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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Tucson artist Alex Jimenez screen prints t-shirts for an upcoming local market. Jimenez is one of many artists who have been a part of discussions on the new Somos Uno initiative.

New project aims to put Tucson’s arts and culture “on the map”

Sierra Blaser, Reporter November 27, 2024

Finding sustainable funding as an artist in Tucson is a challenge, said local artist Alex Jimenez. Jimenez, a lifelong Tucsonan, sees the city's art scene as a relaxed and supportive community compared...

The highly anticipated “Sweat” tour– did it live up to the hype?

Gwendolyn Buettner, Reporter November 21, 2024

The crowd was buzzing with excitement as people waited in line for the concert. Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s “Sweat” tour made its way to Phoenix’s Footprint Center a few weeks ago. Due to a surge...

Nathalie Raye at the Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, where her sculptures are available for purchase.

Rio Rico artist creates unique beauty from desert bloom

Flo Tomasi, Reporter November 13, 2024

The Art of Desert Resilience People have asked Rio Rico artist Nathalie Harmening if her ethereal sculptures are made from plastic.  “No! It’s natural prickly pear!” she responds.  With...

Courtesy of Julius Schlosberg 2023

Tucson Museum of Art’s 43rd Fall Artisan Market highlights local artists

Saraya Hammond, Reporter November 11, 2024

With 180 local artists to choose from, the director of the Tucson Museum of Art’s Fall Artisan Market is sure everyone who attends will find something they love.  The event, which includes  jewelry,...

Carlos Valenzuela stands in front of "The sun, the moon and the star," one of his vibrant tile murals in the city of South Tucson, visible on 26th Street.

South Tucson Spotlight: Community support saves beloved muralist’s home

Flo Tomasi, Reporter November 9, 2024

For more than three decades, muralist Carlos Valenzuela has given voice to South Tucson’s rich history with his colorful tile murals.   But this fall, facing $20,000 in medical bills and the possibility...

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