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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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Apply for the 2024 stART Grant for Creatives!

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 ...

Arts News

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

Press Release: Arts Foundation and Health Department Partner on upcoming art and wellness events

Press Release: Arts Foundation and Health Department Partner on upcoming art and wellness events

Arizona Commission on the Arts approved over $5 million in grants

Arizona Commission on the Arts approved over $5 million in grants

Color palette of the month: Geo Maybe

Color palette of the month: Geo Maybe

Poetry in motion along stretch of Mountain Avenue

Poetry in motion along stretch of Mountain Avenue

Welcome to the Team, Ariel Fry!

Welcome to the Team, Ariel Fry!

Join Our Team!

Join Our Team!

Opportunities

Calls to artists and other opportunities for artists.

Call to Artists: Esperanza dance project

Call to Artists: Esperanza dance project

Call to Artists: Permanent, Public art, large scale, Angel sculpture.

Call to Artists: Permanent, Public art, large scale, Angel sculpture.

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona: Professional Artist Mentors & Volunteer Mentors

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona: Professional Artist Mentors & Volunteer Mentors

Arts Calendar

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

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