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

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Apply for the 2024 stART Grant for Creatives!

A new grant opportunity is now open for Artists, Artist Groups, Community Groups, 501(c)3 organizations in City of Tucson, City of South Tucson, Pima County, Native Sovereign Nations of Tohono O’odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Learn more and apply INFORMATIONAL ...

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NEW Artistories Episode featuring Amber Doe, Textile artist, Printmaker, and Jewelry Designer

NEW Artistories: Senna Flora, Creator of Remedy Rising

Artists Reunite after 20 years to restore Stone Avenue Mural

The Arts Foundation to Receive $500,000 Grant from the NEA as part of the American Rescue Plan

Organizaciones de arte y cultura: Proyecto Gobernadora Ciclo 2 aceptando aplicaciones

Organizaciones de arte y cultura: Proyecto Gobernadora Ciclo 2 aceptando aplicaciones (Cerrado)

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BICAS Art Auction

Request for Qualifications – Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Call to Artists | The Exotic Sublime | on a wing

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

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