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SPRING ARTSFEST
​AT THE TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

ARTISANS | FOOD TRUCKS |  ART INSTALLATIONS | ART ACTIVITIES
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024

The Tucson J + Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) Presents: Spring Arts Fest | Sunday, April 14 10am-4pm at the Tucson J
Join us for a free, all-ages festival and step into a world where art, culture, and community intertwine, showcasing the rich tapestry of our region’s artistic and cultural heritage.

As a premier destination for arts and culture in Tucson, we’re proud to present this event in collaboration with our friends at Southern Arizona Arts + Cultural Alliance (SAACA).

Experience the heartbeat of Southern Arizona with mariachi, classical guitar, dance performances, ceramics demos, local food and art vendors, Empower Photography exhibit, Plein Air Painters, Sculpture Garden Tours, JCare Art Show, crafts, face painting, and more!
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CLICK HERE to register and be entered to win one of three $50 gift cards redeemable at the event! Must be present to win. Drawing will take place at 1pm.

EVENT TIMES

Sunday 10am-4pm

EVENT LOCATION

Tucson Jewish Community Center
3800 E River Rd
​Tucson, AZ 85718

ADMISSION

Free Admission

PARTNERS

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LOCATION

​Tucson Jewish Community Center
3800 E River Rd, Tucson

The Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) is a community space located in central Tucson at the base of the beautiful Catalina Foothills. For over 60 years, the Tucson Jewish Community Center has been a home away from home for Tucsonans of all ages, abilities, faiths, and identities. We serve more than 5,000 people from all walks of life who come to the JCC to grow, play, learn, and relax. ​

GET INVOLVED

  • Artist & Vendor Application Available - contact [email protected]
  • Interested in sponsoring the event - contact [email protected]

PERFORMANCES & EXPERIENCES

Experience the heartbeat of Southern Arizona with mariachi, classical guitar, dance performances, ceramics demos, local food and art vendors, Empower Photography exhibit, Plein Air Painters, Sculpture Garden Tours, JCare Art Show, crafts, face painting, and more!

  • Over 20 artisans and makers with work on display for sale
  • Food Trucks
  • Chalk Art Competition
  • Mirrorball Reflections art installation
  • Performance by Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
  • Mural Installations
  • Live art demonstrations
  • Kids Arts & Crafts Activities
  • Sculpture garden scavenger hunt
  • Empower Art Gallery Installation
  • and more...

artisans

Coming Soon
  • Sandra Parker - Sandra Parker Watercolor Art - Painting - https://sandraparker-watercolorart.com/
  • Andrea Cross - Inspired Designs by Andi - Jewelry  
  • Jere Moskovitz - Studiojere - Jewelry - www.studiojere.com
  • Penny Buckley - Penny Buckley Art - Printmaking - https://www.pennybuckleyart.com/
  • Sarah Taraz - Wear a Touch of Spirit LLC - Jewelry - https://www.wearatouchofspirit.com/
  • Bettina Jones - Bettina Fine Art - Painting - www.bettinafineart.com
  • Ray & Diana Thibault - Rincon Valley Artisans - Glass
  • Les White - Wolf Den Soaps  - Beauty Products - wolfdensoaps.com
  • Katie Noboa - Canoa Naturals - Jewelry - www.canoanaturals.com
  • Ute Vaughn  - Painting - artbyute.com
  • Elsa M. Jacklitch Photography - www.emjphotos.org
  • Edwina Alarcon - Edwina Alarcon - Painting - www.edwinatheartist.com
  • Alexey Moore - Scenescapes - Painting - Alexeymoore.com
  • Candee Condray - Candee's Dandy Designs - Jewelry - Candee's Dandy Designs
  • Laura Lund - Laura's Lappas - Fiber   
  • Tirzah Washington - Love My Shawl - Clothing - www.lovemyshawls.com

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About
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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.

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  • WHY WE EXIST
    • ABOUT US
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • SAACA BOARD LEADERSHIP
  • SERVICES
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
    • CULTURAL ASSET MAPPING & CONSULTING
    • PLACEKEEPING & PLACEMAKING
    • ARTS & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS, WELLNESS & HEALING
    • ARTS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARTS ADVOCACY
    • ARTS & EDUCATION
    • FESTIVAL, EVENT & BOOKING SERVICES
  • PROJECTS
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE & DIRECTORY
    • COMMUNITY GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCHE >
        • 2025 FACE FORWARD
      • FLINN FOUNDATION GALLERY
    • CREATIVE AGING WITH WATERMARK COMMUNITIES
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL PROJECTS >
      • PUBLIC ART IN ORO VALLEY
      • PUBLIC ART IN SAHUARITA
      • PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC ART
      • PUBLIC ART IN FOUNTAIN HILLS
      • TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
    • COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS >
      • FOUNTAIN HILLS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • SAHUARITA CAPTURING COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
  • EVENTS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART & MUSIC FESTIVALS >
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY FALL FOODIE & ART FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • PARK PLACE STREET ART FESTIVAL
      • PATAGONIA FALL FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
    • CULINARY EVENTS >
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
      • SAVOR CULINARY FESTIVAL
      • SABORES DE TUCSON: AMERICA'S BEST MEXICAN FOOD FESTIVAL
      • THE TOAST: JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC >
      • LIVE MUSIC AT PALM TERRACE
      • ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
  • CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • ABOUT THE CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • VENUE & EVENT RENTALS
    • GETTING TO CATALYST
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS CALENDAR
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
  • GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT OUR WORK
    • SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT
    • VOLUNTEER WITH SAACA
    • CURRENT PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS