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

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Poetry in motion along stretch of Mountain Avenue

Poetry in motion along stretch of Mountain Avenue

In a new report by Pat Harris for KGUN9 Tucson, we hear the story behind how Tucson artist Simon Donovan and University of Arizona Professor of Linguistics, Ofelia Zepeda came up with the perfect integration of visual art and poetry. This Percent for Public Art project came to be thanks to a ...

Arts News

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

New Artistories Episode with Luck Salway

New Artistories Episode with Luck Salway

Color Palette of the Month – AUGUST: Alejandro Macias

Color Palette of the Month – AUGUST: Alejandro Macias

NEW Call to Artists! Art In Your Park: Joaquin Murrieta Park

NEW Call to Artists! Art In Your Park: Joaquin Murrieta Park

Work with us! The Arts Foundation is hiring.

Work with us! The Arts Foundation is hiring.

Color Palette of the Month – JUNE: Marco “Marcoso” Oliva

Color Palette of the Month – JUNE: Marco “Marcoso” Oliva

Newly Completed Public Art Project by Rebecca Carlton

Newly Completed Public Art Project by Rebecca Carlton

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Call to Artists: Silverbell: Goret to El Camino del Cerro

Call to Artists: Silverbell: Goret to El Camino del Cerro

Last Chance to Apply to WESTAF’s BIPOC Artist Fund

Last Chance to Apply to WESTAF’s BIPOC Artist Fund

Seeking community Members to join Thrive in 05 panel!

Seeking community Members to join Thrive in 05 panel!

Arts Calendar

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

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