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      • 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
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      • ORO VALLEY FALL FOODIE, ART & WINE FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • PATAGONIA FALL FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA OKTOBERFEST
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
      • CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
    • 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
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UNDERCOVER ARTS Magazine


​The UNDERCOVER ARTS Magazine  was established in 2017 as a unique opportunity to highlight the thousands of makers, creatives, organizations and artists who live and thrive in Southern Arizona. 

The magazine is published annually in January, with a goal to illuminate and showcase the creative industries that are strengthening culture, economic development and business in Southern Arizona. 
 
 
Southern Arizona is one of the most vibrant arts and cultural communities in the country, but often the stories of our artistic people and places go untold and unknown. Thus, our inspiration and vision for UNDERCOVER ARTS Magazine was born and we are motivated to give voice to these unheard tales of art, talent, dreams, luck and hard work.
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2018 DIGITAL MAGAZINE
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Publication Print Date: January 2018

Published and produced by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, UNDERCOVER ARTS is more than a magazine:  It paints a colorful canvas of our creative community, and tells the story of Southern Arizona through the artistic connections that are often hidden throughout. 
 
Who and what surrounds us inspires our daily lives.  Highlighted in UNDERCOVER ARTS, you will learn more about the hundreds of artists, musicians, educators, culinary artisans, performing artists and organizations which make up the vibrant arts and cultural heart of Southern Arizona.  We encourage you to explore and learn more about Southern Arizona and utilize this resource directory year round and engage with arts and culture in new and meaningful ways.  

UNDERCOVER ARTS also acts as a networking guide and resource for the Southern Arizona region, providing an invaluable connection to the of artists, arts organizations, venues and audiences.

Circulation & Distribution

Why Support UNDERCOVER ARTS & SAACA?
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance UNDERCOVER ARTS annual publication reach extends beyond print and connects our partners with its readers through numerous dynamic platforms.

WHEN YOU SUPPORT SAACA THROUGH ADVERTISING IN UNDERCOVER ARTS, YOU SUPPORT THOUSANDS OF ARTISTS, AND ARTISTIC RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY!

IT’S A WIN-WIN

Advertising with Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance provides you the unique opportunity to connect with the Southern Arizona Community while building brand awareness and showing your company’s support of an important cause:

Where is it distributed?

Primary distribution at over 50 annual SAACA signature events and programs.
• Culinary Festivals
• Live Music Events & Concerts
• Community Festivals
• Fine Arts & Craft Festivals
• Classic Car Shows
• Hotels and Resorts
• Hospitals and Medical waiting rooms
• Arts Organizations
• Business Partners throughout the region
• Area non-profit partners
• Over 50 Local Restaurants
• Statewide Visitors Centers
• Shopping Malls
• Concierge Outlets
• Galleries and Artist Communities
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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
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
    • CULTURAL ASSET MAPPING & CONSULTING
    • PLACEKEEPING & PLACEMAKING
    • ARTS & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS, WELLNESS & HEALING
    • ARTS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • ARTS ADVOCACY
    • ARTS & EDUCATION
    • FESTIVAL, EVENT & BOOKING SERVICES
  • PROJECTS
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE & DIRECTORY
    • COMMUNITY GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCHE
      • 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 & WINE FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • PATAGONIA FALL FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA OKTOBERFEST
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
      • CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
    • 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 OUR WORK
    • SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT
    • VOLUNTEER WITH SAACA
    • CURRENT PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS
  • EVENTS CALENDAR