More Arizona Illustrated Arts/Culture Stories

Alanna

At the age of 47, Alanna Airitam left a successful career in advertising to pursue photography full-time.

The Art of Adobe

Take a peek into artist rafa esparza’s vision through a public adobe brick-making workshop at MOCA Tucson.

Dream History Tour

Poet Mathias Svalina combines Tucson’s history, which he studied while in residence at the University of Arizona Poetry Center, with his own surrealist interpretations.

Olivier

The Swiss-born artist Olivier Mosset has exhibited work in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries in the world but lives a quiet life in Tucson, Arizona.

Tito and Pep

Head chef and owner John Martinez wanted to open a restaurant that reflected Tucson’s diverse cultural influences, Tito and Pep is the result.

Barbea's Kwanzaa

For the past 50 years, Barbea Williams has shared the message of Kwanzaa, its principles, and festivities throughout Southern Arizona.

Winter Street Fair

The Fourth Avenue Street Fair returned to Tucson for the first time since 2019 after cancellations due to the pandemic.

Pole Dancing in Tucson

Tucson has become an unexpected hotbed for the pole dancing industry, boasting a variety of studios teaching different styles.

The Show Goes On

The annual thesis exhibition for the University of Arizona School of Art took place after a 14-month delay due to COVID-19.

Body of Work: Nicole Miller

An examination of Tucson artist and filmmaker Nicole Miller's work, including a bronze sculpture of Michael Jackson.

Roman Goes to College

Local aspiring blues musician Roman Barten-Sherman has been performing since before he was in middle school. This year, he heads off to a five-year Contemporary Improvisation program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory.

4x4

A first-of-its-kind exhibition showcasing the diversity of art being created in Southern Arizona. (9:24)

Pia Camil: Three Works

The artist Pia Camil's exhibition “Three Works” is on display at MOCA until September 2021. (6:38)

Flower Bomb at the Rialto

Turning flowers into beautiful and temporary work of art. (3:38)

All the Tea in China

A Tucson tea company works directly with growers and tea masters in China to offer high-quality handmade tea to the world. (07:24)

Muralists on Murals – Allison Miller

Tucson Muralists share what their three favorite murals in town are. First up Allison Miller of Alley Cat Murals.

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