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Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, the Pima Association of Governments and Town of Oro Valley provide a unique opportunity for youth to earn income, mentorship and gain artistic experience. Teens from throughout Oro Valley are collaborating to create a large integrated public art installation with the goal of envisioning a healthy and vibrant Town, community and neighborhood. The project is funded by the Pima Association of Governments, who designed the program in 1995 with a goal to provide youth with an opportunity to be employed and participate in all phases of the design and installation of public artwork under the guidance of a professional artist. Additional program collaborators include the Town of Oro Valley Parks and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
The project will give teens an opportunity to design and produce artwork in a public transportation setting. The students, guided by selected artist administrators, will work for an eight-week period during summer break from school, May – July 2018. The new installation will be integrated into the entrance to the Oro Valley Community Center, located at 105555 N. La Cañada Drive. The students were challenged to brainstorm of ways they could incorporate themes of community discovery, community, multi-generational diversity, connectedness, wellness, engaged, active, and health. Two teaching artists were selected to help guide the students during the process. Under the direction and mentorship of artists, Hiro Tashima and Jason Butler, the 10-selected local high school students have designed and constructed a Public Art installation which was inspired by, and incorporated many of the structured themes. The artists and students will work in the materials of hand molded clay and mosaic, as well as welded steel and paint, as a basis for the art installation. The piece will create a unique identity for the Community Center entrance, tying together themes of multi-generational diversity, community connectedness, wellness, engagement, activity, health, public recreation, and transportation. “From our national awards to our 1% for Public Art Program, arts and culture are part of the fabric of Oro Valley,” said Mayor Satish I. Hiremath. “So the opportunity to engage our youth in the arts aligns with our community’s values. It is especially exciting to see this project unfold right here at the Oro Valley Community Center, where more than 500 patrons a day will get to enjoy this new installation.” The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, in partnership with the Town of Oro Valley and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), oversees the Summer Youth Art Project in Oro Valley. Under the direction and mentorship of selected Teaching Artist Supervisors, local high school and middle school students will design and construct some Public Art installation every three years at a transportation related site. Pima Association of Governments manages the Transportation Art by Youth program, which incorporates art into regional transportation projects. The program allows youth to acquire both artistic experience and develop a valuable work ethic. Established in 1995 the Transportation Art by Youth program provides opportunities to approximately 50 high school age students across the country. The students' concepts and techniques are aimed at humanizing the roadway system, enhancing urban gateway features, and helping define the unique identity of their respective communities. Major benefits of the program include both the quick and effective implementation time frame as well as the high visibility of resulting artwork along major transportation corridors. There also is a strong sense of community pride in the work efforts undertaken, coupled with a sense of accomplishment for the youth involved since the result of their artistic efforts will be appreciated and endured for many years to come. An unveiling and ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted for the new exhibition on Tuesday, July 31st at 10:30 AM at the Oro Valley Community Center entrance, located at 10555 North La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. All attendees should park in the Oro Valley Community Center parking lot. The ceremony will be held on the west side of the intersection. PAG Transportation Art by Youth Program - Summer Youth Arts Project 2018 in Oro Valley Webpage: https://www.saaca.org/syap.html Email: [email protected] Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 108 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for both the young and the old. Large Art Exhibition Highlights Roche Tissue Diagnostics' Commitment to Creative Expression7/12/2018
Exhibition is opportunity for employee and public connections through the arts. Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD)is an innovator of tissue-based diagnostic solutions for patience worldwide. They also committed to the arts, and through their relationship with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), have made art a part of the daily work experience through quarterly gallery exhibitions at their Ventana gallery.
On Thursday, July 19, 2018 RTD and SAACA will host the third quarter opening of the largest employer-sponsored art exhibition in Southern Arizona. You’ll have an opportunity to view the work of those who work at RTD along with art from their immediate family members, youth and adult. This year is a record year, with 114 pieces of art. The work encompasses multiple categories, including photography, drawing, painting, fiber, metal & glass, sculpture and much more. Among this year’s highlights are a special two and three-dimensional category for “PathArt.” PathArt can be any art or image related to anatomic pathology, hand-made or photographed through the microscope. For some, the annual RTD Campus Exhibition is an opportunity to connect through art with coworkers and the public. For others, the show is a temporary distraction from the rigors of their career at a company whose mission is to improve the lives of all patients afflicted with cancer. No matter the perspective, the exhibition serves as an annual highlight to many of the creative members of the RTD community. "When I was interviewed on the Oro Valley campus in 2013, what I remember most is walking through the hallways, which were covered in art. I remember thinking to myself, ‘A company that values both art and science is a place I want to work!’ Now I have the opportunity to work with SAACA throughout the year to plan each of our quarterly art exhibitions. My favorite, of course, is the RTD Campus Exhibition, which allows colleagues and their families to engage with each other, and the public, in unexpected ways, said Darlene Buhrow, Senior Communications Manager, RTD. The reception will be held on July 19, 2018 at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, 1910 E. Innovation Park Dr., from 5 to 7 p.m. First, second and third place winners will be awarded by an external jury. Reception attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for People's Choice Awards. The Ventana Gallery is open to the public, by appointment, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call SAACA at (520) 797-3959 ext. 1. Forty-eight (48) hours advance notice is required. Campus Exhibition Opening Reception Exhibition Dates July 19 – October 10, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, July 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Roche Tissue Diagnostics1910 E. Innovation Park Dr. Cost: Free Online: https://www.saaca.org/ventanagallery Phone: (520) 797-3959 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals partner to showcase the culinary assets of Tucson and contribute to cultural development Local chefs and restaurants will put their best foot forward on August 10, 2018 at the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley, AZ to compete for this year’s first place at the 13th World Margarita Championship. A partnership between Tucson Originals Restaurants and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), the event provides a unique experience for attendees to sample outstanding libation and food pairings from local, independent restaurants and vote for their favorite flavors.
Several community partners have come together to collaborate to make this event possible. The Tucson Originals Restaurants, who began the project over 13 years ago, partnered with the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance to present the event. In addition, El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley, AZ as well as the Town of Oro Valley have come in to support the community project. The event’s purpose goes beyond entertainment, contributing event proceeds to their organizations’ guiding missions. “The World Margarita Championship is an opportunity for attendees to experience our region’s rich culinary heritage, while funding programming that helps foster our sense of place,” said SAACA Executive Director Kate Marquez. “The money raised by ticket sales are reinvested into programs that promote creativity and innovation right here in Southern Arizona.” The proceeds raised by SAACA will go toward programs such as visual and musical arts therapy for veterans and the Music and Memory Program. The event is a venue for participating restaurants to interact with an expected 800 attendees, serving a personal experience along with their menu offerings. Over 20 independent Tucson restaurants are expected to be represented. Tickets for the 13th Annual World Margarita Championship are $55 and include libation and menu samplings from participating restaurants and purveyors and are on sale now at www.SAACA.org World Margarita Championship When: Friday, August 10th at 6 p.m. Where: El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort 10000 North Oracle Rd, Tucson AZ 85737 Tickets: $55 and $70 day of the event Online: http://www.saaca.org/World_Margarita_Championshi.php Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 105 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for both the young and the old. Tucson Originals Formed in 1999, the Tucson Originals Restaurants are the independently owned, fine dining, casual and neighborhood eateries that make up our vibrant culinary community. They promote the value of Tucson’s independent restaurants and support Tucson’s culinary diversity. By spotlighting local restaurants, distilleries, and breweries, Tucson Originals has been a driving force for protecting Tucson’s sense of place and preserving the culinary spirit of our community. With the rapid rise of chain eateries, this alliance has helped many of Tucson’s signature restaurants survive and thrive |
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