Our program to boost cultural activities and bring opportunities to youth and artist in border communities, VozFrontera, got a splash of cultura cubana this spring with a visit from Nereida García-Ferraz, a mixed-media artist who splits her time between Miami and Havana, Cuba. Born in Havana in 1954, Nereida migrated to the United States in …
Seeking nominations for traditional artists
We're launching our fifth year of the Master-Apprentice Award program in support of master traditional artists and apprentices in Arizona. This year we're making 10 awards to pairs of Arizona based artists/tradition bearers: at $2,500 for the Master along with $500 to an emerging artist/tradition bearer engaged in learning and transmission of …
Hidden in Plain View
Hidden in Plain View a conversation about folklife with Dr. Maribel Alvarez A kickoff event for DocuNogales Youth Program April 4, 2019 5-7pm Santa Cruz Center, 2021 North Grand Ave. Nogales, AZ …
Cultural Planning & Development
We offer training and consulting in planning strategies in collaboration with communities working to develop and deepen cultural and economic opportunities. Some examples of our work in this area include: La Doce Barrio Foodways Project (2016-present) Tucson’s South 12th Ave (La Doce) is celebrated locally as a natural “Cultural and Culinary …
Equitable Evaluation & Ethnography
We offer training and consulting in research methods, practices, and evaluation, including assets mapping, ethnography, participatory-action research, and others with the intention of upholding and advancing the role & significance of culture and heritage in place and community. Recent work in this area includes: Surdna Foundation's …
Supporting Folklife
We support and sponsor a number of programs and initiatives developed and managed by organizations and individuals working to keep culture and heritage at the forefront of public life. Recent events or programs we've supported include: Tucson Cine Mexico, April 2020. Hopi Jewelry show featuring work by Qwa-Hölo Hopi Silvercraft, curated by SFA …