CALL TO ARTISTS & COMMUNITY  OPPORTUNITIES

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance offers year round opportunities for artists to exhibit their work in the community in galleries, at festivals and events, as well as booking for concerts and special projects.  Below are current opportunities that are open for application at SAACA.  In addition, SAACA provides a free local Call to Artist service open to all organizations to submit open artist and creative opportunities. 
We believe the arts provide a tool for mobilization and build community leadership and capacity. 
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​We are proud to collaborate with local businesses, governments, arts and cultural organizations, and individual artists in our community to create custom arts partnerships and opportunities. ​
VISUAL ARTIST, MURAL, SCULPTURE & CRAFT ARTISAN OPPORTUNITIES
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Desert Artisans' Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Desert Artisans' Gallery, Tucson's longest running artists' cooperative, is currently jurying for full membership 2D and 3D artists.  If you are interested in being a part of a group of artists whose focus is not only artistic excellence, but a collaborative approach to the art business, then consider joining Desert Artisans’.  For further information visit our website at DesertArtisansGallery.com and click on “Call to Artists”
How to Apply for Opportunity - All applicants must present original artwork for jury, and reside full time in the Tucson area.  If, after reviewing the "Call to Artists" on our website, you are interested in jurying, please contact info@deesrtartisansgallery.com


SAACA - Vendor, Artist & Craft Artisan Exhibit and Booth Space Available (Tucson, AZ)
April 1-2, 2023 - Tucson Folk Festival
The 38th Annual Tucson Folk Festival is Arizona's largest free to the public music festival and one of the longest running festivals in the country celebrating Americana/Folk Music traditions and all the wonderful variations. Performances range from American bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, Celtic, zydeco, and various styles of Latin and Mexican music! This annual family-friendly festival is held in some of the most historic sections of Tucson and features six stages of live music, more than 125 performances, a community vendor and food marketplace, kids and family activities, a songwriting competition, and a beer and wine garden. The festival is a music-focused event and draws more than 15,000 attendees in person each year. The Tucson Folk Festival is produced by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association (TKMA) and Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA). 
Booth space starts at only $250. Apply online here: 
saaca.formstack.com/forms/april_1_2_2023_tucson_folk_festival_vendor_application

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SAACA - Artist & Craft Artisan Space Available (Glendale, AZ)
February 4, 2023 - Glendale Arts & Culture Fest at Murphy Park (Super Bowl 2023 in Glendale, AZ)
(Glendale, AZ) Artist Space still available. (Booth space starts at $150) The weekend before Super Bowl in Glendale, AZ. On Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. attendees can meander through Murphy Park in downtown Glendale. The festival will feature the works of over 50 artisans, live painting and performance art, interactive activities and featured fine artists. Just one week prior to the Big Game being held in Glendale, highlighted experiences will include an arts and craft vendor marketplace, pop-up performances in the local downtown businesses, live music and cultural entertainment on the event mainstage, interactive art installations, family art activities, and food vendors. Apply online here: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/downtown_glendale_arts_culture_fest


SAACA - Artist in Residence at CATALYST Arts & Maker Space (Tucson, AZ)
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is seeking local artists for the inaugural Artist-in-Residence program at CATALYST Arts & Maker Space in the Tucson Mall. The program provides flexible space for artists to create in an open studio environment with opportunities to engage the community through collaboration, workshops, and artist talks. The Artist-in-Residence will also serve as CATALYST ambassador, educating the public about SAACA and CATALYST Arts & Maker Space. Learn more and apply online at:   https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/catalyst_artist_in_residence


2023 Quilt Fiesta - Tucson Quilters Guild (Tucson, AZ)
Tucson Quilters Guild is looking for vendors for our 45th Annual Quilt Show to be held on Feb. 24-26, 2023, at the Pima County Fairgrounds Old Pueblo Hall. Approx. 4,000 Attendees. 95% Women, 50% Retired. Attendees are interested in art using 100% cotton fabric. They're also interested in embellishment supplies such as beads, paint, decorative threads, buttons, crystals, yarn, dyes, hand dyed fabrics, and marbled fabrics. They're also looking to buy quilts, learn new techniques, learn about new tools and processes, and find ideas, and inspiration. The Guild will be displaying approximately 500 quilts, with approximately 500 more for sale. This is the largest quilt show in the SW United States, and is a long-established event. 
Deadline: Feb 01, 2023 12:00 AM 
Application: Visit tucsonquiltersguild.com/quilt-show-vendors/ to download the vendor application, email us at QuiltFiestaVendors@TucsonQuilters, or call Jean Firestine at 520-490-7837 for more information. 

SCOTTSDALE - RFQ: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Art Project | Scottsdale Public Art 
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Public Art Project
Application Deadline: Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. MST (AZ)
Total Project Budget: $65,500
Scottsdale Public Art is seeking to contract with an artist to design, fabricate, and install artistic features at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at 7301 E Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. This 30-acre park has been a Scottsdale staple for more than 40 years and has approximately 1 million visitors a year. The park features trains, a carousel, a playground, a model railroad building, and a railroad museum. The scope for the public art project focuses on the selected a artist designing, engineering, fabricating, and installing exterior permanent artwork at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The artwork will be placed outside near a new indoor multipurpose area. 
Learn More: https://scottsdalepublicart.org/mccormick-stillman-railroad-park-bunkhouse-project-rfq/

PERFORMING ARTS, LIVE ART & MUSICIAN OPPORTUNITIES

SAACA - 2023 Downtown Glendale Arts and Culture Fest - Call for Performers (Glendale, AZ)
Apply to perform at the inaugural Downtown Glendale Arts and Culture Fest on February 4, 2023. Live Painting, Interactive Art Activities, Chalk Art Murals, Mainstage Music and Cultural Performance, Pop Up Performance.
A collaboration between the City of Glendale, Local First Arizona, and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) – the Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest will feature immersive and experiential activities throughout Murphy Park. Engaging and community-minded experiences include an artisan market, interactive arts activities, downtown pop-up performances, and live art.
We are currently seeking: Live Painting, Interactive Art Activities, Chalk Art Murals, Mainstage Music and Cultural Performance, Pop Up Performance.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2022
Apply: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/artist_information_form
More information at: https://www.downtownglendalefest.com/

SAACA - Musician and Performer Opportunities at SAACA Events & Festivals (Statewide)
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is currently seeking musicians and performers to participate in upcoming programming. You can apply online and indicate your interest in the below programs through the online application.
•    Jan 14, 2023 - Sahuarita Art on the Lake Festival - Live Painting, Interactive Art Activities, Chalk Art Murals, Mainstage Music and Cultural Performance, Pop Up Performance.
•    Feb 4, 2023 - Glendale Arts & Culture Fest - Live Painting, Interactive Art Activities, Chalk Art Murals, Mainstage Music and Cultural Performance, Pop Up Performance.
•    Feb 11, 2023 - Oro Valley Cruise, BBQ and Blues Festival - Mainstage Blues Band Performance
•    March 18-19, 2023 - Oro Valley Spring Festival of the Arts - Mainstage Music and Cultural Performances, Strolling Acoustic Performances, Interactive Arts Activities
•    Ongoing - Music Performance Opportunities at Concert Series, Westward Look Resort, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
•    Ongoing - Creative Aging Programs at Senior Living Communities - Music and Performing Arts Performances, Arts & Crafts Workshops
Apply online at https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/artist_information_form

Local Musicians and Band Performance Opportunities (Phoenix, AZ)
Pita Jungle Downtown Phoenix location is looking for singer/songwriter solo artists as well as trio and quartet bands that perform originals as well as covers for the months of November through March.
The solo gig pays $150 for 2 sets between 6 and 8 pm. The full band gig pays $450. The performer, (or each performer if full band performance), gets one complimentary meal and two free drinks.
*Note: Small PA must be provided by the artist. We DO NOT have an in house PA.
Call Scott White directly at 480.203.6842 or email at swhite@pitajungle.com

Tucson Youth Music center Seeks Music Teachers and Volunteers
CATALYST is partnering with Tucson Youth Music Center to bring free weekly music lessons for underserved families in the community! Tucson Youth Music Center (TYMC) provides comprehensive weekly free music lessons to teach students how to play a musical instrument as well as, proper technique, repertoire, sight-reading, music theory, ear training, performance, and music appreciation. All necessary materials are provided to qualifying school-age children, pre-K through 12. TYMC music teachers are an extraordinary group of musicians who bring compassion and understanding to the life transforming power of music education.  Support, volunteer, or see if your child qualifies for lessons by visiting the Tucson Youth Music Center website. For more information, contact Dana Wier <dana.wier@tucsonyouthmusic.org>


MORE OPPORTUNITIES

SAACA Arts Administration & Marketing Internship Program (Statewide)
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is currently seeking social media, web and outreach interns to support our culinary, visual arts, and collective art space at the Tucson Mall. Internships begin in January 2023. Internships can be provided remotely, as well as onsite in Tucson, AZ. To learn more or apply, visit https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/saaca_internship_application


CATALYST Art Space offers Collective Office and Creation Space (Tucson, AZ)
CATALYST combines over 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting, event, classroom, and production space. SAACA conceived CATALYST after identifying a need for a dedicated community space that could uplift, connect and build stronger collaborations within our creative sector.  Hosting special events, seminars, presentations, art experiences, rehearsals, performances, and social gatherings for 25-350 people. Work with other creatives, makers, and community leaders in an inspiring and collaborative environment to seed new work, projects, and creativity together.  As a true community space, CATALYST is designed for collaboration and co-working. Based in the Tucson Mall, CATALYST offers plenty of parking, ADA accessibility, comfortable air conditioning, and a fun and colorful environment. Are you interested in utilizing CATALYST for as low as $150 as your home base? Contact kevin@saaca.org


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Arizona Commission on the Arts
Artist Opportunities Arts Opportunities - Arizona Commission on the Arts (azarts.gov)
Job Opportunities Jobs - Arizona Commission on the Arts (azarts.gov)

Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
​Public Art Opportunities Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona | The Arts Foundation (artsfoundtucson.org)

​MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES

​Submit your interest in performing at a SAACA Festival, Concert Series or Event.