Calls to Artist
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is dedicated to the preservation, advancement and creation 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.
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VISUAL & PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES
Tempe Marketplace Street Painting Festival (Formerly Chalk Art Festival)
Entries are currently being accepted for the Tempe Marketplace Street Painting Festival (Formerly Chalk Art Festival). New updates to the festival include an expanded use of materials (paints) as well as a 2019 theme of famous artist inspired artwork, and animals themes. We invite artists from around the State to apply to participate in the 2019 festival on April 27, 2019.
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Entries are currently being accepted for the Tempe Marketplace Street Painting Festival (Formerly Chalk Art Festival). New updates to the festival include an expanded use of materials (paints) as well as a 2019 theme of famous artist inspired artwork, and animals themes. We invite artists from around the State to apply to participate in the 2019 festival on April 27, 2019.
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Painted Electrical Boxes in Sahuarita - Artist Paid Commission - Public Art
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), in collaboration with the Town of Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Department, seeks to enhance the cultural environment, visual landscape and the quality of life for residents and visitors to Sahuarita parks.
We are seeking experienced and talented visual artists, artist teams and arts organizations to work within communities to create unique temporary artwork on Utility Boxes throughout the Town of Sahuarita. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to professional artists, artist teams, and arts organizations working in the visual arts who possess the knowledge, creative, technical expertise and the administrative capacity to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Application will be released March 1-30, 2019. Put your name on the interest distribution list here. Email undercoverarts@saaca.org to request to be added to the Sahuarita RFQ for Painted Utility Boxes project commissions.
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), in collaboration with the Town of Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Department, seeks to enhance the cultural environment, visual landscape and the quality of life for residents and visitors to Sahuarita parks.
We are seeking experienced and talented visual artists, artist teams and arts organizations to work within communities to create unique temporary artwork on Utility Boxes throughout the Town of Sahuarita. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to professional artists, artist teams, and arts organizations working in the visual arts who possess the knowledge, creative, technical expertise and the administrative capacity to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Application will be released March 1-30, 2019. Put your name on the interest distribution list here. Email undercoverarts@saaca.org to request to be added to the Sahuarita RFQ for Painted Utility Boxes project commissions.
The Fountains at La Cholla Gallery - Featured Artist Solo Exhibition
Entries are currently being accepted for a solo exhibition at the Fountains at La Cholla Gallery to be displayed April 4th, 2019 - June 4th, 2019. Artists should have available 30-35 pieces of artwork that are appropriate to be hung in an assisted living community. Artists working in any 2D medium are encouraged to apply. Applications will be kept on file for future solo exhibition opportunities at the Fountains at La Cholla Gallery for up to one year.
Submission period February 11th, 2019 - March 11th, 2019
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Entries are currently being accepted for a solo exhibition at the Fountains at La Cholla Gallery to be displayed April 4th, 2019 - June 4th, 2019. Artists should have available 30-35 pieces of artwork that are appropriate to be hung in an assisted living community. Artists working in any 2D medium are encouraged to apply. Applications will be kept on file for future solo exhibition opportunities at the Fountains at La Cholla Gallery for up to one year.
Submission period February 11th, 2019 - March 11th, 2019
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Cox Communications Community Gallery - Recycled Art Commission
Artists are invited to submit a proposal for an art piece featuring materials from Cox Communication. The chosen proposal will be given access to materials, a $500 honorarium, and will have their completed work featured in a group exhibition celebrating the themes or reuse, re-purposing, and transformation. The finished piece will continue to be displayed at Cox Communications as part of their permanent art collection.
Submission period open until March 10th, 2019. Finished pieces must be completed no later than April 24th, 2019.
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Artists are invited to submit a proposal for an art piece featuring materials from Cox Communication. The chosen proposal will be given access to materials, a $500 honorarium, and will have their completed work featured in a group exhibition celebrating the themes or reuse, re-purposing, and transformation. The finished piece will continue to be displayed at Cox Communications as part of their permanent art collection.
Submission period open until March 10th, 2019. Finished pieces must be completed no later than April 24th, 2019.
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Cox Communications Community Gallery - Recycled Art Exhibition
In celebration of Earth Day, artists are invited to submit entries to a group exhibition celebrating the themes or reuse, re-purposing, and transformation to be displayed April 24th through July 24th. Entries should reflect this theme by use of non-traditional materials in the creation of the work. Taking items that would typically be thrown away and creatively up-cycling them into works of art.
Submission period open until April 11th, 2019.
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In celebration of Earth Day, artists are invited to submit entries to a group exhibition celebrating the themes or reuse, re-purposing, and transformation to be displayed April 24th through July 24th. Entries should reflect this theme by use of non-traditional materials in the creation of the work. Taking items that would typically be thrown away and creatively up-cycling them into works of art.
Submission period open until April 11th, 2019.
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2019 Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting Festival (Phoenix, AZ)
March 9, 2019 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Presented by Vestar Properties (Desert Ridge Marketplace) and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts, the 2nd Annual Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to create original painted artworks live and in the open air, capturing the essence of a vibrant retail and community space while inviting shoppers to experience the sight, sound, and even texture of the plein air process. Over 20 artists will compete in the painting competition with $1600 in prizes and a chance to become part of the official Desert Ridge Plein Air Gallery. Additional activities include a Youth Plein Air competition, free painting activities for kids, onstage drawing and painting workshops, and an auction of previous festival paintings.
Contact Cait Huble, SAACA Phoenix Programs Director
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March 9, 2019 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Presented by Vestar Properties (Desert Ridge Marketplace) and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts, the 2nd Annual Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to create original painted artworks live and in the open air, capturing the essence of a vibrant retail and community space while inviting shoppers to experience the sight, sound, and even texture of the plein air process. Over 20 artists will compete in the painting competition with $1600 in prizes and a chance to become part of the official Desert Ridge Plein Air Gallery. Additional activities include a Youth Plein Air competition, free painting activities for kids, onstage drawing and painting workshops, and an auction of previous festival paintings.
Contact Cait Huble, SAACA Phoenix Programs Director
APPLY NOW (FREE)
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
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2019 Acoustic Traditions Band Contest (Oro Valley, AZ)
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Desert Bluegrass Association are pleased to announce the inaugural Acoustic Traditions Band Contest at the Spring Oro Valley Festival of the Arts in Oro Valley, AZ. In keeping with the diversity of the various styles of bluegrass and traditional acoustic music that are found in Southern Arizona, this band contest is not confined to a specific genre of acoustic music. Rather, it is an opportunity for a broad variety of acoustic bands to display their talents, musicianship and entertainment abilities to a wide audience. In two rounds of competition, bands will compete for $700 in cash prizes and a paid performance opportunity at the Marana Bluegrass Festival the following year. Judges will be selected from Arizona professional music talent, Desert Bluegrass Association members, and SAACA staff and board members. Application deadline February 28, 2019. All finalists must be willing to perform March 30 at Spring Festival of the Arts mainstage. Contact Matt Rolland, SAACA Arts Integration Manager APPLY NOW DOWNLOAD BAND CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES |
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2019 OdySea Cultural Connections Concert Series (Phoenix, AZ)
First Saturdays, March - May | 1 PM - 5 PM OdySea in the Desert and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live cultural music and dance to the desert. The Cultural Connections Concert Series supports local performers with the opportunity to educate the community with their unique cultural styles of music and dance. The series will feature a range of performance types, from folklorico and mariachi to taiko drumming and tap dance. April 6 | Rhythms of the World (Drumlines, African Drum Ensembles, Percussion) May 4 | Beat the Feet (Hip Hop dance, Capoeira, Irish Stepdance, Modern Dance) Interested Performers should contact Matt Rolland, SAACA Arts Integration Manager LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES |
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2019 SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (ORO VALLEY, AZ)
March 31, 2019 | 10 AM - 4 PM SEEKING CULTURAL MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER ENSEMBLES For Sunday mainstage programming, SAACA is seeking cultural music, dance, theater performing ensembles to perform. We are open to diverse styles and suggestions. Interested Performers should contact Matt Rolland, SAACA Arts Integration Manager LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL |
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2018-2019 ARTIST, CREATIVE, MAKER SURVEY
Last call for participation! SAACA is conducting a brief and anonymous survey to help us better understand the artists we serve. This information will drive our programming in 2019, with a special impact on a brand new teaching and professional development opportunity for all our artists, soon to be announced. With this survey, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of Arizona artists, their needs, and how we can better support their careers. This knowledge helps us build responsive programming and create new opportunities to support, connect and advocate for artists throughout the region. Your feedback will help support our efforts to create more dynamic support for you, the artist. Take the survey |
FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES
ORO VALLEY Spring Festival of the Arts
March 30th, 10am - 5pm and 31st, 10am - 4pm, 2019
Final Application Deadline: March 1st, 2019
Location: Oro Valley Marketplace 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Questions: (520) 333-4087 or dana@saaca.org
The Spring Festival of the Arts has quickly become one the largest regional art events in Southern Arizona. Held twice annually, this two-day festival features over 160 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live strolling performances, food vendors and family arts activities.
Artist Application · Food Vendor Inquiries · Commercial and Non-profit Exhibitor Inquiries
March 30th, 10am - 5pm and 31st, 10am - 4pm, 2019
Final Application Deadline: March 1st, 2019
Location: Oro Valley Marketplace 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Questions: (520) 333-4087 or dana@saaca.org
The Spring Festival of the Arts has quickly become one the largest regional art events in Southern Arizona. Held twice annually, this two-day festival features over 160 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live strolling performances, food vendors and family arts activities.
Artist Application · Food Vendor Inquiries · Commercial and Non-profit Exhibitor Inquiries
ALL FALL 2019 ART FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPENED MAY 15
- Patagonia Fall Festival
- Arts in the Plaza
- Holiday Festival of the Arts
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Launchpad Artspace (Mat Bevel Company)
Big beautiful, secure studio space for lease with great neighbors at Launchpad Artspace, 3113 E. Columbia Street in Tucson. Studio includes 1,100 SF interior work space plus outdoor space for a total of 1,200 SF. Zoned CI-2 with 220v and compressed air. Launchpad Artspace is comprised of individuals and nonprofit organizations who share resources and collaboratively promote their work. One-year lease is $800, includes utilities and liability insurance. Utilities may slightly increase during summer months.
Launchpad Artspace is managed and marketed as a unique art and performance destination by Mat Bevel Company. Tenants are encouraged to participate in group exhibitions in a shared 2,000 SF gallery. Contact: Paula Schaper at 520-604-6273 or pschaper@matbevelcompany.org.
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Big beautiful, secure studio space for lease with great neighbors at Launchpad Artspace, 3113 E. Columbia Street in Tucson. Studio includes 1,100 SF interior work space plus outdoor space for a total of 1,200 SF. Zoned CI-2 with 220v and compressed air. Launchpad Artspace is comprised of individuals and nonprofit organizations who share resources and collaboratively promote their work. One-year lease is $800, includes utilities and liability insurance. Utilities may slightly increase during summer months.
Launchpad Artspace is managed and marketed as a unique art and performance destination by Mat Bevel Company. Tenants are encouraged to participate in group exhibitions in a shared 2,000 SF gallery. Contact: Paula Schaper at 520-604-6273 or pschaper@matbevelcompany.org.
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