Tucson Pima Arts Council Presents the 2011 Lumies

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This Thursday, June 9, 2011, the Tucson Pima Arts Council presents the annual Lumie Arts and Business Awards. The event is set to take place at 7pm in the El Casino Ballroom, 437 East 26th Street in Tucson, AZ. Tickets are still available; click here for more information about the event and to purchase tickets…. Read more »

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits offers Grantseeker’s Summer Camp

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Looking to build your grantwriting, planning or budgeting skills? Check out these workshop offerings from the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Grantseeker’s Summer Camp. Over the summer, in locations across the state of Arizona (Flagstaff, Tucson, Prescott, Phoenix), the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits will offer the following workshops. Prices range from $25 to $75 for each session. For… Read more »

Outcomes of the 98th Arizona Town Hall

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Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture: Outcomes of the 98th Arizona Town Hall A renewed energy and momentum for the Arizona arts industry emerged from the recent Arizona Town Hall Convening, Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture. In preparation for and as a result of the meeting of 150 participants representing a variety of sectors… Read more »

Recent Study on Arts Graduates Shows the Majority Find Satisfying Work

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The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project, or SNAAP, recently released a new study on life after university for arts graduates. Among the findings, the SNAAP reports that 92% of arts graduates who wish to work currently are, with most finding employment soon after graduating. 90% thought their overall experience at their institution was either good or excellent,… Read more »

Reflections from the 98th Arizona Town Hall: Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture

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My friend Patrick once praised my “desert optimism.” At first I was more confused than flattered. He explained: “In a new state, you don’t have the luxury of longstanding traditions or long-established infrastructure. And in the desert you have to innovate to stay alive. You create and re-create, and seek opportunities everywhere. You’re out there… Read more »

Interview with Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Champion, Steffi McNerney

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During the week of April 27-29, 2011, 53 high school students came together at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington D. C. to compete for scholarships in the Poetry Out Loud National Finals.We are so proud of Arizona’s Poetry Out Loud State Champion, Steffi McNerney, and her performance at the National Finals. We congratulate her on all of her accomplishments with… Read more »

Cultural Data Project and the Arizona Town Hall

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I was fortunate enough to participate in the 98th Arizona Town Hall, Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture, and I was excited that the Arizona Cultural Data Project had a significant role in the conversations that were taking place. In fact, participation in the Arizona Cultural Data Project was identified as one of the priority… Read more »

Cultural Data Project and the Arizona Town Hall

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I was fortunate enough to participate in the 98th Arizona Town Hall, Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture, and I was excited that the Arizona Cultural Data Project had a significant role in the conversations that were taking place. In fact, participation in the Arizona Cultural Data Project was identified as one of the priority… Read more »

Cultural Data Project and the Arizona Town Hall

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I was fortunate enough to participate in the 98th Arizona Town Hall, Capitalizing on Arizona’s Arts and Culture, and I was excited that the Arizona Cultural Data Project had a significant role in the conversations that were taking place. In fact, participation in the Arizona Cultural Data Project was identified as one of the priority… Read more »