Transforming Ideas into Cultural Experiences

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) has over 26 years of experience producing dynamic, community-centered events across Southern Arizona. From large-scale festivals to intimate gallery openings, we bring artistry, excellence, and impact to every project.
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Whether you're a civic agency, business, or nonprofit partner, we collaborate to create unforgettable arts and culture experiences that celebrate your vision and serve your community.

TYPES OF EVENTS WE PRODUCE

​Arts & Culture Festivals
  • Multi-day, high-traffic arts and artisan festivals
  • Juried art markets and pop-up creative showcases
  • Cultural heritage celebrations and public activations

Live Music & Concerts
  • Curated concert series across genres
  • Jazz, classical, indie, Latin, and regional performances
  • Outdoor and indoor staging and technical coordination

Culinary Arts & Food Festivals
  • Regional culinary showcases and chef competitions
  • Wine, craft beer, and spirits tastings
  • Food heritage and culture-based events

Specialty Community Events
  • Classic car shows and vintage exhibitions
  • Public art ribbon cuttings and sculpture unveilings
  • Community-wide scavenger hunts and art walks
  • Film screenings, spoken word, and literary events

Exhibitions & Gallery Events
  • Community gallery curation and installation
  • Rotating art exhibition coordination
  • Photography, writing, and art competitions
  • Artist talks, panel discussions, and receptions

Promotional & Themed Campaigns
  • Arts-driven retail and business promotions
  • Seasonal celebrations and cultural tie-ins
  • Public engagement contests and themed activations

​Full-Service Event Planning & Operations

​SAACA offers a turnkey or collaborative approach to planning and executing your cultural event or series.

Planning & Ideation
  • Concept development and creative direction
  • Theme design and cultural relevance consulting
  • Budget planning and cost-saving analysis
  • Scheduling, venue sourcing, and site planning

Artistic Coordination
  • Artist recruitment, vetting, and contracting
  • Juried application management and panel facilitation
  • Creative programming and performance booking
  • Onsite artist and vendor management

Community Engagement
  • Outreach to artists, schools, nonprofits, and cultural leaders
  • Volunteer coordination and ambassador training
  • Public surveys, feedback tools, and participatory elements

Operations & Logistics
  • Permits, insurance, and compliance documentation
  • Full event logistics and onsite staffing
  • Equipment rental, staging, A/V, and signage
  • Crowd flow and accessibility planning

Marketing & Communications
  • Digital and traditional promotional campaigns
  • Media relations, press releases, and interviews
  • Branded design, social media, and print collateral
  • Event photography and documentation

Evaluation & Fundraising
  • Sponsorship development and partnership planning
  • Fundraising campaign support
  • Post-event surveys, impact analysis, and reporting

​Collaboration That Delivers

We’ve collaborated with cities, developers, healthcare systems, chambers of commerce, shopping centers, and arts districts to deliver events that make lasting impressions. We don’t just show up to entertain — we show up to co-create impact.

​Let’s make something unforgettable together.
Reach out to SAACA’s programming team to explore how we can build with you.|
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Da'Lice Sheperd [email protected]