Press Release

The Arts Foundation to Receive $500,000 Grant from the NEA as part of the American Rescue Plan

TUCSON—The Arts Foundation is pleased to announce we have been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Arts Foundation is receiving $500,000 and will use this funding to distribute grants throughout Southern Arizona to eligible recipients to save jobs and to … Read more

THE ARTS FOUNDATION IS RELOCATING TO THE WESTSIDE

THE ARTS FOUNDATION IS RELOCATING TO THE WESTSIDE AS TENANTS OF THE YWCA TUCSON, AZ, September 9, 2021 – The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is on the move. As of September 2021, the Arts Foundation will relocate its headquarters to Tucson’s Westside as tenants of the YWCA’s Main Campus at 525 N. … Read more

TABY Ribbon Cutting Event on Thursday, July 29!

Para Español, haga clic aqui! Transportation Art By Youth Summer Program RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY July 27, 2021 – Join the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), Office of Ward 1 City Council, the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona (AFTSA) in celebrating the completion … Read more

Announcing Tony Plak as the Transportation Art By Youth Summer Program Teaching Artist!

Meet the Transportation Art By Youth Summer Program Teaching Artist!           📷 Anahi Herrera In collaboration with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and City of Tucson Ward 1, with funding from the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the City of Tucson, the Arts Foundation for Tucson … Read more

Over $1.75 million in emergency relief provides lifeline to Tucson’s creative workforce.

Over $1.75 million in emergency relief provides lifeline to Tucson’s creative workforce in 2020 through the We Are One | Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. TUCSON, AZ (March 23, 2021) — Over 300 emergency relief grants were awarded to arts organizations, entertainment venues/stages, and workers in the creative industry, totaling over $1.75 million in late 2020 … Read more

Funding awarded from the Theater Artists Emergency Fund

Donations exceed expectations; every applicant recommended for relief funding from the Theater Artists Emergency Fund.  September 8, 2020 (TUCSON, AZ) — It is rare for funders to be able to award every single person who applies for funding, but the Theater Artists Emergency Fund (TAEF) was able to fulfill this goal with generous support and … Read more

Congrats to the 2020/2021 New Works grantees!

Local artists receive $20,000 to create innovative projects, addressing themes like identity, community, and healing. Five artists have been awarded $4,000 each to start innovative new art projects thanks to the New Works Artist Project Grant. Funded by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona (AFTSA), the New Works Grant seeks to support diverse, … Read more

Meet our new Executive Director!

The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona announces new Executive Director, Adriana Gallego! We are excited to announce that Adriana Gallego has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Gallego’s extensive background in the arts and previous leadership roles in arts organizations nationally makes her a … Read more

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona doubles impact of Pivot Grant with $25,000 matching grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Community Foundation for Southern Arizona doubles impact of emergency arts funding with $25,000 matching grant $50,000 in Pivot Grants offer relief to artists and arts organizations affected by the COVID-19 crisis    April 17, 2020 (TUCSON, Ariz.) —  The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has joined forces with the Arts Foundation … Read more