Arts & Entertainment
Oro Valley is proud of the public art that adorns entryways, trails and buildings in our community. The town has over 200 pieces of Public Art throughout the community; easily located with our convenient interactive online art tour. In 2021 the Town of Oro Valley commissioned our first two murals with more on the way, and continues to make a strong commitment to artists in our community.
Oro Valley also has multiple galleries featuring multiple artists from across the Southwest.
Public Art Tours
The Town of Oro Valley is excited to announce that in person art tours are available February to April 2025. Tours will be offered free of charge and guides will offer post-tour surveys to gather information about the tour experience and future tour pricing.
For those interested in joining the in person art tours, register here.
Registration and ADA accommodation
Tours will be conducted in Arizona Winery’s 14-passenger busses. Although the AZ Winery busses are not ADA accessible, the Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and arrangements have been made to accommodate guests of all abilities, upon request. If your or your companion need ADA accommodations, please do not register online for your tour. Instead, please call our Community and Economic Development staff at 520-229-4800 to book your tour.
Arizona Heroes Memorial
The Arizona Heroes Memorial is dedicated to honoring and celebrating Arizona’s heroes, past and present, for their selfless service and sacrifice. The memorial is a place of education where future generations can learn about the courage of the heroes who put themselves in harm’s way to preserve our health, safety, and freedom. The memorial is a solemn place for reflection and remembrance, a refuge for families and friends whose loved ones paid the ultimate price. The Arizona Heroes Memorial ensures that their legacy of valor and sacrifice will continue to inspire us for years to come.
SAAG Exhibit
The Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) strives to provide a forum for the appreciation and advancement of the arts.
The Ventana Gallery at Roche Diagnostics
In 2004, Roche Diagnostics made a commitment to the arts in Oro Valley with the establishment of a community gallery housed within their Oro Valley campus. Through a progressive partnership with Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, the arts have been part of the daily work experience through quarterly gallery exhibitions.
Theater in OV
Do you enjoy a mix of concerts, plays and musicals? Then look no further than the Gaslight Music Hall and Oro Valley Theatre Company for family entertainment, fun and all-you-can-eat free popcorn.
For a list of all Town events, view the main Oro Valley events calendar.
Children's Museum
The Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) expanded and opened a satellite location specially sized for kids ages 0-5. With an Early Childhood Education focus, CMOV’s exhibits, and programs are designed to stimulate curiosity and motivate learning through play. Arts-, literacy- and science-based activities help get our small visitors ready for school.
Western National Parks Association
Western National Parks Association started in 1938 as a funding source to help the National Park Service (NPS) better serve visitors to Casa Grande Ruins and 17 other national monuments. Today, its efforts support many programs and initiatives that enhance visitor understanding and experiences at 70+ national parks: scientific research, aid for partner park projects, community outreach, and educational programs. Explore culture, history, nature, and more at virtual events or events at The National Parks Store.
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