13 photos of art found in Tucson's Barrio Viejo
Colorful adobe homes are the draw for one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods, but murals and other works of art are another reason to venture over to Barrio Viejo.
For a full walking tour, information on the art and a peek inside Barrio Viejo homes, head here.
Jessica Gonzales mural, barrio viejo
A monsoon inspired mural by Jessica Gonzales is painted on the wall of a private residence at 592 S. Ninth Ave.
Las 4 Esquinas, Barrio Viejo
On the northeast corner of Simpson St. and Convent Ave. an old grocery store has ghost art of the items it used to sell.
Owl art, Barrio Viejo
A metal owl stands watch on a gate at 369 S. Meyer Ave., on Oct. 6, 2020.
Window art, Barrio Viejo
A rabbit is part of the window bars at 363 S. Meyer Ave., on October 6, 2020.
La Pilita Cultural Center mural, Barrio Viejo
The mural at La Pilita Cultural Center, 420 S. Main Ave., was first painted in the 1980s by Martín Moreno with help from some youth from the neighborhood. It was re-created by Moreno in 2011 after a restoration of the building. The mural is the first stop on a walking art tour of the Barrio Viejo neighborhood. October 6, 2020.
WomanKraft Art Centers, Barrio Viejo
A metal art installation also serves as fencing at WomanKraft Art Centers, 388 S. Stone Ave., on Oct. 7, 2020.
Peggy Sue mural by Danny Martin, Barrio Viejo
“Peggy Sue,” a mural by Danny Martin was painted at a private residence, 25 W. Simpson St., but can be seen from public view.
Johanna Martinez mural, Barrio Viejo
A mural by Johanna Martinez featuring Lalo Guerrero can be seen at 600 S. Meyer Ave.
Lash Factor Studio mural by J. Keegan Rider, Barrio Viejo
Kellie Kongnso, owner of Lash Factor Studio, commissioned muralist J. Keegan Rider to create this small mural at the southeast corner of Simpson Street and Meyer Ave.
La Costa del Pacifico Bakery, Barrio Viejo
Another ghost sign was revealed during a home renovation at 508 S. Meyer Ave. in the early 2000's.
Joe Pagac Tribute Mural, Barrio Viejo
“Tribute Mural” by local artist Joe Pagac was painted at a private residence at 25 W. Simpson St. The mural was created to honor the original homeowners, Andres and Guadalupe Herrera, who built the home in 1906.
La Suprema Works & Events mural by Isaac Caruso, Barrio Viejo
A mural by Isaac Caruso on the north wall of La Suprema Works & Events, at 319 W. Simpson St. It's one of several murals and other works of art in the colorful Barrio Viejo neighborhood.
Barrio Viejo art
A home on the southwest corner of Convent Avenue and Kennedy Street is adorned with names and love declarations carved into the brick.
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Artist Ignacio Garcia has painted “La Guitarrista” over his 2016 mural of NBA legend Bill Walton riding a mythical jackalope on a wall of the Rialto downtown.
Walking tour of the historic Barrio Viejo neighborhood south of downtown Tucson. Text by Bobbie Jo Buel. Photos by Mamta Popat. Produced by Ri…
Colorful adobe homes are the draw for one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods, but murals and other works of art are another reason to venture over to Barrio Viejo.
Take a look inside these Barrio Viejo homes.
Local artists have brought dozens of larger-than-life murals to the Tucson area in recent years. See if you can guess the seven featured in this video before time runs out!
Local artists have brought these new murals to Tucson since the beginning of the year and more are on the way. Video by Jesse Tellez/Arizona D…