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

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Explore Downtown Tucson Through Haiku Hike

Explore Downtown Tucson Through Haiku Hike

The Haiku Hike literary competition and self-guided urban poetry hike has become one of Tucson’s signature “rites of spring,” signaling new beginnings and growth. This year’s theme is Serenity.  Presented by The Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and the University of Arizona Poetry ...

Arts News

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

Community Arts Reception

Community Arts Reception

Nefftys – Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary

Nefftys – Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary

Open Studio Tours 2023 – Application are now open!

Open Studio Tours 2023 – Application are now open!

Project Mesquite Informational Webinar

Project Mesquite Informational Webinar

Spring Winders – Designer, Metalsmith and Owner of Heliotrope

Spring Winders – Designer, Metalsmith and Owner of Heliotrope

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

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

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Call to Artists: SUGAR HILL Neighborhood BANNERS 

Call to Artists: SUGAR HILL Neighborhood BANNERS 

Calling all residents and friends of the Sugar Hill Neighborhood!

Calling all residents and friends of the Sugar Hill Neighborhood!

Call to filmmakers: WomenCinemakers 2024, Biennale for women filmmakers and artists

Call to filmmakers: WomenCinemakers 2024, Biennale for women filmmakers and artists

Arts Calendar

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

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