activities · 33
what they do
direct service · 28
- Art Talks and Discussions Community Art & Storytelling EventsHosts "Art Talk" events, including dinners and discussions with artists and community members, to honor individuals and discuss topics such as cuisine, traditions, legacy, innovation, artistic responses to migration, and displacement.
- Artist Exchange Programs Binational Art and Cultural ExchangesOrganizes exchange programs connecting artists from various locations, including Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, to Arizona.
- Artist Exchange Programs Binational Art and Cultural ExchangesOrganizes exchange programs connecting artists from various locations, including Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, to Arizona, fostering cross-cultural artistic collaboration.
- Artist Photography Services Artist Support ServicesOffers professional photography services for artists, including works and individual portraits, along with guidance on presenting their work visually.
- Artist Photography Services Artist Support ServicesOffers professional photography services for artists, including 2-3 works and individual portraits, along with guidance on presenting their work visually.
- Artist Reflective Gatherings Artist Support ServicesOrganizes reflective gatherings for artists to share experiences, lessons learned, and set goals, fostering connection and community.
- Artist Residency Program Artist Support ProgramsOperates a residency program that supports Latinx artistic talent in the United States by providing resources for artists to create new work, including three annual residencies for regional, national, and exchange artists.
- Artist Support Services Artist Support ServicesOffers professional photography services for artists, including individual portraits and guidance on visual presentation, and organizes reflective gatherings for artists to share experiences and foster community.
- Arts and Science-Based Campaigns Artistic Activism CampaignsLeads arts and science-based campaigns, such as "Agua Es Vida," blending storytelling, research, and community engagement to raise awareness about social issues like water conservation in Latino communities.
- Arts and Science-Based Community Campaigns Artistic Activism CampaignsLeads arts and science-based campaigns, such as "Agua Es Vida," blending storytelling, research, and community engagement to raise awareness about issues like water conservation in Latino communities.
- Arts and Science-Based Community Campaigns Artistic Activism CampaignsLeads arts and science-based campaigns, such as "Agua Es Vida," blending storytelling, research, and community engagement to raise awareness about social and environmental issues in Latino communities.
- Collaborative Artistic Interpretations Artistic Activism CampaignsDevelops collaborative artistic projects, such as "Carving Pathways" and "Del Mismo Aire," that transform concepts like water's essence or social issues into movement, sound, and narrative.
- Collaborative Artistic Interpretations Artistic Activism CampaignsDevelops collaborative artistic projects, such as "Carving Pathways" and "Del Mismo Aire," that interpret themes like water connection and queer voices through movement, sound, and narrative.
- Collaborative Artistic Productions Artistic Activism CampaignsDevelops and collaborates on artistic productions that explore various themes, such as "Carving Pathways" which interprets the essence of water through movement and sound, and "Del Mismo Aire" which uses performance to symbolize the silencing of queer voices.
- Community-Based Arts Education Artist-Led Community Cultural ProgramsRuns "How I Became an Artista," a community-based educational program that introduces community members in the Metro-Phoenix area to the life and work of Latinx and Latin American artists through virtual workshops and hands-on activities like literazine creation.
- Community-Based Arts Education Program ("How I Became an Artista") Artist-Led Community Cultural ProgramsRuns "How I Became an Artista," a community-based educational program in the Metro-Phoenix area that introduces community members to the life and work of Latinx and Latin American artists through virtual workshops and other engagements.
- Cross-Cultural Collaborations Curated Film ScreeningsOffers new cross-cultural collaborations across music, word, and gastronomy.
- Crossfade LAB Program Interdisciplinary Artist Collaboration ProgramsRuns the "Crossfade LAB" program, an event series featuring collaborations between artists, such as Guadalupe Maravilla and Alex Anwandter, and Teresita Fernández and San Cha.
- Crossfade LAB Program Interdisciplinary Artist Collaboration ProgramsRuns the "Crossfade LAB" program, featuring collaborations between various artists.
- Crossfade LAB Program Interdisciplinary Artist Collaboration ProgramsRuns the "Crossfade LAB" program, featuring collaborations between various artists, such as Guadalupe Maravilla and Alex Anwandter, and Teresita Fernández and San Cha.
- Culinary Arts and Cultural Celebrations ("Sabor") Cultural Heritage Events with Food and PerformanceOrganizes "Sabor" events, celebrating the flavors and culinary traditions of various regions, including Baja California, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca, often in collaboration with chefs.
- Latinx Artist Residency Program Artist Support ProgramsOperates a residency program that supports Latinx artistic talent in the United States by providing resources for artists to create new work, including three artistic residencies annually (one regional Arizona-based, one national by invitation, and one exchange artist).
- Literazine Workshops Community Art Workshops for Expression and HealingHosts literazine workshops where participants explore memory, sound, and personal archives through collective writing, collage, and visual storytelling, resulting in a handmade zine.
- Public Art Programs and Community Engagements ("CALA Presenta") Artist-Led Community Cultural ProgramsOrganizes "CALA Presenta" programs featuring local, national, and international artists who present public programs and community engagements, including discussions on art, identity, and social justice, and showcasing artists exploring political and cultural ideas.
- Public Art Programs and Community Engagements ("CALA Presenta") Artist-Led Community Cultural ProgramsOrganizes "CALA Presenta" programs and "CALA Presenta Charlas" featuring local, national, and international artists who present public programs, community engagements, and discussions on art, identity, and social justice.
- Public Programs and Community Engagements (CALA Presenta) Artist-Led Community Cultural ProgramsOrganizes "CALA Presenta" programs and "CALA Presenta Charlas" featuring local, national, and international artists who present public programs, community engagements, and discussions on art, identity, and social justice.
- Sabor Culinary Events Cultural Heritage Events with Food and PerformanceOrganizes "Sabor" culinary events that celebrate the flavors of various regions, including Baja California, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and Oaxaca, Mexico, often in collaboration with renowned chefs.
- Sabor Culinary and Cultural Celebrations Cultural Heritage Events with Food and PerformanceOrganizes "Sabor" events, collaborating with chefs to celebrate the flavors and culinary traditions of various regions, including Baja California, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca.
research · 3
- Research GrantsAwards research grants to mobilize arts programming, such as a $1,500 grant to support arts programming in West Phoenix.
- Research Grants for Arts ProgrammingAwards research grants to mobilize arts programming, such as a $1,500 grant to support arts programming in West Phoenix.
- Research Grants for Arts ProgrammingAwards research grants to mobilize arts programming in specific areas, such as West Phoenix.
capacity building · 2
- Artist Professional Development Workshops ("smART")Offers "smART," a hands-on workshop series for emerging and mid-career artists that provides guidance on practical career skills such as artist statements, portfolio development, website creation, budgeting, grant-writing, and financial literacy.
- Artist Professional Development Workshops (smART)Offers "smART," a hands-on workshop series for emerging and mid-career artists to build financial literacy and business skills, covering topics such as artist statements, portfolio development, website creation, budgeting, and grant-writing.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Art as a Lens for Social Commentary and Community Engagement art_for_social_changeCALA Alliance uses art as a critical lens to explore contemporary social issues, foster social thinking, and engage communities in dialogue about topics such as water challenges and the experiences of queer voices within BIPOC communities, often through artist-in-residence programs and bilingual community engagements.
- Artist-led cultural programming with social engagement art_as_social_commentaryUses artist-led workshops, residencies, and public programs to foster artistic development, cultural expression, and critical dialogue on social issues—particularly within Latinx, BIPOC, and queer communities—by centering the perspectives of Latinx and Latin American artists.
- Artist-led cultural programming with social engagement art_as_social_commentaryUses artist-led workshops, residencies, and public programs to foster artistic development, cultural expression, and critical dialogue on social issues, particularly within Latinx and BIPOC communities. The organization leverages art as a lens to explore identity, queerness, and systemic oppression, creating space for underrepresented voices.
- Bilingual, community-specific public engagement community-specific_bilingual_engagementDesigns accessible, bilingual programming focused on Latino communities in South Phoenix to address regional issues like water security through culturally resonant artistic formats.
- Cultural Education and Promotion through Latinx Art cultural_education_through_artCALA Alliance promotes cultural literacy and understanding by engaging audiences in art-making, community-based educational programs, and public programming that highlight Latinx and Latin American artists, including Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, and Queer histories, positioning the Southwest as a significant cultural site.
- Cultural education and inclusion through Latinx art cultural_education_through_artPromotes cultural literacy and historical inclusion by exposing communities to Latinx, Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, and Queer art histories, positioning the Southwest as a vital region for transborder cultural narratives.
- Cultural education and inclusion through transborder collaboration cultural_inclusion_transborderPromotes cultural literacy and historical inclusion by centering Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, and Queer narratives in programming, using year-round collaborations and international exchanges to highlight the Southwest as a hub for transborder Latinx art and thought.
- Fostering Latinx Artistic Talent and Development artist_developmentCALA Alliance fosters Latinx artistic talent by providing resources, professional development, and opportunities for artists to create new, innovative work and develop practical career skills through hands-on workshops and residencies.
- International Artistic Exchange and Collaboration international_artistic_exchangeCALA Alliance fosters transborder cultural connections and advances cultural imagination by facilitating exchange residency programs and year-round collaborations between artists and arts organizations across the Americas.
- International and community-based artistic exchange international_artistic_exchangeStrengthens transnational connections across the Americas through exchange residencies and year-round collaborations that support innovative, research-driven artistic work and community engagement.
- Professional development for Latinx artists professional_development_workshopsEquips Latinx artists with practical career skills through hands-on workshops led by arts professionals, covering grant-writing, budgeting, portfolios, and digital presence, strengthening their capacity to sustain and advance their practices.
- Professional development for Latinx artists artist_professional_developmentBuilds practical career capacity for Latinx artists through hands-on workshops and training led by arts professionals, covering grant-writing, portfolio development, budgeting, and digital presence.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
CALA Presenta
Organizes public programs and community engagements with local, national, and international artists.
Crossfade LAB
Event series presenting intimate conversations on art, identity, and social justice with Latinx and Latin American artists.
smART
Hands-on workshop series for emerging and mid-career artists to build financial literacy and business skills.
relationships · 42
who they work with
- AAA Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- APS Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- ASU Art Museum Partner — Partnered to organize the Guadalajara exchange program.
- ASU Art Museum Partner — Strengthened partnership with CALA Alliance, including new curatorial appointments.
- Anna Flores Partner — Artist who led a Literazine workshop in collaboration with CALA Alliance.
- Annie Lopez Partner — Artist who led a cyanotype workshop in collaboration with CALA Alliance.
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Partner — Staff from Arizona Commission on the Arts facilitate workshops on grant writing and budget planning.
- Arizona Humanities Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Arizona Public Service Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Arizona State University Partner — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Chicanos Por la Causa Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Diana Calderón Partner — Artist who led a grief and art workshop in collaboration with CALA Alliance.
- El Laboratorio Partner — Partnered on the "Carving Pathways /// Agua Es Vida" initiative.
- Gammage & Burnham PLC Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Google Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Jazmin Herrada Partner — Artist who led a portrait workshop in collaboration with CALA Alliance.
- Luis Rivera Jimenez Partner — Artist who led a mental map making workshop in collaboration with CALA Alliance.
- Margaret T. Morris Foundation Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Molera Alvarez Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Oscar de las Salas & Gary Jackson Philanthropy Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
- Oxy Studios Partner — Anthony Ferrara, who leads Oxy Studios, facilitates workshops on creating professional websites for artists.
- PAOS GDL Partner — Partnered to organize the Guadalajara exchange program.
- Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Christian Ramírez, Cohn Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Director of Engagement at Phoenix Art Museum, is a facilitator for the smART workshop series.
- Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Collaborated on "Amplified Vol. 4" for the "Del Mismo Aire" performance.
- Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Hosted a discussion on artistic responses to migration, immigration, and displacement.
- Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture Partner — Staff from Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture facilitate workshops on grant writing and budget planning.
- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Funder — Supporter of CALA Alliance
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