The Tucson Mural Arts Program is a results-based beautification program that involves residents of all ages in the design and painting of murals. We offer a viable solution to graffiti, social isolation and property damage by working with our community to collaboratively create works of art.
Through our innovative design process we bring together youth, elders, long time residents, neighborhood associations, schools, social service providers, community centers and businesses. Our public murals follow a fun, inclusive civic engagement and approval process. Our curriculum integrates the City of Tucson process for accepting works of art and the TPAC Public Art and Community Design Committee process.
REQUEST A MURAL
Murals are requested through a Community Mural Application Process. EMAIL or call (520.791.9359)
for an application.
CURRENT PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES
The Beautify and Unify program is a series of murals that are being designed and painted by youth, adults, and elders in 6 neighborhoods. This participant-driven process includes Elder Shares, Neighborhood Arts Workshops, Mural Workshops for Youth, and Community Paint Days. See below for details.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE / TUCSON MEMORIAL MURAL
SPRING SCHEDULE Every Tuesday 3–5 pm FREE (Ages 13 and older) Winsett Park 316 N. 4th Ave. Participate in this service-based multi-media Green Arts project to restore a 1997 TAB mural located at Winsett Park, 316 N. 4th Ave. Dialogue-based design workshops will result in a community plan to transform and revitalize this site. Students will be restoring a mural while integrating new ideas from the community revolving around the theme of Together We Thrive. REGISTER HERE.
CALL FOR MORE INFO: 520.791.9359
29th STREET COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT:
INSIDE THE OVERPASS
The “Inside the Overpass Mural” is located on the interior of the 29th Street overpass. This is a public art project followed the City of Tucson public art approval process. Workshops included lessons on mural-making, painting and drawing techniques, field trips, and guest speakers on neighborhood history and civic leadership. The final panels are currently being installed by students and lead Teaching Artist Michael B. Schwartz who has been assisted by Linda Kerr, Molly Moore and Kathleen Murphy. The Final Unveiling and Viewing is scheduled for Wednesday May 9, 2012. SEE PRESS RELEASE
SPRING SESSION:
The 29th Street Green Arts Project: Creating PLACE Project Youth Workshops (ages 9-18): Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm, Now – May 9 Teen Group: Every Wednesday, 5pm LOCATION: Arts Lab - JVC Boys and Girls Club, 1935 S. Columbus Blvd.
The 29th Street Green Arts Project: Creating PLACE Project works with youth, elders and adults to addresses critical community needs in the 29th St. Coalition neighborhoods of Tucson. Youth are designing artworks to be displayed on busses, in libraries and apartments throughout the area. Lessons include an overview of graphic design, advertising, public service announcements, financial, and civic literacy. This project has been made possible by support from the Tucson Pima Arts Council’s P.L.A.C.E. Initiative grant funded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and Open Society Institute.
29th STREET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MURAL:
YOUTH MURAL WORKSHOPS
Project Snapshot: On Wednesday, January 29, 2011, more than 50 people packed into the tiny art room at the Jim and Vickie Click Boys & Girls Club, at 29th and Columbus, to celebrate the unveiling of our first mural there. Youth who live in the 29th St. area, ages 10-17, learned about neighborhood history, drawing, design, and had painted a beautiful mural.
Kids and adults are invited to help with the logistics to make this project a success.
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECT
BARRIO CENTRO NEIGHBORHOOD MURAL UNVEILING
READ THE BLOG FOR MORE INFO EMAIL or call (520) 791-9359
Check out the AZ DAILY STAR ARTICLE
The mural unveiling on June 18, 2011 included a free, fun-filled family event with food, music, speakers, performance by the Tucson Arts Brigade Dance Theater Group, Latin Jazz by Trio Centrál, and Ranchera and Bolleros by Serenata.
Lucky Wishbone Parking Lot
2712 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ
The Barrio Centro Community Mural is the first phase in a multi-year initiative utilizing arts based strategies to address complex social needs including civic participation, beautification, literacy and health. This year included mural design and technique workshops for youth and adults in addition to Elder Shares, field trips, financial literacy, youth stipends and Community Paint Days. This collaboration between Tucson Arts Brigade, neighbors, students, school administrators, parents, and business owners has been a huge success. Long time residents of Barrio Centro infused a sense of civic responsibility, stewardship and leadership by frequently visiting weekly youth workshops and engaging with students throughout the process. This relationship continues as we work together to Beautify and Unify our community.
City of Peace with community participants at Peace Fair
Drexel Elementary School Mural
"Share the Bounty Mural" 1997
Two 18’ x 45’ walls
One of our first large scale outdoor murals, painted wit the assistance of over 75 people of all ages. Located in Winsett Park on 4th Ave.
“We Give Birth To Choice Each Day” 1998
22’ x 52’ 9th Avenue and 5th Street (Destroyed)
This mural was developed over the course of a year by more than 50 Dunbar Spring neighbors and friends.
DIETZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MURAL PROJECT
The “Whole Systems Ecology” mural at Dietz Elementary School was designed and painted by 48 students in Ms. Kievit’s and Mr. Requadt’s third grade classes. Continue reading here:BLOG
YOUTH MURAL WORKSHOPS
Who: Two 3rd Grade classes Where: Dietz Elementary School When: Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2011
Puffin Foundation
Congressman Grijalva for the
Wakefield School Muralists
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