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

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Arts funding dispersed in Tucson just before NEA tried to rescind it

Arts funding dispersed in Tucson just before NEA tried to rescind it

Arizona Daily Star Article by Cathalena E. Burch Just weeks before federal funding was nearly rescinded, the Arts Foundation awarded over $850,000 in ARPA grants. In an Arizona Daily Star interview, Grants Director Gabriela Muñoz explained how the funding reimbursed projects and expanded ...
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Arts News

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

New project aims to put Tucson’s arts and culture “on the map”

New project aims to put Tucson’s arts and culture “on the map”

Welcome to the Team, YU YU SHIRATORI!

Welcome to the Team, YU YU SHIRATORI!

Announcing 2024 stART Grantees!

Announcing 2024 stART Grantees!

Sugar Hill Mural: Painting your community, one brushstroke at a time.

Sugar Hill Mural: Painting your community, one brushstroke at a time.

2024 Open Studio Tours Returns November 8th,9th, & 10th with New Features and 180 Participating Artists 

2024 Open Studio Tours Returns November 8th,9th, & 10th with New Features and 180 Participating Artists 

Color palette of the month: Janny Taylor

Color palette of the month: Janny Taylor

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Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

2026 Namingha Institute Residency

2026 Namingha Institute Residency

bicas is Seeking Teaching Artists

bicas is Seeking Teaching Artists

Call for Entries | SONORAN HOURGLASS: Dawn’s Early Light

Call for Entries | SONORAN HOURGLASS: Dawn’s Early Light

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Arts Calendar

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

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