Announcement: 2025 stART Grantees

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces its 2025 stART Grantees. $147,885 are awarded to 52 Grantees across 6 City of Tucson Wards. TUCSON, AZ — The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is pleased to announce the...

2026 SaludArte

Guidelines SPA Guidelines Apply Panelist Interest Form PROJECT OVERVIEW The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department, seeks to commission an artist or artist team to develop a community-driven art project...

Welcome to the Team, Tiera Rainey

The Arts Foundation is excited to announce Tiera Rainey as its new Grants and Program Coordinator. Tiera has strong personal and professional ties to Southern Arizona. Raised in the area and having worked in Tucson for many years, she has developed meaningful...

Arts funding dispersed in Tucson just before NEA tried to rescind it

Arizona Daily Star Article by Cathalena E. Burch Just weeks before federal funding was nearly rescinded, the Arts Foundation awarded over $850,000 in ARPA grants. In an Arizona Daily Star interview, Grants Director Gabriela Muñoz explained how the funding reimbursed...

Celebrating 2025 ARPA Artist and Organization Grantees

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Awards Upwards of $850,000 in ARPA Grants to 84 Artists and Arts Organizations Across Southern Arizona TUCSON, AZ — The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona proudly announces the recipients of the 2025...

THE LOCAL ARTS AGENCY FOR TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is a local arts agency that proudly serves our region’s creative economy through Grantmaking, Public Art, Advocacy, and Professional Development.

Grants

The Arts Foundation Grants and Sponsorships is proud to provide funding for all individual artists, arts organizations, and community-based arts projects throughout Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona, including tribal lands South of the Gila River.

2026 Artist Grant

2026 Artist Grant

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Public Art

The Arts Foundation manages the public art process for the City Tucson and Pima County from start to finish alongside our partners in the in City and Couty offices. We support project teams that oversee the production and installation of artwork in public facilities, transportation projects, neighborhood centers, parks and more.

CALL TO ARTISTS – Mainly Metal

CALL TO ARTISTS – Mainly Metal

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ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

The Arts Foundation provides opportunities and resources for artists and arts organizations in Tucson and Southern Arizona bringing together a comprehensive collection of in-house and community opportunities, including calls to artists, job listings, and news.

Arts Directory

The Arts Directory is your comprehensive listing of artists, and arts organizations, who work across our service region in Southern Arizona. Our directory serves as a connector for creatives and community entities to find one another for opportunities like collaborations, exhibitions and job opportunities!

Programs

Arts Foundation programs provide opportunities for professional development, networking and collaboration across the arts ecosystem in Southern Arizona and beyond.

Press Release: Arts Foundation and Health Department Partner on upcoming art and wellness events

Press Release: Arts Foundation and Health Department Partner on upcoming art and wellness events

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News

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