SFA is pleased to co-sponsor this year's "A Tucson Pastorela," an annual tradition presented by Borderlands Theater. Part nativity play and part satire, the production pokes fun at the major cultural and political events of the year while sharing the traditional story of the shepherds' journey to welcome the new arrival to the manger. (We shared ... [Continue Reading]
SFA Named Beneficiary of Endowment
The Larry Evers's Words and Place Endowment supports the work of oral tradition bearers in the community for research and documentation as well as sharing work with the public. The donors of the endowment have designated the Southwest Folklife Alliance (SFA) as beneficiary. The SFA is an affiliate nonprofit organization of the University of Arizona ... [Continue Reading]
Beyond the Wall/Más Allá del Muro
SFA is pleased to co-sponsor this special event bringing together artists and community from Ambos Nogales for a family-friendly, binational cultural festival. November 24-25, 2017 Nogales, Arizona Events include: Puppets! Meet 15-foot tall puppets in Ambos Nogales, ushering in cultural unity. Friday, Nov 24, 7pm Art Exhibit, Nogales, ... [Continue Reading]
NEA Awards Grants to Tucson Meet Yourself and SFA’s Year-round Programs
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]
Nogales Innovation Circuit Tour
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]
2017 Ethnographic Fieldschool June 1-4 in Tucson
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]