Momoka Okada has exhibited her metal pieces and jewelry over the years at the Untitled Gallery (101 W. 6th St.) in Tucson. She is currently teaching a metals program at Pima Community College.
PCC West is at 2202 W. Anklam Rd. in Tucson.
“Step into a world of graceful beauty and artistic mastery at our annual Fall Ikebana Festival, where the essence of nature comes to life through exquisite floral arrangements. Admire a stunning array of Ikebana compositions created by talented artists and enthusiasts. Each arrangement tells a unique story and captures the spirit of the seasons. It is a testament to creativity and the deep connection between humans and nature.
Whether you are a skilled Ikebana practitioner or simply curious about this beautiful Japanese traditional art form, our Fall Ikebana Festival promises an enriching and visually stunning experience for all.
Reserve your tickets now and prepare to be mesmerized by the artistry of Ikebana.
Date & Time:
Festival will be held from 10/26 – 11/05. Special event fees apply, please check ticket prices below.”
Our general admission hours are:
Thursday – Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tickets:
General admission: $18
Children under 15: $5
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“Oribana is a form of paper art that combines origami and ikebana, which are traditional Japanese art forms. The word “oribana” is a portmanteau of “ori” (fold) from origami and “bana” (flower) from ikebana.
In this popular workshop, run by origami artist M. Fumie Craig, students gain hands-on experience doing Oribana and they will learn how to fold and create paper flower arrangements in a paper vase.
About the Artist:
M. Fumie Craig has been an origami enthusiast for more than 60 years. Together with David Kha, she became a Co-Founder of Tucson Origami Club in 2004. She is active in Tucson’s community as a member of the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition and was past President of the Japan America Society of Tucson. In 2006 she was honored as the Pan Asian Community Alliance Woman of the Year. Her origami artwork has been exhibited at Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson and the Tucson Botanical Gardens.”
Date/Time:
Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm
Advance registration required.
Tickets:
Adults: $20
Children: $10
All materials included (does not include Gardens admission)
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot!Purchase Tickets
| ÜCenter for Creative PhotographyTAKESHI ISHIKAWA Thursday, October 12, 2023, 5:30 pmCo-sponsored by Etherton Gallery “Join us on October 12 at the Center for Creative Photography for a talk by renowned photographer Takeshi Ishikawa.Visiting Tucson from Japan, Ishikawa will generously share his unique journey as an assistant to W. Eugene Smith and Aileen Smith in crafting the iconic photographic series known as “Minamata.” In 1971, W. Eugene Smith traveled to Japan with his wife, Aileen Mioko Smith, to the environmental catastrophe in Minamata. A small fishing village on the west coast of Japan, Minamata, had been polluted with mercury waste by the local plastic producer, Chisso. Local villagers experienced innumerable and irrevocable health diseases and due to the contamination. Ishikawa’s presentation at CCP, “Bringing W. Eugene Smith’s Photo Book Minamata: A Warning to the World to Publication,” will recount his fated encounter with W. Eugene Smith in a Japanese train station that led to three years of living and collaborating with the Smiths, including photographing behind-the-scenes footage of Smith’s remarkable body of work.“ |
CCP is at 1030 N.Olive Rd. on UA campus, in Tucson.
Coming to Jacome Plaza downtown outside the Joel D.Valdez main library (101 E. Stone Ave.) is once again Tucson Meet Yourself folk festival in its 50th year!
NEW performers this year: Japanese musical trio Nagoyaka will be performing on Oct. 13 on the Jacome Plaza lawn, at 1:15 to 2 p.m.
“NAGOYAKA 和やか (“Peace”) is an ensemble of musicians playing traditional Japanese music in Tucson. Masako Yasui (koto; Ikuta ryu), Koryo Yasui (shakuhachi; Tozan ryu), Paul Amiel (shakuhachi, fue; Kinko ryu).”
Other Japanese performances:
Sukuyuki-Kai dancers on October 14 at 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. on the Jacome Plaza Lawn. Same day October 14 at 4:45 p.m. Odaiko Sonora taiko drummers will be at the Church Ave. stage. And UA Kyudo and AZ Kyudo Kai will be demonstrating Japanese archery on Oct. 15 at 1:15 p.m. at Stone Ave. stage.
New folk arts this year: Kiyoko Matsuyama will be teaching ikebana flower arranging (Sun 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) and SAJCC Council member Miki Pimienta will show how to fold furoshiki cloths over packages (Sat. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) Also new will be Shuka Parker demonstrating calligraphy (Sat. 4 to 6 p.m.). Returning to teach origami paper folding is UA Professor Chieko Nakano.
Always a popular treat is Tomomi Katz’s Takoyaki Balls food truck/booth, located at # 22 this year. See TMY map.
Enjoy TMY in its 50th year. All info at: www.tucsonmeetyourself.org.