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.
2025 ARPA ARTISTS GRANT
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.
Professional Artist Mentor with Free Arts of Arizona
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
News
Explore the latest in news, resources, opportunities, and happenings in the Southwest Borderlands.
