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The Arts Foundation aims to keep the arts community connected and informed. Check out what is new and newsworthy with AFTSA and the Southern Arizona arts community.

Takeover Lounge, Prime Interview, 2020. Project Creosote Grantee. Photo by G. Barreda

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Welcome to the Team, David Gaxiola!

Welcome to the Team, David Gaxiola!

We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our team at the Arts Foundation: David Gaxiola! David comes to us with a rich background in the arts and a passion for community engagement. He will be taking the lead on implementing the Spring Open Studio Tours (OST), one of our most exciting ...

Arts News

Current events, announcements, and news about the arts and artists of Tucson and Southern Arizona. 

Welcome to the Team, Tanya Nuñez!

Welcome to the Team, Tanya Nuñez!

UPDATE: Open Studio Tours

UPDATE: Open Studio Tours

New Episode of Artistories featuring Carl Euegene

New Episode of Artistories featuring Carl Euegene

Welcome to the Team, Abby Christensen!

Welcome to the Team, Abby Christensen!

Sadie Shaw organizing SaludArte project of COVID-inspired art

Sadie Shaw organizing SaludArte project of COVID-inspired art

NEW Artistories Episode featuring Jonathan Rodriguez

NEW Artistories Episode featuring Jonathan Rodriguez

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Call to Artists | Day of the Dead: Celebration of Color All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

Call to Artists | Day of the Dead: Celebration of Color All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

open call for switch 2023 / video / Ireland

open call for switch 2023 / video / Ireland

Call to Artists: Southwest Folklife Alliance

Call to Artists: Southwest Folklife Alliance

Arts Calendar

A local arts calendar, including upcoming events, important dates, and deadlines.

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