activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 4
- Offer art classes and workshops Community Art Classes and WorkshopsProvides over 200 affordable fee-based and free art classes and workshops annually for adults, youth, and teens, including online options at reduced cost. Offers scholarships for adult and youth programs.
- Operate gallery and host art events Community Art Gallery OperationsHosts a year-round schedule of art exhibits in a dedicated gallery space and organizes art events open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm.
- Provide membership and community engagement benefitsOffers tiered membership levels (“Friend” and “Studio Circle”) that include class discounts, access to creative practice sessions, Open Print Lab, figure drawing, free “Try-It” classes, and exclusive events such as monthly artist dinners and studio tours.
- Run youth and teen art programs Youth Multidisciplinary Arts EducationOffers targeted programming for youth, including the Art of Summer immersion program for ages 9–17 and outreach initiatives for seniors and underserved populations. Expanded presence through satellite sites across metro Tucson.
capacity building · 2
- Engage volunteers and members in operationsRelies on members and volunteers to support annual operations and programming, fostering community involvement in organizational sustainability.
- Support artists through mentorship and fellowship Artist Support ProgramsProvides mentorship opportunities for young artists and offers instructional fellowship programs for artists and art students, established in 1992 in Tucson, Arizona.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Art for Holistic Well-being and Community Building art_for_wellnessThe organization promotes art study and practice as a holistic process that fosters personal growth, enhances observational skills, deepens understanding, and supports mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. It also uses art to build community through collaboration, shared discovery, and a supportive environment.
- Community-Driven Art Collective Model community-driven-art-educationThe organization operates with a community-engaged model rooted in its history as an art collective, emphasizing volunteer participation and fostering a collaborative creative community where students and teaching artists learn from and support each other.
- Inclusive and Accessible Art Education inclusive_art_educationThe organization designs art classes to accommodate artists of all skill levels and provides free access to art education, particularly for marginalized youth, to advance equity and inclusion within the art community.
- Mentorship by Practicing Artists mentorship-by-practicing-artistsThe organization utilizes practicing artists as instructors who provide personal feedback and mentorship, drawing on their professional experience, and delivers virtual art instruction through a distributed network of these teaching artists.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Adult Classes and Workshops
Offers a wide range of fee-based and free art classes and workshops for adults, both in-person and online.
Exhibits
Hosts a year-round schedule of art exhibits in its designated gallery space.
Figure Drawing
Offers figure drawing sessions, with bundle options for members.
Member Creative Practice Sessions
Monthly creative practice sessions held in the studio for members.
Open Print Lab
Provides access to printmaking facilities for members.
Outreach Programs
Programs established to serve specific populations, such as seniors, who may not be able to access or afford regular adult programs.
R.E.A.D.I. Free Classes
Free classes focused on Race, Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion, aimed at creating a more equitable and inclusive art community.
Youth Programs (Art of Summer/Spring)
Immersion programs and classes for youth ages 9-17, designed to foster artistic expression and education.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arizona Art Supply Partner — Provides members with a 20% discount.
- Arizona Gives Partner — Participates in Arizona Gives Day 2026 for fundraising and community engagement.
- Lewis Framing Partner — Provides members with a 10% discount.
- Posner’s Art Store Partner — Provides members with a 20% discount.
- RLV OracleArt Partner — Founder Maggie Rush-Miller also founded RLV OracleArt, which supports artistic expression, education, and preservation for BIPOC communities and underserved youth.
- Ragland & Wilhite Consultants Partner — Julie Ragland co-founded this IDEA consulting firm.
- Sarnoff Artist Materials Partner — Provides members with a 20% discount.