TUCSON, AZ — The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona have partnered to restore the Miracle Mile mosaic mural on Interstate 10, marking a significant milestone for public art in the city. Local artist Paloma Jacqueline led the fabrication of approximately 2,000 new ceramic … Read more
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department, is thrilled to announce ChezSpirit & Nicci Radhe as the selected artist team for the 2026 SaludArte project. The team is comprised of Chezale Rodriguez, Wade Antonio Colwell, and Nicci Radhe. Now in its third iteration, SaludArte is a … Read more
Tucson native Cece Chavez graduated from the University of Arizona’s art school in December 2024. From an early age, Cece knew she needed art in her life, whether it was her full-time job or a side career. In art school, she fell in love with painting and printmaking, using her hands and more traditional studio … Read more
The Arts Foundation welcomes Logan Greene, musician and founding member of Groundworks Tucson, as a new member for the Public Art and Community Design Committee (PACDC). As Greene steps into his new role, he explains his interest behind joining a Committee that takes on decisions regarding Tucson’s Public Art Program. Sadie Shaw (SS): Why did … Read more
Maureen Lueck has served the Public Art & Community Design Committee (PACDC) for more than a decade and shared the reason behind her decision to stay after all these years. Sadie Shaw (SS): Why did you join PACDC? Maureen Lueck (ML): The first Public Art and Community Design Committee I attended was May 14th, 2014. … Read more
The Arts Foundation welcomes Lizzy Golden as City of Tucson Ward 5 Appointee for the Public Art and Community Design Committee (PACDC). As Golden steps into her new role, she explains the reason behind joining a Committee that takes on decisions regarding Tucson’s Public Art Program in this Q&A with Sadie Shaw. Sadie Shaw (SS): … Read more
Tucson-based ceramicist and educator Paloma Jacqueline (Arts Foundation 2021 CARES Artist grantee) transforms public spaces by bringing forward the hidden and overlooked stories of Tucson’s communities through ceramic art. Her three major public art projects—one completed, one premiering, and one underway—visualize the oral histories of Barrio Nopal and John F. Kennedy Park, and lead the … Read more
Opportunity Details Status: Closed Due date: April 9, 2026 11:59 pm Award: Budget: $315,000 Managed by: publicart@artsfoundtucson.org Submission link: https://artsfoundtucson.submittable.com/submit Eligibility: Open to professional artists and artist teams with experience creating large-scale public art sculptures for Southern Arizona’s desert climate.22nd St Camino Seco to Houghton RFQ_Guidelines Download Guidelines (pdf) | English Download Guidelines (pdf) | Español PROJECT OVERVIEW The 22nd St: Camino Seco … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Are you a collaborative artist who loves teaching, learning, and creating with community members? The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department, invites artists and artist teams to lead community-driven art projects that help reduce stigma around substance use. We are seeking artists who are … Read more
Housing PROJECT OVERVIEW Sugar Hill on Stone is a new affordable housing development located in the Sugar Hill neighborhood at 1910 N. Stone Avenue. The project will offer 66 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units across three- and four-story buildings. Amenities will include a BBQ area, a playground for children, and a multi-purpose community room. This development is part of the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Housing … Read more