The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose, through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
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POP: ART IN UNEXPECTED PLACES FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2021
Join the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Kierland Masters Association for the 5th annual celebration of the arts, including an Artisan Market, 5K Fun Run, Charity Night, alongside over 50 live performances and art displays! -
SAHUARITA CHALK ART FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
SAACA and the Town of Sahuarita are inviting artists to hit the pavement, with chalk that is. In one day, an amazing collection of chalk artists will bring the park pavement to colorful life. Attendees can watch professional artists create stunning murals in a variety of themes, or grab a piece of chalk at the Sahuarita Lake Park. -
LA ENCANTADA FINE ART MARKET
NOVEMBER 20 & 21, 2021
From metalwork to locally-designed fashion, the open-air La Encantada Fine Art Market is an opportunity to support local artisans and fine art crafters while strolling the lush and ever-blooming garden walkways of the outdoor La Encantada Shopping Center. Artists are among some of the hardest hit during the pandemic, and we invite the community to come out to support their work and be inspired by their creativity, in a safe and socially distanced atmosphere. -
ORO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2021
The Oro Valley Festival of the Arts and Holiday Tree Lighting is a two-day Festival that adds vibrancy to Oro Valley by creating opportunities for people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds to celebrate the arts. The mission of the Festival of the Arts is to connect art and the community by presenting an annual arts festival and by promoting the arts in the Southern Arizona community. -
VOLUNTEER AT A SAACA EVENT
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance depends upon local volunteer support to maintain our robust and diverse calendar of ongoing community programs and special events. Ongoing needs include volunteer opportunities at live music concerts, festivals and culinary events, docent opportunities at our new CATALYST Maker & Arts Space as well as in office team support. -
CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Blending science, mechanics and design is an innovative art form in its own right. Car design is a ubiquitous but often overlooked art form which SAACA brings to light through our annual Classic Car Show. The event invites thousands of people out to rev up the weekend with live oldies music, kids’ activities and great food. With over 30 different classes of auto awards given in Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine and People’s Choice. -
OVER 300,000 NEW ARTS EXPERIENCES CREATED
COVID-19 & SAACA
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the landscape of arts audiences and individual artists and organizations, SAACA also continues to re-evaluate our targeted service and program areas. COVID-19 has disproportionally affected communities throughout Southern Arizona, and we will need to respond accordingly. It has become clear to us that our priority needs to develop new opportunities for the arts and artists to thrive in most underserved communities.
To better understand how SAACA can actively diversify our leadership and continue to serve our community more reflectively and equitably through programming, this piece continues to develop and evolve.
As an organization committed to strengthening the bonds between people, place, and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences, we know that our work will be needed more than ever into the future. This work will be rooted in collaboration and finding a shared community vision.
In 2021, SAACA will begin the slow process of a rebuild, reenvision, and recovery. This will start with a new strategic planning cycle that will look different than any other purpose-driven work we have embarked upon in the past. We will continue to look to our community of creatives, makers, artists, and diverse groups of partners for guidance, direction, and inspiration.
To better understand how SAACA can actively diversify our leadership and continue to serve our community more reflectively and equitably through programming, this piece continues to develop and evolve.
As an organization committed to strengthening the bonds between people, place, and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences, we know that our work will be needed more than ever into the future. This work will be rooted in collaboration and finding a shared community vision.
In 2021, SAACA will begin the slow process of a rebuild, reenvision, and recovery. This will start with a new strategic planning cycle that will look different than any other purpose-driven work we have embarked upon in the past. We will continue to look to our community of creatives, makers, artists, and diverse groups of partners for guidance, direction, and inspiration.
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