Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Community Design Review Meeting

The City of Tucson Mural Program, managed by the Tucson Arts

Brigade had a fantastic open house April 26 at the Pima County Public Main Library in the Lower Level Meeting Room. The community at large had the opportunity to review the eight mural designs. Murals are being painted downtown starting May 2. The audience had many questions, and an opportunity to directly interact with the artists.

Painting will continue through June 6.

This call was issued statewide. We are delighted that Issac Caruso, will be painting at 9 North Scott Ave. and  Pete Goldlust, at Old Scrappy’s, 213 East Broadway 85701. Both artists will be traveling to Tucson to paint their murals. We are still seeking assistance for accommodations for the artists. If you can help drop us a line!


 Rachel Slick, Tim Schirack, and Alexandra Gjurasic, at Café 54, 54 East Pennington

 Niki Glen, at the West corner of 5th Ave and Toole

 Jessica Gonzales, at Wig-O-Rama, 98 East Congress

Rocky Martinez, at Benjamin Supply, 440 North 7th Ave.

 Ignacio Garcia at the Rialto Theater, 318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

 Luis Mena, at Century Link, 142 E Pennington


This project is a program of the City Of Tucson Mural Program, which is managed by the Tucson Arts Brigade with funding from the Tohono O’odham Nation, Friends of Tucson Arts Brigade and Visit Tucson. Additional support is being provided by the Downtown Tucson Partnership and Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC) .

Friday, April 22, 2016

City of Tucson Mural Program Announce winning designs for Downtown Murals Open House Tues. April 26

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Tucson, AZ: The community at large is invited to see the winning designs for the Downtown Mural initiative during a Mural Design Open House, Tuesday April 26, 6-7pm at the Pima County Public Main Library 101 N Stone Ave. in the Lower Level Meeting Room. This is an all ages free event.

Following an exhaustive selection process the City of Tucson Mural Arts Program announces the winning artists for the Downtown Mural initiative. The selection committee included Julie Sasse Chief Curator Tucson Museum of Art, Ceci Garcia and Susan Silverman from the Tucson Pima Arts Council Public Art CommitteeMary Lou Thompson of Tierra Antigua Realty and Brandi Haga-Blackman of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.

Eight mural teams have been selected to create murals throughout the downtown Tucson starting May 2. Painting will continue through June 6.

Issac Caruso, at 9 North Scott Ave

Niki Glen, at the West corner of 5th Ave and Toole

Rachel Slick, Tim Schirack, and Alexandra Gjurasic, at Café 54, 54 East Pennington

 Ignacio Garcia at the Rialto Theater, 318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Rocky Martinez, at Benjamin Supply, 440 North 7th Ave 

 Luis Mena, at Century Link, 142 E Pennington

Jessica Gonzales, at Wig-O-Rama, 98 East Congress

To-Ree-Nee Wolf Keiser, at Old Scrappy’s, 213 East Broadway 85701
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Volunteer, underwriting and sponsorship opportunities are available for this an future projects. Contact the Tucson Arts Brigade online at www.TucsonArtsBrigade.org or by calling 520-791-9359.

This project is a program of the City Of Tucson Mural Program, which is managed by the Tucson Arts Brigade with funding from the Tohono O’odham Nation, Friends of Tucson Arts Brigade and Visit Tucson. Additional support is being provided by the Downtown Tucson Partnership, 2nd Saturdays Downtown, Park Tucson and Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (GPC).

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Spring 2016 Mural Arts Program Internship

Spring 2016 Mural Arts Program Internship: 10-15 hours a week






We are really excited about the up coming series of murals being created downtown, and now you can be part of the fun. Projects will start in the last week of April, starting with a pep rally and then off to start beautifying our city!

The Mural Arts Program Internship Position reports to the Executive Director and supports the executive leadership team in daily operations.

Mural Arts Program Assistant Responsibilities include:
  • Assisting Muralists as needed;
  • Preparing, priming walls, top coats.
  • Coordinate transportation and field trips;
  • Assist in material inventory and distribution;
  • Assist on documentation;
  • Assist Coordinating community paint days and projects;
  • Assist in identifying and securing healthy snacks;
  • Update calendar listings to local media, follow up calls;
  • Studio work: painting, cleaning, light lifting, preparing surfaces;
  • Painting and preparing walls.
  • Assist on Community Cultural Development initiatives, colloquia and meetings.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience or interest in working within the field of community cultural development.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, a pleasant telephone manner and courteous and professional work style.
  • Capacity to execute tasks with accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.
  • Outstanding organizational/planning skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to function professionally in an open studio environment.
  • A sense of humor and describe oneself as flexible and reliable.
  • Finger print clearance required for some tasks. (working with youth).

How to Apply: Submit information to: info@TucsonArtsBrigade.org
Please include contact information, schedule, CV or resume, and a cover letter that answers:
1. What interests you in this opportunity?
2. Briefly describe your most relevant experiences and skills for this position.
3. What should we know about you and/or your background that might not be evident in your CV/resume?