MOCA Tucson

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd from 6-9pm for a showcase of new works that examine the ‘grassification’ of the Sonoran Desert! This evening will showcase several new projects that received special grants to promote awareness and public engagement around the issue of invasive grasses, including artworks by Alex! Jimenez (), David Fenster, (), and Serena Tang alongside video works by Tohono O’odham Community College students, plus the work of Barrio Buffelworks Adobe Brickyard! MOCA’s plaza will come to life with efforts to bring awareness about invasive plant species and their impact on the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.

Drinks by Brick Box Brewery () and food by Brazilian Delights ().

The Grassification and Fire Resilience projects are part of the AIR Annual Resilience Theme Theme Award project Invasion, Ignition, and Restoration: Science, Art, and Education for Sonoran Desert Resilience.