Arts Foundation in the News! The Housing and Community Department of the City of Tucson shares this article detailing what is coming to Miracle Mile, including the Amazon Flats, a 59-unit affordable housing community accompanied by public art (managed by the Arts Foundation), which will give the units their identity. Amazon Flats will serve households … Read more
Today, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced the hire of Gabriela Muñoz as Director of Grants. Muñoz will leave her current position with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona later this month in advance of taking on her new role on April 6, 2026. “We … Read more
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 vital cultural practice that sparks imagination, dialogue, and belonging across our communities. The Poet Laureate is charged with … Read more
Arizona Daily Star Article by Cathalena E. Burch Just weeks before federal funding was nearly rescinded, the Arts Foundation awarded over $850,000 in ARPA grants. In an Arizona Daily Star interview, Grants Director Gabriela Muñoz explained how the funding reimbursed projects and expanded arts across Southern Arizona. The Arts Foundation 2025 grants went to reimburse 43 artists … 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
Arts Foundation Public Art in the News! The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is proud to share that one of our Public Art Donations –La Profesora, a life-sized elephant sculpture raising awareness about the impact of poaching–was recently featured in a story by KGUN9. Written by Bri Pacelli, the article explores the significance … Read more
Tucson Weekly Article by Alex Gallagher and Jimmy Magahern In their recent Tucson Weekly article, “Creative Capital: How Tucson’s Arts Sector Is Weathering a Turbulent Era,” writers Alex Gallagher and Jimmy Magahern explore how local arts leaders are navigating shifting funding landscapes and advocating for the value of creative work. Adriana Gallego, CEO of the Arts Foundation for Tucson … Read more
Why You Should Become a Public Art Panelist Have you ever walked past a mural or sculpture in your neighborhood and thought, “That really captures our community,” or maybe even, “We could’ve done better”? This is your chance to make a difference. We’re looking for passionate, engaged community members—like you—to serve on a Public Art Panel. You don’t need … Read more
Arizona Daily Star Article by Cathalena E. Burch Tucson and Southern Arizona’s arts organizations are facing a major setback as the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) withdraws funding from dozens of local organizations. In a sudden move to align with new federal priorities under the current administration, the NEA has rescinded previously awarded grants … Read more
Arts Foundation Public Art Opportunity in the News! The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is proud to share that our latest Public Art Opportunity, the Danny Lopez Request for Qualifications (RFQ), was recently featured in a story by KJZZ Phoenix. The article, written by Alisa Reznick, highlights the efforts of the Tucson Native … Read more