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

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Press Release: 2026 Tucson Poet Laureate

Press Release: 2026 Tucson Poet Laureate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Contact Information Kelly Wiehe Cultural Affairs Officer City Manager's Office Kelly.Wiehe@tucsonaz.gov 520-540-7508 Gia Del Pino Communications Manager Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern ...
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Arts News

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

Announcing the 2025 SaludArte Selected Artist: Elizabeth Burden

Announcing the 2025 SaludArte Selected Artist: Elizabeth Burden

Welcome to the Team, Gia Del Pino

Welcome to the Team, Gia Del Pino

New elephant conservation sculpture installed at Reid Park Zoo

New elephant conservation sculpture installed at Reid Park Zoo

June’s Color palette of the month: Xinyu Zhang

June’s Color palette of the month: Xinyu Zhang

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

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

Call to Public Art Panelists

Call to Public Art Panelists

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Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Tempe Beach Park Plinth Sculpture

Tempe Beach Park Plinth Sculpture

Call to Artists – Sahuarita Plein Air Competition, January 10

Call to Artists – Sahuarita Plein Air Competition, January 10

San Xavier Mission 1017 Calendar Photography Contest

San Xavier Mission 1017 Calendar Photography Contest

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Arts Calendar

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

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