MISSION: The Tucson Pima Arts Council fosters artistic expression, educational development and the economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting and advocating for arts and culture.
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WHO WE ARE: As the designated local arts agency for the City of Tucson and Pima County, the Tucson Pima Arts Council provides arts and cultural development services through direct funding, technical assistance, commissions and contracts to artists and arts organizations, and generates cultural projects and cultural development studies. Through Grants, Community Arts Development, and Public Art Programs, the Arts Council encourages neighborhood, youth and community involvement in the arts. It provides employment opportunities for artists, crucial support for arts organizations, and it enhances education and promotes heritage-based artistic traditions. Other services include support for International Exchange and Marketing and Organizational Development assistance for artists and arts organizations. In addition, the Arts Council's advocacy efforts increase awareness of the importance of the arts and culture to our quality of life, making Tucson and Pima County a better place to visit and live, and contributing to the economic development of the region.
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HISTORY: The Tucson Pima Arts Council celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the knowledge that this distinction is really only part of a thirty-three year continuum of community commitment and support for the arts and cultural development of our region.
In 1971 a group of citizens came together to form the Tucson Council on the Arts, whose purpose included promotion, advocacy, funding, education and serving as a catalyst and information resource for cultural development. In 1974, the Tucson Council on the Arts, along with the Chamber of Commerce's Culture and Arts Committee recommended that the city establish the Tucson Commission of Arts and Culture, TCAC. Among the Commission's goals were the reinforcement and enhancement of Tucson's image as the cultural corridor of the Southwest, the allocation of public dollars through a fair and equitable grant process, the provision of free workshops and education programs throughout the city, and the coordination of a central calendar.
The City of Tucson joined the ranks of hundreds of cities across the country on June 1, 1975 with the passage of Ordinance 4357, formally recognizing the arts as an essential city service to be funded annually. In 1976, $35,000 was allocated to fund 16 arts groups through the TCAC's grant allocation process. In 1977, Tucson's first Arts advocacy group was formed. In 1979, the first TCAC director, Ralph Kohlhoff was hired. Kohlhoff was a professional arts administrator with experience in forming local arts councils in three other communities.
1984 marked the establishment and designation of the Tucson Pima Arts Council as the local arts council of the City of Tucson and Pima County, "the principal mechanism through which arts and cultural activities will be planned and carried out within the metropolitan area." Our programs now provide $446,275 in direct funding to artists, arts organizations, community groups and neighborhoods; and our technical support, advocacy and promotion of arts and culture help to deliver arts and cultural programming to thousands of people who live and visit our region each year.
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About me: TUCSON PIMA ARTS COUNCIL OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATES GRANTEES, PUBLIC ARTISTS, NOV. 5 AT NEW OFFICES IN PIONEER BUILDING – The Tucson Pima Arts Council will host an open house in its new downtown offices to celebrate the arts in the greater Tucson area and honor this year’s 52 grant recipients and 24 public arts projects in progress. TPAC is the designated local arts agency for the City of Tucson and Pima County and recently awarded $272,000 in grants to 52 organizations to support local performing, visual and literary arts organizations.
TPAC also oversees the public art programs for the city, county and other entities, including 14 projects completed and 7 awarded during the past year. The public is invited to an informal meet-and-greet gathering of the people who create Tucson’s art vibe – and the citizens and government officials who support art in our community. The open house will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at TPAC’s new offices in the Pioneer Building downtown at 100 N. Stone Avenue, Suite 303. “This is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the breadth and depth of the arts and culture in our community and to thank everyone who nurtures this important resource. We want to thank the citizens of Tucson for supporting the arts through TPAC for the past 25 years,” said Roberto Bedoya, executive director. The free event will feature performances from Japanese taiko drum group, Odaiko Sonora, New Articulations Dance Theater; the Dambe Project dance troupe; film and video presentations from video DJ, Adam Cooper and Pan Left; plus readings from the Casa Libre and the Sonora Review. Visitors also will have the opportunity view a Rural Art Showcase: Best of Show exhibit in the Pioneer Building Room 109 as part of TPAC’s open house and 25th anniversary celebration. The annual Rural Art Showcase exhibition is an opportunity for emerging and established professional artists living outside of the city limits to present their work in a municipal gallery setting in the heart of Downtown Tucson. (The full exhibit is at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library directly across the street from the Pioneer Building from Oct. 29 to Nov. 29.). The 2009-2010 grants provide support for developing arts organizations and opportunities to create new arts experiences with guest choreographers, living stories, new technologies and multi-disciplinary cross-pollinations. Grants also help sustain established ethnic traditions like the mariachi conference, our festival culture including the All Souls Procession, and large institutions like the theatre, symphony, ballet and art museum. Grant applications are reviewed and scored by panels of artists, arts administrators, business leaders and other experts in the field. “Our goal is to use this government funding to support a broad diversity of arts projects and strengthen the cultural fabric this community,” said Reuben Tomas Roqueñi, TPAC’s grants program manager. Public art projects during the past year include the newly completed For Speed These Lines by John Davis and Siobhan Roome and Fiesta, Mercado, Historia, Familia by Gail Roberts. Active commissions in progress primarily include transportation projects in Tucson and Pima County. Several projects are in design development, including Downtown Links and La Cholla: River to Ruthrauff. TPAC oversees a public art collection of more than 200 pieces. “We’re moving through an exciting time in Tucson and Pima County. Added roads and facilities generate job opportunities for artists who enhance our communal experience with art,” says Mary Ellen Wooten, Public Art Program Manager. TPAC organizes the artist selection process and oversees the production and installation of artwork in city and county facilities, transportation projects, neighborhood centers and parks. A public art committee of twenty-one members oversees the public art program. Other TPAC priorities include the community arts program, which serves neighborhoods and rural areas by funding residencies for professional artists and underserved youth. TPAC also presents the annual fall Open Studio Tour and the spring Lumie awards. TPAC advocates for and promotes arts and culture as a vital part of Southern Arizona. For more information, visit www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org or call 520 624-0595. Contact: Reuben Tomas Roqueñi, Grants Program Manager (520) 624-0595, x18, reuben@TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org ************* CALL TO ARTISTS **Rural Art Showcase: The Tucson Pima Arts Council is accepting submissions of 2-D art works for the 2009 Rural Art Showcase October 29th-November 29th 2009. The exhibit is an annual partnership with the Pima County Library and will be on display in the first floor gallery of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, located in the heart of Downtown Tucson. This annual art exhibition is an opportunity for emerging and established professional artists living outside of the city limits to expose your art work in a municipal gallery setting, which showcases juried art shows through out the year. If you are an artist living outside of the City limits however within the geographic borders of Pima County you are invited to participate in the 2009 Rural Art Showcase by meeting the following submission criteria: * A current artists statement or artist biography * A c.d. containing 5 digital images of your 2-D art work for exhibition * A description of each piece to include; title, medium, dimensions and price * A self addressed envelope. This is a non-juried exhibition. The Tucson Pima Arts Council Community Arts Development Coordinator will select 1-2 works from each submission as exhibition space permits. Submission packets will not be accepted incomplete. All art work must be free hanging and will be installed and insured by TPAC. Deadline: all submissions must be received or postmarked by: 5:00 p.m. Friday October 16th, 2009. Send all submission material to:
Tucson Pima Arts Council/ Attn: Rural Art Showcase
100 North Stone Ave. # 303, Tucson, Arizona 85701. For any other questions or concerns regarding the Rural Art Showcase please contact: Community Arts Development Coordinator, Leia Maahs @ 520-624-0595 ext.19 or e-mail lmaahs@tucsonpimaartscouncil.org. ************* JOB OPPORTUNITY: Job Title: Outreach Coordinator. Reports to: Executive Director/Alliance for Audience and the Executive Director/Tucson Pima Arts Council. Employment Category: Independent Contractor. Compensation: Contract to be Negotiated. Posted: September 14, 2009. JOB SUMMARY:
Alliance for Audience (AFA), a not-for-profit audience development and marketing organization and the Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC), the designated local arts agency for the City of Tucson and Pima County, jointly seek a dynamic professional to lead and coordinate their efforts to promote ShowUp.com services and Alliance for Audience services in Metro Tucson. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and key staff members of each organization to 1) promote ShowUp.com to the public; 2) secure and serve membership of Metro Tucson arts and cultural organizations 3) pursue revenue to support AFA/ShowUp.com services from sponsorships, contributions and grants. The position will be initially contracted for a 4-month time period beginning on or about October 1, 2009. An option to extend the contract for a longer time or to convert the position to an Alliance for Audience staff position (either part-time or full-time) may be considered – however no advance promise can be made of either potential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Represent Alliance for Audience & ShowUp.com: Serve as the primary local representative of Alliance for Audience to the arts organizations and cultural destinations of Metro Tucson – and as the primary local representative of ShowUp.com to the public; * Promotional Relationships: Establish promotional relationships with a variety of media TV, radio, print, web & others – to raise the visibility of Metro Tucson’s arts and cultural community; * Audience Development: Build interest in the events and activities of the Metro Tucson region’s arts and cultural organizations among a diversity of audiences; * Collaborations: Take a leadership role in managing and growing promotional partnerships with the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of Tucson, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. and other regional organizations; * Member Engagement: Solicit memberships of Metro Tucson’s arts and cultural organizations and organize a regular gathering of representatives of Metro Tucson member organizations to share common challenges, best practices and opportunities for collaboration; * Sponsorships, Contributions & Grants – Research, pursue and secure funding opportunities from a variety of earned & contributed revenue sources including:
corporate contributions, corporate sponsorships and grant applications. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience – All candidates must have a BA Degree from an accredited College plus at least five years of experience in consumer marketing, paired with excellent sales, communication, presentation and writing/editing skills. Familiarity with new media, online advertising and experience with budget management is preferred. Candidates should be prepared to present and discuss a portfolio of their previous work during interview(s). Language Skills – Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and speech, with
representatives of member organizations, corporate sponsors, customers and with the public. Other Skills & Abilities – Advance level knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word), presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint) spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) and Internet browsing (Internet Explorer) is expected. Superior communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential. Personal familiarity and use of “web 2.0” technologies (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and blogs) is highly desired. Prior experience working for or volunteering with a non-profit arts or cultural organization is an advantage.
Alliance for Audience and Tucson Pima Arts Council are Equal Opportunity Employers. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) a 500-word essay entitled: “Why the Arts are Important to Me”. (NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE ESSAY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.) Submit Applications:
E-Mail: Resumes@allianceforaudience.org or Address: Alliance for Audience, 13416 N. 32nd Street, Suite 106,
Phoenix, AZ 85032. There is no deadline to submit applications. AFA and TPAC will consider applications as they are received. ************* TUCSON PIMA ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS Capacity Building Grants for Culturally Diverse Organizations to support culturally diverse and culturally specific artistic practices. Organizations will strengthen internal operations and systems; support internal governance and leadership development; develop strategic fiscal and human resources; or create innovative strategies for community engagement and support. This years recipients are Barbea Williams Performing Company, Iskash'taa Refugee Harvesting Network, Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery and Workshop, and Safos Dance Theater.
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CONGRATS to Adam Cooper Teran - winner of last years LUMIE for Individual Achievement/Emerging Artist - click on the link below to view his acceptance speech! Cuz we just dig it.
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