Southern Arizona has long served as a hub for art and culture. But despite the profusion of talent, our creative individuals found difficulties in making a living from their work and sharing it with the community. We created SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) to address these needs by cultivating programming that puts a spotlight on our local creatives and celebrates our unique culture, while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their ... Mehr lesen
Southern Arizona has long served as a hub for art and culture. But despite the profusion of talent, our creative individuals found difficulties in making a living from their work and sharing it with the community. We created SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) to address these needs by cultivating programming that puts a spotlight on our local creatives and celebrates our unique culture, while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their work.
To date, SAACA has created over 200,000 arts-driven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development, and accessible arts enrichment programs. We continue to grow both our footprint and our impact as we pursue our mission of strengthening the bonds between people, place and purpose.
WHAT WE DO
SAACA supports and connects creative industries, multi-disciplinary artists and arts organizations, and businesses throughout the region. We are honored to serve and connect local arts endeavors to information and opportunities that inspire a creative life. Through innovative arts and business partnerships, arts and healthcare programming, public art, new opportunities for artists, makers, and creatives, education partnerships, and community events, we aim to inspire a vibrant and culturally rich community.
OUR INSPIRATION
SAACA actively advocates for support for arts and cultural resources and programming. We believe that support for artists and creatives is essential to our region’s economic development and to build momentum for future growth. The arts empower a sense of place and reflect a commitment to a brighter future. Through collaboration and community conversation, we implement innovative resources and programming that serve our diverse community.
WHY
Arts and culture provide foundational contributions to communities’ well-being. By supporting and developing innovative community arts programming, we help create communities capable of positive, diverse and equitable public dialogue and action. The arts provide a tool for mobilization and help build community leadership and capacity.
OUR WORK
SAACA’s targeted programming and mission are vital to helping build a better future for our community. Our work facilitates a more connected and relevant voice for the arts and cultural organizations. We support individual artists, makers, and creatives who are central to community enrichment. The arts foster a creative and sustainable economy, which contributes to our sense of place.
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