History
Located in the historic Old Town Artisans. Art House Centro now inhabits what was once a fort, a horse stable, a grocery store, a distillery and even a brothel. Originally the site of a Native American Hohokam village. The Spanish built the first garrison here in 1775. Later construction of the Presidio San Augustine started in the 1850's. Some remnants of that fortress still remain intact. The north wall of our building is located where the Apache attacks on the Presidio were famously fought off. A walk through the Old Town Artisans will give you the feeling of the real Old West. Hearing your cowboy boots on the old wood floors. Seeing the whisky barrel stave and saguaro rib ceilings. Victorian wallpaper, adobe walls and hand blown glass windows can still be seen in many rooms. In this historic setting, Art House Centro provides a select variety of Tucson's best contemporary Artists.
Specialties
Art House Centro is a premier destination Gift Shop/ Art Gallery located in the Historic Old Town Artisans Complex in downtown Tucson. We carry a thoughtfully curated selection of handcrafted ceramics, home decor, jewelry, leather goods, and clothing by some of Tucson's most talented artists. The Marketplace features locally brewed beer, wine and craft food items. Our Gallery rooms are filled with unique, paintings and photography by renowned local artists.Whether you're a local Tucsonian or in town visiting our charming city, we welcome you to come visit our maze of 11 rooms filled with unique one of a kind pieces perfect for a gift...for friends or for yourself! We invite you to come explore and get lost in the amazement and wonder!