PERMANENT EXHIBIT: A treasured collection of historic photographs are installed on the north side of the gallery. They include the lakes at Carrillo Gardens , the celebrations in Elysian Grove, a piece of forgotten track from a mule-drawn trolley and some of the faces from a long-gone era.
GUIDEBOOK: La Pilita Museum proudly presents the guidebook: "A Walk through Time, Place and Story". This handy guide book (14 pp) combines historic fact with oral histories and folklore so visitors can fully experience this "rincon del barrio". The guide is perfect for tourists as well as classroom teachers who wish to have their students "get a feel" for the late 1800’s early 1900’s in Tucson . Each site is within two blocks of the museum. The guide was funded by an AZ Humanities Foundation Grant with the guidance of historians and elders. Available in September at the Museum for $3.00 a copy and free at this web-site.

Recent Events: Artes Picadiente Las Posadas Barrio Memories Locals at LP Images/SW Watercolor

Gourd Art and the Garden
EXHIBIT: Third Annual Gourd Art and Auction
March 30 - April 17, 2009
There were the "Cows of Chicago" and the "Ponies of Santa Fe"…we have the "Gourds of La Pilita". Gourds of exotic shapes and sizes are given to artists to challenge their artistic skills. The results are some of the most beautiful works of art you will ever find. Some creations are functional-a bowl, sage holder, or birdhouse. Some creations are pure art. The artists donate their time and talent and the results are the most fun spring fund-raiser we have ever had.
For two weeks the gourds are on display along with the history of gourds in the southwest. Visitors may place sealed bids or buy outright until Saturday April 18. At the gourd fiesta the auction is in full swing. Seeds from Pilita’s gardens and plants are also available during this time.

APRIL 18 La Pilita Gourd Festival
10 AM - 2 PM
Bid on gourd art, purchase plants or seeds, hear gourd flute music, see gourd art demonstrations or take a gourd painting class. There will even be gourd games in the park. Plan to stop by this Saturday for a "gourdjeous" experience.

EXHIBIT: Archaeology
April 20 -April 30, 2009
Fifth graders of Carrillo School exhibit their understanding of archaeology, particularly of cultures of the southwest. The Carrillo Art Director works with students to create many different art pieces to interpret the different cultures they study. The result is a phenomenal display of student art linked to the state standards. This exhibit is a model for integrated learning and public recognition for that learning.
PARENT RECEPTION: April 28, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Volunteer Appreciation Month
EXHIBIT: The Volunteers: young and old
May 4 - May 15, 2009
La Pilita Museum is supported by individual volunteers, businesses and various groups throughout Tucson . This photo exhibit shares the year’s events and volunteers. Our early morning volunteer breakfast invites everyone back to say good-bye for the season and to enjoy a Readers’ Theater performance by the Youth Docents of La Pilita.

VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
May 8, 2009 7:30 am
A continental breakfast in the back patio of La Pilita al fresco is a wonderful way to honor our hardworking volunteers. Youth docents receive their service awards. Families and friends of our volunteers say a fond farewell to each other for the season.

MAY 15, 2009
La Pilita closes for the season.