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The Arts Foundation aims to keep the arts community connected and informed. Check out what is new and newsworthy with AFTSA and the Southern Arizona arts community.

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. 

Color Palette of the Month: Bryan-Mikhail Riggs

Color Palette of the Month: Bryan-Mikhail Riggs

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

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona: Professional Artist Mentors & Volunteer Mentors

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona: Professional Artist Mentors & Volunteer Mentors

SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk

SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk

Apply for the 2024 stART Grant for Creatives!

Apply for the 2024 stART Grant for Creatives!

Arts Calendar

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

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