A major creative investment is coming to one of Tucson’s most historic neighborhoods. The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, in partnership with the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development, has announced $383,385 in new public art opportunities designed to revitalize affordable housing sites within the Oracle and Miracle Mile corridor.
The initiative, part of the broader Thrive in the 05 program, will commission curators, muralists, designers, mosaic artists, and sculptors to bring community-rooted artwork to the area’s affordable housing developments. The aim is not only to beautify public spaces, but also to celebrate identity, restore pride, and foster connection. For Mayor Regina Romero, the project reinforces the city’s strategy of honoring cultural heritage and amplifying resident voices.
“The City of Tucson is proud to support the work of the Arts Foundation of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Through our ¡Somos Uno! Cultural Heritage Strategy, we encourage creative participation and preservation in communities like Thrive in the 05, a place with so much history. Partnerships like these are proof that investing in the arts makes our city more vibrant and celebrates local culture,” she said…