Tucson Poet Laureate(RFQ)

Guidelines Apply PROJECT OVERVIEW The Tucson Poet Laureate serves as the City’s official ambassador to the literary arts, advancing public appreciation of poetry while reflecting the unique spirit and identity of Tucson. This honorary position affirms poetry as a...

Over 200 Tucson Area Artists Welcome You Back for the 2025 Open Studio Tours, November 14, 15, and 16. 

Over 200 Tucson Area Artists Welcome You Back for the 2025 Open Studio Tours, November 14, 15, and 16.  TUCSON, AZ — The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona invites the community to celebrate local creativity at the 2025 Open Studio Tours (OST),...

Tugo Bike Wraps Project Unveiled in Tucson

TUCSON, AZ — Tucson is part of a cohort of cities, including Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, expanding bike share access and equity as part of the Better Bike Share Partnership’s Living Labs program. Tugo Bike Share is leading a community-driven effort to...

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 Operating Support Grant for Organizations

2026 Operating Support Grant for Organizations

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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.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

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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

Explore the latest in news, resources, opportunities, and happenings in the Southwest Borderlands. 

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