Upcoming Events & Programs

Feb 26

Homeschool Explorations: Solve a History Mystery (For students 6-11)

Solve a History Mystery Become a history detective! Students will use photographs and objects from the Taliesin West archives to explore the history of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter camp and desert laboratory. They will learn how museums use documents and artifacts to tell an exciting and accurate story of the past. Time: 9:30 a.m. – […]

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Mar 5

Homeschool Exploratons: Windmill Engineering Challenge (for students age 6-11)

Windmill Engineering Challenge Students will learn about the history of wind power, how architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed a windmill (Romeo & Juliet), and then build their own functioning windmill. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  March 5, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: $0 Register

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Mar 7

Family Workshop: Desert Masonry Concrete Creations

Family Workshop: Desert Masonry Concrete Creations Participants will discover the unique way the walls of Taliesin West were created, then craft their own concrete creations! You may also want to consider taking a Family Tour prior to the workshop. Details here. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Date:  March 7, 2026 Price:  Youth $30 Adult […]

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Jen Gray Lecture

Mar 11

Member Talk – OPEN TO PUBLIC

Member Talk: Women & Wright Typically for Members only, this talk is open to the public, too! While celebrating Women’s History Month, join our Director and Vice President of the Taliesin Institute, Dr. Jennifer Gray, as she explores the pivotal roles women played in Frank Lloyd Wright’s formative years in Chicago. In this talk, Dr. […]

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Mar 14

SOLD OUT! The Arts at Taliesin West: Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger

SOLD OUT! Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger Join artist Aimee Ollinger during this 3-hour, beginner-friendly watercolor class. This class will focus on abstract designs, pulling on the organic shapes of the Sonoran Desert for inspiration. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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Mar 14

Taliesin West Film Series: The Seventh Veil (1945)

Step into an unforgettable night of classic cinema at the Cabaret Theater at Taliesin West with a rare screening of The Seventh Veil (1945). This gripping psychological drama follows a celebrated concert pianist Francesca Cunningham (Ann Todd) who believes she has lost the use of her hands, setting off a haunting journey into memory, obsession, […]

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Mar 16

Tremendous Tree Houses (3-Day Camp ages 9-12)

This camp is recommended for ages 9-12. During this camp, children discover Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, Taliesin West. They will learn about organic architecture and how architects from around the world are inspired by nature to create tree houses. They will also explore a few “tree-mendous” desert shelters at Taliesin West, created by […]

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Mar 19

Homeschool Explorations: Building with Balance (ages 6-11)

Building with Balance Students will learn about how architects use cantilevers to lift their buildings into the air, soaring over rivers and ravines. They will then explore concepts of balance and use their new knowledge to build unique balancing sculptures. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date: March 19, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult […]

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Mar 21

The Arts at Taliesin West: Hand Loom Wall Weaving with Amy Guerrero

Hand Loom Wall Weaving with Amy Guerrero Local artist and owner of Sunshine Craft Co, Amy Guerrero, will lead students through the process of weaving their own wall art to take home. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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Mar 26

Sunsets & Sips

Nature Encounters Experience the wonder of the Sonoran desert! Discover how Frank Lloyd Wright drew inspiration from nature as you meet wildlife ambassadors, enjoy live music, explore natural patterns through art, and connect with the landscape that shaped this architectural masterpiece. Details: Ticket includes one complimentary drink. Additional beverage and snack options will be available […]

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Mar 27

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: The Third Man (1949)

SOLD OUT! Carol Reed’s 1949 film noir, written by Graham Greene, features Joseph Cotten as novelist Holly Martins who, during a visit to postwar Vienna, begins investigating the death of his friend, a black-market profiteer played by Orson Welles. Corruption, love, murder, and a musical score by Anton Karas make this an atmospheric noir that […]

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Apr 14

Member Walk

Member Walk: Heloise Christa Take a guided walk with the Collections Department that celebrates the artistic legacy of Heloise Crista, a longtime Taliesin Fellow and accomplished sculptor. This experience will lead members through sites across Taliesin West where Crista’s sculptures — ranging from expressive bronzes to figurative pieces inspired by her years at Taliesin West […]

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Apr 16

Homeschool Explorations: Concrete Creations for Kids (for students age 6-11)

Concrete Creations for Kids Learn about building materials and explore how the apprentices of Taliesin West made the building, using rocks from our own Sonoran Desert! Students will create their own “desert masonry” concrete art piece to take home. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  April 16, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: […]

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artist Erika Lynne Hanson

Apr 16

Artist-Led Exhibition Walk: Desert Mirror

Artist-Led Exhibition Walk: Desert Mirror Celebrate Architecture Week (April 12-18) with a 90-minute artist-led walk through the Desert Mirror Exhibition. Led by Arizona based artist Erika Lynne Hanson, this journey will focus on how Taliesin West inspired her work and include unseen elements like infrastructure and landscape influences. Delivered in conjunction with the Preservation Team […]

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Apr 18

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!

Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch! During this workshop, girls will take a tour of Taliesin West and learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and his architectural designs. Then, they will get to design their own floor plans and begin work on their own 3D model building to take home! By the end, each girl will have earned […]

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Film still from Remembering the Future with Herb Greene (Work-in-Progress)

Apr 18

Remembering the Future with Herb Greene (Work-in-Progress)

Join us in the Music Pavilion at Taliesin West for an intimate, salon-style screening exploring architect Herb Greene and the Organic Architecture movement. This special work-in-progress presentation is part of the 2026 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase and features an unreleased documentary by filmmakers Lila Cohen and John Rogers, who will be in attendance for a […]

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Apr 23

Sunsets & Sips

Road Trippin’ Hit the road with our special Road Trip-themed Sunsets and Sips! Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of cars and travel with vintage images, rare film footage of the Fellowship’s annual migration to Wisconsin, live music, and scenic strolls through his desert camp. It’s sure to be a nostalgic ride through history. Details: Ticket […]

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Apr 24

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: Key Largo (1948)

SOLD OUT! Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall appear in their fourth and final pairing on screen in this atmospheric film noir directed by John Huston. Army Veteran Frank McCloud (Bogart) visits Key Largo to visit the widow (Bacall) and father of the friend who was killed in Italy while serving under him. With a hurricane […]

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Photo Credit: Aerial view of Taliesin West, November 24, 1949. Photograph courtesy Herb and Dorothy McLaughlin Photograph Collection, Greater Arizona Collection, Arizona State University Library.

Apr 28

The Desert is a Dotted Line: Connecting Taliesin West and Early Scottsdale

Beginning in 1938, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices built a winter camp (a home and professional studio) at the foot of the McDowell Mountains. In this presentation, we’ll explore how vital the surrounding area, especially the young City of Scottsdale, was to the development and subsistence of Taliesin West. Untold stories will […]

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Apr 30

Homeschool Explorations: Kids Eco-Engineering (For students 6-11)

Kid’s Eco-Engineering Students will learn about sustainable building practices, passive solar design, and how Frank Lloyd Wright used these techniques at his desert camp, Taliesin West. Then, they will learn about solar power and make a mini green-energy craft. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Date:  April 30, 2026 Price:  Homeschool Student: $15 Adult Guardian: […]

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May 7

Sunsets & Sips

Game Night! Get your game face on for Game Night at Taliesin West! Play Frank Lloyd Wright Jeopardy and bingo for exciting prizes, enjoy tabletop games, and embark on a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt across the site. It’s a playful evening of fun and friendly competition under the desert sky. Details: Ticket includes one complimentary drink. […]

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May 9

The Arts at Taliesin West: Watercolor Workshop with Ellen Murray-Meissinger

Watercolor Workshop with Ellen Murray-Meissinger Join visual artist and scholar Ellen Murray-Meissinger during this 3 hour, beginner-friendly watercolor class. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

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May 15

SOLD OUT! Taliesin West Film Series: 12 Angry Men (1957)

SOLD OUT! Twelve jurors are locked in a jury room to deliberate the fate of a teenager accused of murder in this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet. As tensions flare and personalities clash, one juror (Henry Fonda) refuses to convict without thorough discussion, gradually exposing prejudice, doubt, and moral complexity. Set almost entirely […]

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Jun 1

Summer Camp – Design Your Dream Space: Beginner (ages 9-11)

This camp is recommended for ages 9-11. Want to learn more about the basics of architecture and design? Campers will spend a week creating their own building plans during this project-based camp! They’ll learn about organic architecture, history, and more through hands-on activities and tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home, Taliesin West. Daily lunch […]

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Jun 8

Summer Camp – Shaping a City: Urban Planning (ages 12-16)

This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. What does a community need to be healthy, safe, and beautiful? In the 1930’s, Frank Lloyd Wright tried to answer those questions and planned a community called Broadacre City. Using Wright’s work as inspiration, campers will work together to create their own planned city. They will create an […]

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Jun 8

(HALF-DAY CAMP) Photographing Wright with Photographer Andrew Pielage (ages 12-17)

This camp is recommended for ages 12-17. The architecture of Taliesin West is the backdrop for a weeklong photographic journey. Photographer Andrew Pielage will guide students in capturing the Sonoran Desert and UNESCO World Heritage site around them. Students learn the tools needed to best utilize a DSLR camera including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, […]

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Guanyin sculpture in the Garden Room

Jun 11

Member Tour

Go behind the scenes with the Collections Department on a special Vault Tour designed for members. This exclusive experience offers an insider look at historic materials related to the sites and the individuals who lived and worked at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Members will explore curated items such as Wright’s personal belongings and art collection, […]

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Jun 15

Summer Camp – Design Your Dream Space: Beginner (ages 9-11)

This camp is recommended for ages 9-11. Want to learn more about the basics of architecture and design? Campers will spend a week creating their own building plans during this project-based camp! They’ll learn about organic architecture, history, and more through hands-on activities and tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home, Taliesin West. Daily lunch […]

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Jun 22

Summer Camp – Architectural Discovery (ages 6-8)

This camp is recommended for ages 6-8. Our littlest campers will explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy each day through hands-on activities and projects. They will craft replica concrete textile blocks, create faux stained glassed windows, and more! Campers will also explore engineering and design concepts through interactive games and activities. Daily lunch is included in […]

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Jul 6

Summer Camp – Dream in Color: Interior Design (ages 11-14)

This camp is recommended for ages 11-14. Campers will learn the basic principles of interior design and explore the items Frank Lloyd Wright designed for home interiors, such as furniture, lighting, and textiles. As a final project, campers will create vision boards and architectural models of a completed, designed room of their choosing. Daily lunch […]

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Jul 6

Camp Taliesin West Online: Architecture Adventure (ages 7-9)

This camp is recommended for ages 7-9. Does your child want to explore architecture? This camp is perfect for young designers who want to take their first steps towards designing their own dream building!   During this 1 week virtual camp, campers will make their own bubble floor plan to explore how spaces flow together. A […]

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Jul 13

Summer Camp – Advanced Architecture: Creating for Clients (ages 12-16)

This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. Campers become junior architects! We’ll discuss how to design for tricky environments, landscapes, and clients. Mimicking the design process architects follow, campers will create fully detailed architectural models of innovative structures they dream up. This camp also features an architect guest speaker to share about their career. No […]

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Jul 20

Summer Camp – Advanced Architecture Camp: Ultimate Design Challenge (ages 12-16)

This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. For the experienced teen architect who is ready to be tested, this camp will have you thinking outside the box. Throughout the week, design-related challenges and activities will encourage campers to tackle unusual projects, culminating in a final building design of their choice, which will have wild parameters! […]

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Jul 27

Summer Camp – Design Your Dream Space: Beginner (ages 9-11)

This camp is recommended for ages 9-11. Want to learn more about the basics of architecture and design? Campers will spend a week creating their own building plans during this project-based camp! They’ll learn about organic architecture, history, and more through hands-on activities and tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home, Taliesin West. Daily lunch […]

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Private Events at Taliesin West

Hosting your event at this architectural icon will be a special and memorable experience for your guests. For those who value one-of-a-kind experiences in iconic environments, Taliesin West is both a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taliesin West may not be used for birthday parties, reunions, wedding receptions, external customer marketing events or events that are political or religious in nature.

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News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Classroom Launches Online for K-12 Students

Complimentary Six-Weeks of Online Education Activities Offered by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation through the Wright Virtual Classroom.

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Frank Lloyd Wright + Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Arizona, the location of his personal winter home Taliesin West, runs deep, with his architectural influence seen all over the Valley. Here, PhD student David R. Richardson gives a brief overview of several of Wright’s most notable projects in the Grand Canyon state.
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