You are cordially invited to experience Spring Open Studio Tours 2023! This is a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of local artists and to support our vibrant arts community. 🔴 OST Dates: April 22nd -April 28thThe event will take place all over Tucson and online via the Arts Foundation … Read more
Apply for the Open Studio Tours and let us into your world! Our application deadline for Open Studio Tours has been extended. SHOWCASE YOUR PROCESSArtists in Southern Arizona can participate in the Open Studio Tours by opening their studios virtually or in-person; we are inviting Musicians, Writers, Poets, Spoken Word artists, Architects, Performing Artists, Actors, and Filmmakers … Read more
Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero – music producer, community organizer, and DJ ARTISTORIES In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero – a multi-talented music producer, community organizer, and DJ. He takes us on a journey through his experiences growing up in Mesa, AZ, and finding his creative community in Tucson, AZ. As a dedicated member of … Read more
ARTISTORIES Spring Winders In this episode, we hear from Spring Winders, Designer, Metalsmith, and Owner of Heliotrope, which is known for creating wearable sculptures, and cast designs primarily depicting animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. We learn of Spring’s journey as a creative and how growing up in an artist home in rural northern Arizona … Read more
ARTISTORIES Adia Jamille In this episode, we hear from Adia Jamille, Fiber Artist, and Doula. As long as she can remember Adia Jamille has been creating. In this episode, she shares what is was like growing up as a creative spirit and at a young age setting a goal to one day exhibit her work in museums. … Read more
ARTISTORIES Harrod Blank In this episode, we hear from Harrod Blank, Multidisciplinary Artist, Filmmaker, and Founder of Art Car World. Harrod shares the story of how he established Art Car World in Douglas, Arizona, which houses one of the country’s most prominent collections of art cars. He takes us back to his childhood and reveals how … Read more
We are looking for community representatives from the zip code 85705 to join the panel to select artists for Thrive in the 05 Storytelling Public Art. • No experience is required. • A love for public art is encouraged! • If selected for this project, participants will receive a $300 stipend for their time. Panelists … Read more
ARTISTORIES Julius Schlosburg In this episode, we hear from Julius Schlosburg, Photographer based in Tucson, AZ. First, we announce that the Arts Foundation has launched its new website and celebrate the photography Julius has contributed through his documentation of public art in Tucson. We learn how Julius jumped into a creative career after working in computer programming for … Read more
Artistories DOUGLAS MILES In this episode, we hear from Douglas Miles, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Apache Skateboards. As a Project Creosote Grantee, Douglas shares how the award impacted current Apache Skateboards projects and how purchasing high-quality production equipment opened the doors to new commissions and opportunities across the country. We learn how Douglas’ upbringing in a … Read more
We are excited to share a new article published by the Tucson Sentential featuring our very own, Sadie Shaw! Arts Foundation, Pima County Health Department working together on public art about pandemic By Bianca MoralesTucsonSentinel.com A new program called SaludArte will be an opportunity for Pima County residents to reflect their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more