Public Art spotlight: A Q&A with Jimmy Descant on “The Coopers Crested Cooper” found object Assemblage Sculpture

We connected with Jimmy Descant and asked him some questions about his art practice and his new public art piece in Tucson, AZ titled, "The Coopers Crested Cooper" Found Object Assemblage Sculpture. Artwork Location: Martha Cooper Library, midtown Tucson. Jimmy...

Announcing the 2024 Operating Support Grant for Organizations Grantees. 

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces Eleven Grantees of the 2024 Operating Support Grant for Arts Organizations. Over $100,000 awarded to 501(c)(3) Non-Profits and Fiscally-Sponsored Organizations. Tucson, AZ, February 25, 2025 – The Arts...

February’s Color palette of the month: Diána Moeller

Artwork Title: "Milkweed and Monarchs"   Medium: Tattoo Year: 2024 "Botanical illustration based on the life cycle of the milkweed plants that host the monarch butterflies. This piece was dedicated to my client's father."  Introducing our Color Palette of...

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

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.

PUBLIC ART PROJECT:BELL ROAD LIGHT POLE ENHANCEMENT in Phoenix, AZ

PUBLIC ART PROJECT:BELL ROAD LIGHT POLE ENHANCEMENT in Phoenix, AZ

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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