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

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Creative Capital: How Tucson’s arts sector is weathering a turbulent era

Creative Capital: How Tucson’s arts sector is weathering a turbulent era

Tucson Weekly Article by Alex Gallagher and Jimmy Magahern In their recent Tucson Weekly article, “Creative Capital: How Tucson’s Arts Sector Is Weathering a Turbulent Era,” writers Alex Gallagher and Jimmy Magahern explore how local arts leaders are navigating shifting funding ...
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Arts News

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

Tucson Community Conversation: Arizona Commission on the Arts announces Statewide Tours

Tucson Community Conversation: Arizona Commission on the Arts announces Statewide Tours

Arts Foundation Grantees featured in national news for amplifying border and Indigenous stories through film.

Arts Foundation Grantees featured in national news for amplifying border and Indigenous stories through film.

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Public Art spotlight: A Q&A with Jimmy Descant on “The Coopers Crested Cooper” found object Assemblage Sculpture

Public Art spotlight: A Q&A with Jimmy Descant on “The Coopers Crested Cooper” found object Assemblage Sculpture

Announcing the 2024 Operating Support Grant for Organizations Grantees. 

Announcing the 2024 Operating Support Grant for Organizations Grantees. 

Press Release: 2025 SaludArte: RFQ

Press Release: 2025 SaludArte: RFQ

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Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Call to Artists: Just Add Water Art Exhibition

Call to Artists: Just Add Water Art Exhibition

Call to Artists: Switzer Canyon Roundabout 3D Artwork

Call to Artists: Switzer Canyon Roundabout 3D Artwork

Call to Public Art Panelists

Call to Public Art Panelists

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Arts Calendar

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

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