activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Fundraising and Community Support Fundraising & Donation ManagementConducts fundraising activities including an annual gala, raffle ticket sales, and participation in the Fry's Community Rewards program to support programming and operations, ensuring community access to events.
- Fundraising and Community Support Fundraising & Donation ManagementConducts annual fundraising galas featuring local performers and auctions, sells raffle tickets to support programming and operations, and participates in the Fry's Community Rewards program to receive financial support from customer purchases.
- Historic Theatre Preservation Historic Theater Preservation & OperationPreserves and stewards the historic Rialto Theatre in downtown Tucson, which has operated as a venue since 1920, screening films and hosting vaudeville shows, and later Spanish-language films and adult films under different names before its current iteration.
- Historic Theatre Preservation and Stewardship Historic Theater Preservation & OperationPreserves and stewards the historic Rialto Theatre in downtown Tucson, which has a history of screening films and hosting vaudeville shows since 1920.
- Hosting and Presenting Performing Arts and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts over 350 events annually across the Rialto, 191 Toole, and R Bar venues, presenting a broad array of performers including rock bands, comedians, jazz musicians, film, flamenco, country, and children's performers to over 330,000 patrons annually.
- Patron Services and AccessibilityProvides comprehensive patron services including ticket sales via website and box office, accessible seating options for individuals with disabilities, security presence at events, and information on nearby amenities like food, beverages, and parking.
- Presenting Performing Arts and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts over 350 events annually across the Rialto, 191 Toole, and R Bar venues, presenting a broad array of performers including rock bands, comedians, jazz musicians, film, flamenco, country, and children's performers to over 330,000 patrons annually.
- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer-Based Theater SupportOffers volunteer opportunities for individuals to usher at shows, represent the theater at festivals and outreach events, and support the annual fundraising gala.
- Youth Experiential Learning Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOperates Rialto StageCrafters, a semester-long experiential learning program and summer camp for youth aged 12-17, providing weekly, no-cost classes and hands-on training in technical and creative aspects of live event production, including lighting design, sound engineering, marketing, booking, and concert photography.
- Youth Experiential Learning Programs (Rialto StageCrafters) Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOperates Rialto StageCrafters, a semester-long experiential learning program and summer camp for youth aged 12-17, providing weekly, no-cost classes and hands-on training in technical and creative aspects of live event production, including lighting design, sound engineering, marketing, booking, and concert photography.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Community and corporate partnerships for mutual benefit community-business-partnershipThe organization partners with local businesses and organizations to support community programming, increase visibility for local enterprises, and generate ongoing financial support through corporate loyalty programs and customized sponsorship packages.
- Curated member engagement with emerging and tribute artists curated_member_engagementThe organization engages its members through a curated monthly selection of shows, based on authentic team interest, featuring emerging and tribute artists.
- Diversified fundraising through planned giving and corporate partnerships diversified_fundraisingThe organization ensures long-term financial sustainability and support for its programs through a variety of fundraising mechanisms, including planned giving (bequests, charitable trusts, stock gifts, QCDs) and corporate loyalty programs, while also engaging volunteers for operational capacity.
- Diversified fundraising through planned giving and tax-advantaged donations planned_givingThe organization ensures long-term financial sustainability by utilizing planned giving mechanisms such as bequests, charitable trusts, and gifts of insurance, and encourages support through tax-efficient methods like Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs and gifts of appreciated stock.
- Engaging members through curated, authentic programming curated_member_engagementThe organization curates a monthly selection of shows based on team-driven, authentic interest to engage members with emerging and tribute artists, fostering a deeper connection to the arts.
- Experiential learning for career development in live production experiential_learningThe organization provides experiential learning opportunities grounded in real-time live events to teach technical and creative skills in theatre and event production, aiming to engage youth interested in professional music careers, industry jobs, or live show production.
- Fostering career development through experiential learning in live event production experiential_learningThe organization uses experiential learning grounded in real-time live events to teach technical and creative skills in theatre and event production, aiming to engage youth interested in professional music careers, industry jobs, or live show production.
- Preserving and stewarding a historic cultural landmark cultural_preservationThe organization is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the historic Rialto Theatre, ensuring its continued operation as a cultural anchor and source of quality entertainment for the community.
- Preserving and stewarding a historic cultural landmark cultural_preservationThe organization is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the historic Rialto Theatre, ensuring its continued operation as a cultural anchor and source of diverse entertainment for the community.
- Providing accessible entertainment for the general public entertainment_for_the_common_manThe organization operates with the philosophy of offering accessible entertainment to the general public, contrasting with more exclusive venues, to foster social connections and celebrate culture.
- Providing accessible entertainment for the general public entertainment_for_the_common_manThe organization operates with the philosophy of offering accessible entertainment to the general public, contrasting with more exclusive venues, to foster social connections and celebrate local culture through diverse performing arts, education, and community events.
- Raffle-based fundraising for community-accessible arts raffle-based fundraisingThe organization employs a raffle-based fundraising model to generate financial support for its community-accessible arts programming.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Live Entertainment Programming
Hosts a wide array of live entertainment, including music and performance artists across all genres, in the historic Rialto Theatre.
relationships · 29
who they work with
- 191 Toole Partner — Venue used jointly with the Rialto Theatre Foundation for hosting events.
- Arizona Arts Live Partner — Community partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Arizona Arts Live Partner — Provides community support for the Rialto Stage Crafters program.
- Barrio Brewing Co. Partner — Local business partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Partner — Local business partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Bookman’s Partner — Local locations where tickets can be purchased.
- CIRQUE COLLECTIVE Partner — Provided performances at the fundraising gala.
- FUTURE SYNDICATE Partner — Performed dance hits at the fundraising gala.
- Fry's Food Stores Partner — Partner in the Community Rewards program, enabling customers to direct financial rewards to the Rialto Theatre Foundation through grocery purchases.
- Harry Nace Partner — Arizona movie theater mogul who acquired majority interest in the Theatre in the mid-1920s and later leased it to Paramount-Publix.
- Hensley Beverage Company Partner — Local business partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Illegal Pete’s Partner — Local business partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- KXCI Community Radio Partner — Radio partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Paramount-Publix Partner — Leased and operated the Rialto Theatre starting in 1929, later renaming it the Paramount in 1948.
- R Bar Partner — Venue used jointly with the Rialto Theatre Foundation for hosting events.
- Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation Partner — Community partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historic Preservation Funder — Provides financial support for the Rialto StageCrafters program.
- Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historic Preservation Funder — Provides generous support for the Rialto Stage Crafters program.
- TABLE MANNERS Partner — Performed dance hits at the fundraising gala.
- The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Funder — Provides financial support for the Rialto StageCrafters program.
- The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Funder — Provides generous support for the Rialto Stage Crafters program.
- The Drive Partner — Radio partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Ticketmaster.com Partner — Online sales platform for purchasing tickets to events.
- Tucson Jazz Festival Partner — Community partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Tucson Weekly Partner — Media sponsor of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- Visit Tucson Partner — Media sponsor and tourism partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- William Curlett and Son Partner — California-based firm that built the Rialto Theatre in 1920.
- Zia Records Partner — Local business partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation
- iHeart Media Partner — Radio partner of the Rialto Theatre Foundation