The 2026 Open Studio Tours Artist Registration is currently open, and we want Tucson creatives to seize the opportunity. Opening your studio to the public can feel overwhelming, especially for emerging artists; that is why we decided to sit down and talk to Lara Ruggles — a local singer-songwriter and last year’s OST participant — … Read more
The 2026 Open Studio Tours Artist Registration is currently open, and we want Tucson creatives to seize the opportunity. Opening your studio to the public can feel overwhelming, especially for emerging artists; that is why we decided to sit down and talk to Yovannah Diovanti— owner of Casa Diovanti Studio, painter, and OST participant for … Read more
The 2026 Open Studio Tours Artist Registration is currently open, and we want Tucson creatives to seize the opportunity. Opening your studio to the public can feel overwhelming, especially for emerging artists. That is why we decided to sit down and talk to Sandra Butler—a local multidisciplinary artist and OST participant from the past year—to … Read more
The 2026 Open Studio Tours Artist Registration is currently open, and we want Tucson creatives to seize the opportunity. Opening your studio to the public can feel overwhelming, especially for emerging artists; that is why we sat down with Jeff Smith—a local photographer and previous OST participant—to share his experience with the tour, plus some … Read more
The Arts Open Studio Tours – Connecting the public The 2025 Open Studio Tours (OST) program returned to Tucson on November 14, 15, and 16, 2025. The series of events powerfully reaffirmed the program for uplifting, celebrating, and connecting our local creative community. In 2025, more than 200 artists participated in the program. Of those, 83 … Read more
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), taking place November 14, 15, and 16. As Arizona’s largest self-guided … Read more
Mark your calendars! Open Studio Tours is back on November 14, 15, & 16, 2025 – and this year’s event is set to be bigger than ever. With over 200 artists, galleries, and collectives registered, we’re celebrating the highest participation in OST history. For three days, Tucson will come alive as local artists open their studio doors … Read more
TUCSON, AZ — The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is thrilled to announce the return of the 2024 Open Studio Tours (OST), one of Southern Arizona’s largest celebrations of local creativity, with over 180 artists participating this year. This free event, running November 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2024, offers a unique opportunity for visitors to step into the creative … Read more
Join City of Tucson Business Navigator Team for a free workshop tailored for creatives in Southern Arizona. The Business License and LLC Workshop for creatives is specifically designed to empower artists by guiding them through the essential steps of establishing their creative practice as a formal business entity. Participants will learn how to obtain a … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Jenea Sanchez, Communications Director, (520) 624-0595 x-4, jenea@artsfoundtucson.org TUCSON, AZ – July 10, 2024 – The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is excited to announce the launch of the artist registration for the 2024 Open Studio Tours (OST), starting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and closing Tuesday, September 10, 2024. … Read more