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
Arizona Daily Star Article by Cathalena E. Burch Just weeks before federal funding was nearly rescinded, the Arts Foundation awarded over $850,000 in ARPA grants.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
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 In a sudden move to align with new federal priorities under the current administration, the NEA has rescinded previously awarded grants … Read more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
Check out the Behind the scenes with Arizona Public Media (AZPM) as they document the story of the SaludArte Program – a powerful example of the use of Public Art as a bridge for Public Health. A collaboration between the Pima County Health Department, the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, and Pima County’s … Read more
As part of a year-long strategic planning process, the Arizona Commission on the Arts is hitting the road! Throughout the spring and summer of 2025, Arts Commission staff and board members will be visiting communities across the state to host a series of 90-minute facilitated discussions about the roles the arts play in our lives … Read more
Grantees and Arts Foundation in the News. Two Arts Foundation grantees, Oscar Rene Coronado (2025 ARPA Artist Grant) and Francisco Javier Landin Jr. (2024 stART Grant), were recently featured on national news for their work amplifying border and Indigenous stories through film. Oscar Rene, director of the upcoming Nogales International Film Festival (NOGAIFF), taking place April 30-May 2, 2025, is spotlighted … Read more