ArtFare, formerly located in the YMCA at 5th Avenue and 6th Street, is now located in the Sears Executive at 55 N. Sixth Avenue
Center downtown at 55 N 6th Ave, in the heart of downtown Tucson.
Many Tucsonans remember the Muse fondly for the many concerts and events we've held over the years, including The Arizona Fetish Ball , performances by such bands as Rufio and Thursday, and even community meetings of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
ArtFare is Tucson's central one-stop source for helping to insure the success of our local bands and artists. We are a non-profit corporation that is dedicated to supporting the arts and humanities in Tucson, southern Arizona, and beyond.
Bands and Musicians
If you are in a Tucson band, you need to take advantage of the resources ArtFare has to offer, including:
We offer performance space and no minimum head count (for local bands only -- a sliding scale is available for out-of-town performers).
We will supply publicity, lighting, sound equipment and concessions to help make your performance the best it can be.
When you become one of ArtFare's MySpace friends, our mentoring programs will provide you with invaluable advice and suggestions from some of the most successful bands in Tucson, and elsewhere, including how to promote your band, steps you need to take to get signed by a record label, and much, much more.
We provide local bands with unique networking opportunities, along with all the inside information they need to keep in touch with the latest happenings in the Tucson Art Scene.
We promote and organize collaborative programs to help bands and musicians expand their potential and explore new opportunities. All you need to do is become one of ArtFare's MySpace friends, and you'll gain access to more opportunities than you ever dreamed of to expand and enrich your musical potential.
We offer rehearsal spaces at the lowest rates in town (and occasionally, free.
Note: We do ask that bands make a tax-deductible donation of a percentage of the proceeds from any shows performed at Artfare's downtown facility, in order to help offset our operational costs and overhead.
Painters, Photographers and Other Artists
If you are struggling to make a name for yourself in Tucson's thriving arts community, ArtFare is here to help. You need the leverage that ArtFare can provide:
We offer gallery space where you can display and sell your art (for local artists only -- a sliding scale is available for craftspeople from other venues).
We periodically host special gallery showings and other events to help promote and market your artwork.
Artists who become one of ArtFare's MySpace friends, will be able to take advantage of our mentoring programs, which include guidance and advice from award-winning artists, all of whom want to help you maximize the success of your artistic endeavors.
We provide local artists with unique opportunities for collaboration and networking, along with special programs and seminars to help creative people bridge social, economic and cultural gaps.
We offer studio spaces at the lowest rates in town (and occasionally, free.
Note: We do ask that artists make a tax-deductible donation of a percentage of the proceeds from any artwork sold at ArtFare's downtown gallery, in order to help offset our operating costs and overhead.
Thesbians and Dancers
Theater folks, dance troupes and performance artists also have a home at ArtFare. Both established companies and new groups should use ArtFare's many resources, which include:
Reduced cost (and occasionally FREE) performance spaces where you can present your work to the community.
To help make your show a success, ArtFare will supply publicity, lighting, and sound, either free or in exchange for a nominal donation to help offset our costs to provide these services.
Actors who join our elite group of MySpace friends, will have access to our mentoring programs.
We provide Tucson's theater community with unique opportunities for professional networking along with unique opportunities for collaboration and other cooperative efforts.
ArtFare also offers space for rehearsals and readings, as well as acting, dance and directing classes, all at the lowest rates in town (and occasionally, free.
Note: We do ask that theater and dance companies make a tax-deductible donation of a percentage of the proceeds from any shows performed at ArtFare's downtown space, in order to help offset our operating costs and overhead.
Artists who want to know more about studio and rental space, as well as bands seeking rehearsal space, can contact us by email at
info@artfare.org or by telephone at 520-903-0918.
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