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Takeover Lounge, Prime Interview, 2020. Project Creosote Grantee. Photo by G. Barreda

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Color palette of the month: Celene Arvizu

Color palette of the month: Celene Arvizu

SEPTEMBER ARTIST Introducing our Color Palette of the Month artist, Celene Arvizu AKA Quantum Casual! Artwork Title: “Afirmaciones Dulces" Medium: Digital Year: 2024 From the Digital series, "Afirmaciones Dulces" 2024 Whether you’re looking for a quirky portrait, an artsy ...

Arts News

Current events, announcements, and news about the arts and artists of Tucson and Southern Arizona. 

Business License and LLC Workshop for creatives

Business License and LLC Workshop for creatives

2025 ARPA Artists Grant Info Session

2025 ARPA Artists Grant Info Session

Join the Arts FOUNDATION Team!

Join the Arts FOUNDATION Team!

Press Release: Announcing Two Grant Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations in Southern Arizona

Press Release: Announcing Two Grant Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations in Southern Arizona

We Made the News: Tucson.com Article

We Made the News: Tucson.com Article

Celebrate the New Arts Installation at Wagging Tails Dog Park thanks to the 2024 TABY Artists

Celebrate the New Arts Installation at Wagging Tails Dog Park thanks to the 2024 TABY Artists

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Business License and LLC Workshop for creatives

Business License and LLC Workshop for creatives

Open Call | Tempe Public Art: Pre-qualified Artist List 2025-27

Open Call | Tempe Public Art: Pre-qualified Artist List 2025-27

2025 Namingha Institute Residency

2025 Namingha Institute Residency

Arts Calendar

A local arts calendar, including upcoming events, important dates, and deadlines.

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