Announcing the 2026 SaludArte Selected Artist Team: ChezSpirit & Nicci radhe

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department, is thrilled to announce ChezSpirit & Nicci Radhe as the selected artist team for the 2026 SaludArte project. The team is comprised of Chezale Rodriguez,...

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Response to Tucson Spotlight Article, “Tucson artists question public mural selection process”

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona appreciates the opportunity to address concerns raised in the recent Tucson Spotlight article, “Tucson artists question public mural selection process.” We value the ongoing dialogue about public art...

Beautify the Box: How Tucson Artists Turn Utility Boxes into Neighborhood Landmarks

Tucson native Cece Chavez graduated from the University of Arizona's art school in December 2024. From an early age, Cece knew she needed art in her life, whether it was her full-time job or a side career. In art school, she fell in love with painting and printmaking,...

Announcement: SaludArte Spotlight on Arizona Illustrated

AZPM's Arizona Illustrated premiered a segment spotlighting SaludArte on April 22, 2026. Watch the episode now to learn more about this program and to hear 2025 SaludArte artist Elizabeth Burden discuss her project, We Recover Together: The Most Important Element....

2024 stART Grantee Spotlight: Lara Ruggles

Lara Ruggles, better known as Sharkk Heartt, is a Tucson-based singer/songwriter notable for making powerful alt-pop and acoustic ballads. The winner of a 2024 stART grant for the Artist Development Track, Lara decided to use...

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 stART Grant

2025 stART 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 for Illustrators: Arizona’s Everyday Heroes Book Project

Call for Illustrators: Arizona’s Everyday Heroes Book Project

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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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