Southwest Folklife Alliance and THE OFFICE Performing Arts + Film are excited to announce a new opportunity for artists to be a part of Artists At Work (AAW).

This new opportunity will provide salaried employment for four artists for an 18 month term (June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026) to support them in their artistic practice and in working collaboratively with community members and organizational partners to address local needs of indigenous communities in and around Tucson. Selected artists will be part of a national cohort of 24 artists across 6 cities in the United States.

Southwest Folklife Alliance will collaborate with AAW artists through its Loom Market program, which connects heritage-based artists committed to strengthening their communities through traditional art. Loom Market is expanding to include in-person pop-up markets and artist-led initiatives that foster social impact, particularly among young artists, while also growing the artist network, guiding artists toward professional development opportunities, and enhancing their web presence.

Artists At Work is produced and administered by THE OFFICE performing arts + film with generous support from the Mellon Foundation.