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Art and Justice: Alfred Quiroz

Following his active duty service, Alfred Quiroz used his G.I. Bill to begin pursuing what became a lifelong career as an artist and art educator.

Tucson Tours: Exploring the History of Fort Lowell Encampment

Historic Fort Lowell played a key role in our region's military and cultural history.

Suz and the Invisible Theatre

Susan Claassen devoted more than five decades of her life to the transformative world of art and theater, leaving an indelible mark as the managing artistic director of Invisible Theatre.

Tucson Jazz Festival

Tucson comes alive with world-class jazz—see why this festival is a must-hear event!

Ignacio Garcia Interview – Web Extra

Muralist Ignacio Garcia discusses new La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Mural with Tom McNamara.

Tucson Wagon and History Museum

Take a trip to the Tucson Wagon and History Museum.

Emmanuel and Tucson Refugee Beats

Emmanuel Uwayezu wa Kabano, originally from Rwanda, has made Tucson his home and become a beacon of hope and stability for African refugee youth in the community.

Rituals with Erin Cox

Creating Still Lifes from family ephemera

William Lesch- A Continuous Trail

Timeless Photographer of the Sonoran Desert

Loom Artists Holiday Market

Loom Market is a virtual marketplace where heritage based artists can sell work, network, and preserve cultural knowledge.

All Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train!

Step aboard the Verde Canyon Christmas Train for a magical holiday ride through Arizona!

Teatro Carmen

Restoring Tucson's Historic Cultural Gem in the Nation’s Oldest Barrio

Artists on the Moon

University of Arizona College of Fine Arts’ Analog Moon Project.

Rituals with Ryan Hill

We spend time with artist Ryan Hill who uses “doodling” as a form of resistance against productivity.

Invasive Desert Plants – Salt Cedar

Invasive plants, such as the Salt cedar (Tamarix aphylla), endangers natives by competing for limited water and taking over large swaths of land, keeping other plants from growing in these habitats.

Cash Lansky and 29th Street Thrive

Creative approach to civic engagement helps uncover overlooked perspectives that top-down research often misses.

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