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
KGUN 9 Story by Heidi Alagha If you’ve been in Downtown Tucson near Alameda and Toole recently, you may have seen artist Ignacio Garcia bringing a vibrant new mural, “Los Tres Amigos,” to life on the Tucson City Court building at 103 E. Alameda St. This mural celebrates 100 years of the Tucson Rodeo and honors the rich … Read more
Arizona Sonoran News Article by Sierra BlaserOur Grants and Programs Director, Gabriela Muñoz, was featured in this article by Arizona Sonoran News, highlighting the Arts Foundation’s commitment to making grant applications more accessible and supporting local artists in securing funding.With $3.2 million distributed to artists and arts organizations in the last four years, we’re proud … Read more
Article and featured Image by Athena KehoeWe’re thrilled to be featured in KGUN9 for the incredible Sugar Hill mural along Stone Ave near Grant Road! This vibrant piece by artist Ndubisi Okoye and painting assistants Jessie and Allison Miller, celebrates the rich history of the Sugar Hill neighborhood, brought to life through the Thrive in … Read more
Congratulations to The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which has been honored with the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This award, the highest national recognition for museums and libraries, highlights institutions demonstrating exceptional community service and innovative public engagement. Washington, DC—Today the Institute of Museum … Read more
By Abby Christensen If you have noticed that Speedway has felt a little brighter between Park and Campbell in the last few months, that’s because it is! Over the past year the Arts Foundation has had the opportunity to support Allison Miller of Alley Cat Murals and a stellar team of artists that she assembled … Read more
The Haiku Hike literary competition and self-guided urban poetry hike has become one of Tucson’s signature “rites of spring,” signaling new beginnings and growth. This year’s theme is Serenity. Presented by The Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and the University of Arizona Poetry Center, the 5th annual Haiku Hike literary competition showcases 20 winning haiku poems … Read more
March Artist Introducing our Color Palette of the Month artist, Sharly Scannell! Artwork Title: Wavy Bag Medium: Cotton Yarn Year: 2024 Meet Sharly, the creative mind behind Clever Stitches. She is passionate about crafting modern handcrafted designs that seamlessly blend classic crochet techniques with contemporary fashion trends. Clever Stitches is Sharly’s brainchild, where she channels … Read more