Public Programs & Performances
We invite our neighbors from across the greater Tucson area to experience the vibrant spirit of the Academy. Our signature events—from professional musical performances to engaging lectures by regional experts and our own talented Resident Members ⭐️ —are open to the public. Come join us at Academy Village for a unique blend of high-level expertise and genuine community connection.
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Monday, September 14
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
But Is It Art? Dada and the Rebellion Born from War (Part 1 of 6)
**Resident Member** Deborah Robin: Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; Regional Director of Operations, Keller Graduate School of Management.; Art History Instructor, Art Institute of Phoenix and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Part 1 of a six-part series on reinventing art explores how World War I shattered faith in European culture. In response, Dada artists rebelled against art itself—displaying a urinal, performing nonsense poetry, and creating absurd collages—leaving one enduring question: what even is art and what is it for? Read More…
Wednesday, September 16
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
The Logic of Dreams: Surrealism and the World Beneath the Surface (Part 2 of 6)
**Resident Member** Deborah Robin: Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; Regional Director of Operations, Keller Graduate School of Management.; Art History Instructor, Art Institute of Phoenix and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
In part 2, we’ll explore how Surrealists were inspired by Freud’s ideas about the unconscious; they sought truth in dreams, accidents, and the irrational. From Dalí’s melting clocks to Magritte’s riddles, they created a world beyond reality by surrendering control to the dreaming mind. Read More…
Friday, September 18, 11:30 a.m.
ASA Koffler Great Room
ASA Concert – Classical guitarist Michael Lich and pianist Ji Sun Lee perform solos and duets, with selections ranging from Vivaldi and Boccherini, to Liszt and Brahms, to Piazzolla, Jobim and contemporary composers.
ASA Art Gallery – Ongoing exhibition until October 31
The works of watercolorist Sean Toomey