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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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From the Desk of Wylwyn…

From the Desk of Wylwyn…

Let's talk about jobs, art jobs. Who gets them, who doesn’t.  Public Art has started to take off in our beloved city, the City of Tucson. Just in the past few years, we’ve seen many Downtown buildings, neighborhood streets, and public spaces adorned with bright, colorful, ...

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.

Call to Artists: THRIVE IN THE 05 STORYTELLING PUBLIC ART 

Call to Artists: THRIVE IN THE 05 STORYTELLING PUBLIC ART 

Grant Road Overpass Project – New Public Art Opportunity in Tucson

Grant Road Overpass Project – New Public Art Opportunity in Tucson

SaludArte Grant Program Provides NEW Opportunities for Artists!

SaludArte Grant Program Provides NEW Opportunities for Artists!

Arts Calendar

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

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