Press Releases

May 20, 2013

2013 LUMIES ARTS & BUSINESS AWARDS CELEBRATION SPOTLIGHT
AN EXTRAORDINARY NOMINEE LINE UP

The list of Lumies nominations this year provides an unparalleled view of the rich artistic life of Southern Arizona.

April 23, 2013

Textural Connections: An Exploration of Texture and Form

The exhibit opens Wednesday, April 24, and remains on view through mid-July in the Pioneer Building Lobby and Suite 109,

April 15, 2013

The Tucson Pima Arts Council is delighted to announce the names of the 46 Nominees for its
2013 Lumies Arts & Business Awards.

Now in its 12th year, the Lumies—short for luminaries—shine a special light on the many extraordinary individuals and organizations that make our metropolis an exceptionally vibrant center of arts and culture.

February 26, 2013

A Career in Public Art

Nationally known public artist Barbara Grygutis leads a free professional development workshop with Southwestern arts administrators and local artists.

February 26, 2013

‘New Works’ Showcase

The ‘New Works’ Showcase exposes the public to cutting-edge arts projects based in civic engagement. [PLEASE NOTE: this press release has been updated since last sent.

February 25, 2013

Art, Artists & Money, with Doug Nelson

A highly respected finance advisor discusses ways in which artists can better manage their money.

February 1, 2013

TPAC Seeks Your Nominees for the 2013 Lumies Arts & Business Awards

The Tucson Pima Arts Council wants to identify the individuals, groups and businesses that bring the arts into the lives of southern Arizonans.

January 17, 2013

TPAC Grants Inspire Communities to Imagine Their Worlds Anew Through the Arts

TPAC is pleased to announce the recipients of its fourth round of arts grant awards that focus on civic engagement.

Artist: Kyle Johnston

January 17, 2013

TPAC Opens New Exhibit, “Inner Chambers,” at the Pioneer Building

This second exhibit of the season at the Pioneer Building features works by Elizabeth von Isser, Lisa Agababian, Kyle Johnston and Jonathan Bell.

November 30, 2012

2012 Open Studio Tour Directors Prize Celebrates Excellence, While “You the Curator” Spotlights the Public’s Favorite Artists

The Tucson Pima Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipient of its Open Studio Tour Directors Prize, as well as the four additional artists chosen by the public to participate in its “You the Curator” exhibition.

Sons of Orpheus performance. Photo by Steven Meckler.