wildlife that surround her Arizona home.
Visitors are also invited to enjoy several special events during the exhibition, including an Artist Talk and Children's Art Activity on August 27, a Watercolor Quail workshop on September 4, and a Reception on September 24 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. The reception will also feature a Circle of Women Collection Drive, benefiting local women's aid organizations by collecting essential items for women and families in need.
Tracy's artwork is represented at the SAAG Gallery, Absolutely Art, Tohono Chul, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and her Etsy shop. We encourage all SAAG members to visit the exhibition and help celebrate this wonderful accomplishment by one of our talented Guild artists.
Erin Newman working at home on a quilling project.
"Pacific Afterglow" by Theresa Poalucci won First Place in the Acrylic/Mixed Media category.