We're pleased to announce we've  received two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support our annual folklife festival, Tucson Meet Yourself, as well as ongoing programs that provide opportunities to traditional artists. A grant of $35,000 will support the 44th annual Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival, which presents ... [Continue Reading]

SFA's monthly Culture and Society Learning Exchange presents: A walking & eating tour in Nogales with Stephanie Bermudez Friday, June 9, 2017 5:30-8:00pm Nogales, AZ (meet "La Placita," aka Nasib Karam Park, at the corner of Morley Avenue and Park Street). Visitors to the US-Mexico border often zoom through Nogales, Arizona to get ... [Continue Reading]

Join us June 1 - 4 to explore contemporary culture and heritage traditions in Tucson, Arizona! Culture and heritage lies within every nook and cranny of Tucson's urban environs. The city was recently named  a World City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. In addition to lots of good eats, long-standing culinary practices, dance/music offerings, urban ... [Continue Reading]

SFA’s monthly Culture & Society Learning Exchange presents: ISLAM 101:  Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask April 30, 2017   2-3:30pm Southern Arizona Workspace 403 N 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ Religious traditions and beliefs are a component of cultural expression across the globe. Islam is the second-largest ... [Continue Reading]

SFA’s monthly Culture & Society Learning Exchange presents: A Screening and Discussion of Food, Water and Traditional Knowledge in Arid Lands April 23, 2017 2-3:30pm The Loft Cinema 3233 East Speedway Boulevard | Tucson, AZ This short film highlights multigenerational, community-based, and culturally embedded models of food and water ... [Continue Reading]

Join the Southwest Folklife Alliance in our inaugural 2017 "Culture & Society Learning Exchange" series. A conversation with Jeff Chang Friday March 10, 2017 Time: 3:30pm- 6:00pm Admission: FREE UA Downtown, Roy Place Building 44 N. Stone Ave Suite #119 Tucson, AZ 85701 Spend an afternoon with Jeff Chang, one of ... [Continue Reading]