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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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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

We connected with Jimmy Descant and asked him some questions about his art practice and his new public art piece in Tucson, AZ titled, "The Coopers Crested Cooper" Found Object Assemblage Sculpture. Artwork Location: Martha Cooper Library, midtown Tucson. Jimmy Descant next to "The ...
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Arts News

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

ARTISTORIES: Mele Martinez

ARTISTORIES: Mele Martinez

Case Study: Insights from The Loft Cinema

Case Study: Insights from The Loft Cinema

EXTRA! EXTRA! Update from the Executive Director

EXTRA! EXTRA! Update from the Executive Director

Shout out for Public Art in Tucson!

Shout out for Public Art in Tucson!

Hear what happened at the NEA and Arts Funder Panel!

Hear what happened at the NEA and Arts Funder Panel!

Connecting with Public Art in Tucson

Connecting with Public Art in Tucson

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Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Audition for Dancers: Stories from Home

Audition for Dancers: Stories from Home

Call for Artist/RFQ – Temporary SMoCa Mural

Call for Artist/RFQ – Temporary SMoCa Mural

Applications are Now Open for VSPS 2025

Applications are Now Open for VSPS 2025

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Arts Calendar

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

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