The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona is a 501(c)3 funding agency. We consist of staff, board of directors, and community members who serve on grant panels and committees and are passionate about the arts. The Arts Foundation provides arts and cultural development services through direct funding, technical assistance, commissions, and contracts to artists and arts organizations. The Arts Foundation's mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region.