2026 SaludArte Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Who can apply
Carefully review the eligibility, expectations, and scope of this opportunity prior to submitting your application. Guidelines: https://artsfoundtucson.org/2026-saludarte/. This is a fast-track project. The selected artist(s) must be available to attend all mandatory meetings and complete all aspects of production within the project period listed below. Dates are subject to change.. Thursday March 26, 2026 - Artist Selection Meeting 1: The cohort will select three (3) finalists to interview. All applicants are notified. Finalists prepare for Artist Selection Meeting 2.
About this opportunity
HOW TO APPLY This public art opportunity is open to artists and artist teams living in Pima County. Carefully review the eligibility, expectations, and scope of this opportunity prior to submitting your application. Guidelines: https://artsfoundtucson.org/2026-saludarte/ Prepare Application Prepare your artist statement. The statement must describe your qualifications for this position; your motivation to work with community; and your interest in this particular project theme. Your artist statement is a key part of the review process. We encourage you to be thoughtful and intentional when writing it. (300 word limit) Prepare your resume. Two page maximum. Acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf Prepare six (6) samples of your artwork. Artwork samples must represent completed work by the a...