CALL TO ARTISTS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
- SAACA Arts, Creative & Maker Opportunities for makers, creatives, chefs, musicians and more
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- Community Arts Engagement & Learning Opportunities
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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the arts. By supporting and developing innovative community arts programming, we help create communities capable of positive, diverse and equitable public dialogue and action. We believe the arts provide a tool for mobilization and build community leadership and capacity.
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.
If you are a community member and would like to add an artist opportunity to our monthly updates, please fill out the link below.
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.
If you are a community member and would like to add an artist opportunity to our monthly updates, please fill out the link below.
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QUESTIONS?
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VISUAL ART OPPORTUNITIES
Oro Valley Self-Storage and Business Center Public Art RFQ
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
Request for Qualifications
Oro Valley Self-Storage and Business Center
Opportunity for Exterior Permanent Artwork Installation
Budget: $70,000
Deadline: December 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm MST
Location: Oracle Road and Calle Concordia
Eligibility: Must be living and working in the Western States Region of the U.S.
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is issuing an open Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new permanent series of multiple or individual sculptural installations at the new Oro Valley, AZ Self-Storage and Business Center.
Oro Valley Self-Storage and Business Center is located at the base of the Pusch View Mountains in Oro Valley, AZ. The building consists of a two-story self-storage and business center that will serve the local communities self-storage needs and provide space for future business tenants. Tucked into the northwest corner of the site, the building is surrounded by existing and new vegetation, creating a landscape buffer that along with the building materials natural colored tones, softens the buildings form.
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
Request for Qualifications
Oro Valley Self-Storage and Business Center
Opportunity for Exterior Permanent Artwork Installation
Budget: $70,000
Deadline: December 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm MST
Location: Oracle Road and Calle Concordia
Eligibility: Must be living and working in the Western States Region of the U.S.
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is issuing an open Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a new permanent series of multiple or individual sculptural installations at the new Oro Valley, AZ Self-Storage and Business Center.
Oro Valley Self-Storage and Business Center is located at the base of the Pusch View Mountains in Oro Valley, AZ. The building consists of a two-story self-storage and business center that will serve the local communities self-storage needs and provide space for future business tenants. Tucked into the northwest corner of the site, the building is surrounded by existing and new vegetation, creating a landscape buffer that along with the building materials natural colored tones, softens the buildings form.
MRA Associates Community Gallery Call to Artist
January – March 2021
Art in a Time of Pandemic and Quarantine
In hopes of creating a stronger sense of our community as we spend time apart, the MRA Associates’ Community Gallery will feature an exhibition with artwork inspired by life during the COVID-19 pandemic. With an abundance of time on our hands, the quarantine has provided many artists with an opportunity to learn new creative techniques, while digging deeper to their emotional connection to their work and process. Selected artists work will be featured alongside an artist’s statement of purpose and inspiration. Up to three artists will be selected to feature six to ten original, two-dimensional works. Selected artists will receive a $100 honorarium. Exhibition Dates: 1/8/20 - 5/07/21 *Tentative Dates / Subject to Change
MRA Associates' Community Gallery - Phoenix, Arizona
January – March 2021
Art in a Time of Pandemic and Quarantine
In hopes of creating a stronger sense of our community as we spend time apart, the MRA Associates’ Community Gallery will feature an exhibition with artwork inspired by life during the COVID-19 pandemic. With an abundance of time on our hands, the quarantine has provided many artists with an opportunity to learn new creative techniques, while digging deeper to their emotional connection to their work and process. Selected artists work will be featured alongside an artist’s statement of purpose and inspiration. Up to three artists will be selected to feature six to ten original, two-dimensional works. Selected artists will receive a $100 honorarium. Exhibition Dates: 1/8/20 - 5/07/21 *Tentative Dates / Subject to Change
MRA Associates' Community Gallery - Phoenix, Arizona
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ARTS CARE PACKAGES
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is looking to our creative partners and individuals - musicians, crafters, artisans, makers and enthusiasts to help us deliver over 400 arts care packages to Southern Arizona individuals and Veterans living in isolated environments in local Assisted Living, Nursing and full time care facilities. HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE Below is a list of the types of items we are looking to create, and provide. We are looking for 15-25 small kits or items per person to be donated. If you have a project in mind that is not listed below, just let us know!
The activities would have to be for individuals with limited dexterity and include clear instruction sheets, which SAACA can print out for you. If there is a designed coloring sheet, we can print that in-house for you as well. These would have to all be in-room, self-paced activities. Donated materials will be disinfected before delivery to the residents.
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OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY CALL TO ARTISTS
Complete the form below contact information and artist opportunity details below to be considered for addition to SAACA's 'Calls to Artist' opportunities. There is no charge for listing an arts opportunity.
SAACA publishes our calls to artist in two ways:
Submissions must be received by the 25th of each month to be considered for addition to the website and email blast for the following month.
Any questions can be directed to the Matt, Director of Programs & Community Outreach - matt@saaca.org
SAACA publishes our calls to artist in two ways:
- Monthly email blast on or close to the 1st of each month sent to our 'artist opportunities' distribution list.
- Hosting on SAACA website https://www.saaca.org/callstoartist.html.
Submissions must be received by the 25th of each month to be considered for addition to the website and email blast for the following month.
Any questions can be directed to the Matt, Director of Programs & Community Outreach - matt@saaca.org
Call to Artist: Cultural Strategies for Community Engagement by Tucson Water
Organization Name: Tucson Water, a Department of the City of Tucson
Location of Opportunity: Wards 1 and 5, City of Tucson , Arizona
Deadline for Submission: Jan 27, 2021 05:00 PM
As part of the US Water Alliance's Water, Arts, and Culture Accelerator Tucson Water is issuing an open Request for Qualifications for artists and cultural contributors who, based on artistic achievement and an understanding of the community, can lead the development of new cultural strategies for improving community engagement and building public trust around the topic of water. The selected applicant will utilize their knowledge and practice of art, culture, and creativity to work with a small team within Tucson Water’s Public Information and Conservation Office to create and implement a place-based community relationship building project designed to build agency and equity among partners and stakeholders such as residents, businesses, utility staff, and policy makers. The geographic focus of this work is City of Tucson Wards 1 and 5. Please click here for more information including project description, artist eligibility, timeline, and to submit an application.
How to Apply: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/artists
Please direct inquiries to Kelly Wiehe at kelly.wiehe@tucsonaz.gov; (520) 975-3295
Timeline:
Organization Name: Tucson Water, a Department of the City of Tucson
Location of Opportunity: Wards 1 and 5, City of Tucson , Arizona
Deadline for Submission: Jan 27, 2021 05:00 PM
As part of the US Water Alliance's Water, Arts, and Culture Accelerator Tucson Water is issuing an open Request for Qualifications for artists and cultural contributors who, based on artistic achievement and an understanding of the community, can lead the development of new cultural strategies for improving community engagement and building public trust around the topic of water. The selected applicant will utilize their knowledge and practice of art, culture, and creativity to work with a small team within Tucson Water’s Public Information and Conservation Office to create and implement a place-based community relationship building project designed to build agency and equity among partners and stakeholders such as residents, businesses, utility staff, and policy makers. The geographic focus of this work is City of Tucson Wards 1 and 5. Please click here for more information including project description, artist eligibility, timeline, and to submit an application.
How to Apply: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/artists
Please direct inquiries to Kelly Wiehe at kelly.wiehe@tucsonaz.gov; (520) 975-3295
Timeline:
- Call to Artists posts January 5, 2021
- Deadline for submittals 5:00 PM, January 27, 2021
- Notification of finalists (3) February 8, 2021
- Finalist Interviews February 15-18, 2021
- Artist selection and notification February 22, 2021
- Project development and implementation February-September 2021
Coffee Shop Seeking Artwork
Organization Name: Crema Coffee
Location of Opportunity: Tucson, AZ
Deadline for Submission: On-going
Crema Coffee is a brand new coffee shop located on the NW side in the Bookman’s plaza on the SE corner of Ina and Thornydale. They are seeking new pieces of artwork and photography to showcase on their walls. Most mediums are welcome.
How to Apply: Please direct inquiries to Amy and Aaron at cremacoffee42@gmail.com or call 520-425-3257.
Location of Opportunity: Tucson, AZ
Deadline for Submission: On-going
Crema Coffee is a brand new coffee shop located on the NW side in the Bookman’s plaza on the SE corner of Ina and Thornydale. They are seeking new pieces of artwork and photography to showcase on their walls. Most mediums are welcome.
How to Apply: Please direct inquiries to Amy and Aaron at cremacoffee42@gmail.com or call 520-425-3257.
CAA's Annual Open Exhibit “PARALLEL DIMENSIONS”
Organization Name: Collage Artists of America
Location of Opportunity: On-Line Virtual Show
Deadline for Submission: Jan 17, 2021 12:00 AM
Collage Artists of America (CAA) is accepting entries for “Parallel Dimensions–An Open Virtual On-Line Exhibition”, taking place 1-28 February 2021.
The Juror of Selection and Awards is American printmaker John Greco, who is recognized for his contributions of creating a space for innovative thinkers at his studio, Josephine Press in Santa Monica, California. While exhibiting in galleries all over the world, he has collaborated with artists such as, Raymond Pettibon and John Cage. Early in his career, his ambidextrous approach to drawing and painting unlocked his favored realm of spontaneity. His work revolves around understanding the unconscious human mind and challenges himself to create work that represents, “a mediated moment between time and space.”
Cash awards are $400 for First, $250 for Second, $150 for Third, and two honorary awards of $100 each.
How to Apply: View the Prospectus and all exhibition information here: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID
Location of Opportunity: On-Line Virtual Show
Deadline for Submission: Jan 17, 2021 12:00 AM
Collage Artists of America (CAA) is accepting entries for “Parallel Dimensions–An Open Virtual On-Line Exhibition”, taking place 1-28 February 2021.
The Juror of Selection and Awards is American printmaker John Greco, who is recognized for his contributions of creating a space for innovative thinkers at his studio, Josephine Press in Santa Monica, California. While exhibiting in galleries all over the world, he has collaborated with artists such as, Raymond Pettibon and John Cage. Early in his career, his ambidextrous approach to drawing and painting unlocked his favored realm of spontaneity. His work revolves around understanding the unconscious human mind and challenges himself to create work that represents, “a mediated moment between time and space.”
Cash awards are $400 for First, $250 for Second, $150 for Third, and two honorary awards of $100 each.
How to Apply: View the Prospectus and all exhibition information here: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID