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

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Canceled-2024 Call to Artists: 5th and 6th Street Pedestrian Safety and Walkability  

Canceled-2024 Call to Artists: 5th and 6th Street Pedestrian Safety and Walkability  

Guidelines Important Update The City of Tucson Transportation and Mobility Department recently announced the removal of art components from this public project. Given this development the Arts Foundation regrets announcing the cancelation of the 5th and 6th Street Pedestrian Safety and ...

Arts News

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

Downtown’s Largest Sculpture to be Restored

Downtown’s Largest Sculpture to be Restored

Hope for healing through the arts By Dr. Theresa Ann Cullen

Hope for healing through the arts By Dr. Theresa Ann Cullen

SaludArte has REOPENED for Artists/Artist Teams in Ajo, AZ

SaludArte has REOPENED for Artists/Artist Teams in Ajo, AZ

Experience Open studio Tours 2023

Experience Open studio Tours 2023

Color Palette of the Month: Coley Curry

Color Palette of the Month: Coley Curry

Welcome to the Team, Gabriela Muñoz

Welcome to the Team, Gabriela Muñoz

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

2024 Call to Youth Artists TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH (TABY) SUMMER PROGRAM

2024 Call to Youth Artists TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH (TABY) SUMMER PROGRAM

2024 Call to Teaching Artists  TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH (TABY) SUMMER PROGRAM 

2024 Call to Teaching Artists  TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH (TABY) SUMMER PROGRAM 

Call to Artists: Esperanza dance project

Call to Artists: Esperanza dance project

Arts Calendar

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

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