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Roche Diagnostics U.S.
CULTURE LENS
​2023 Virtual art exhibition

Roche Diagnostics holds its third annual virtual photography exhibition titled, CULTURE LENS.  

The theme of this year’s show is cultural roots, and we’re looking for images of the people, places, events, and traditions that have shaped you throughout your life. 

Icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and spaces like a hometown square, public park, or corner coffee house, and events like an agricultural fair, holiday parade, theater performance or sports game have helped to express cultural heritage for decades and often take us back to our roots.

​These places are woven into our human stories and experiences. Our memories also identify with objects such as our family’s old classic car, a hand-me-down hat or a recipe shared from generation to generation. 
Find a way to make your photo about a person, place or object that connects to your roots.  Along with the photo submission, please share a bit about the image that may help viewers understand a bit more about your specific cultural connections.
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The show will be divided into categories:
  • People: Perhaps a photograph honoring someone who raised us, shaped us, made a difference throughout our lives.
  • Traditions: E.g. Where did we eat, gather together, celebrate or worship? What do some of those traditions look like?
  • Place: Consider showcasing your city or country home, current or past neighborhood, region, country or share a place that is special to you.
  • Objects: Share items that hold special meaning to you like a ring passed for generation to generation, or a meal you make every year that reminds you of your childhood.
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View each of the online galleries below!

Winning photos from the Judges and People's Choice Categories will be announced after June 30, 2023
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO ONLINE HERE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
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2023 PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNERS COMING SOON

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
  • GET INVOLVED
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS & FESTIVALS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART & MUSIC FESTIVALS >
      • CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
      • DESERT RIDGE MUSIC & MURALS
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • TEMPE ART BLOCK PARTY
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
    • CULINARY EVENTS >
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC >
      • LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOOKOUT
      • ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
      • RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT SERIES
      • STEAM PUMP CONCERT SERIES
  • ART PROGRAMS
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • SAHUARITA CAPTURING COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
    • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
    • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
      • 2023 ROCHE CULTURE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION >
        • OBJECTS
        • PEOPLE
        • PLACE
        • TRADITIONS
      • 2022 ROCHE CELEBRATING MOEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
      • 2021 ROCHE LUNG CANCER AWARENESS EXHIBITION
    • AARP CELEBRATING ARTISTS VIDEO SERIES
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • SLOW FOOD COOKING CLASSES WITH SLOW FOOD
    • TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH 2022 >
      • Gila Monster
      • Glowing Scorpions
      • Prickly Pear Everywhere
  • CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ABOUT THE CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS