Pima Community College Center offers venue rental opportunity
The beautiful and modern Pima Community College Center for the Arts rents multi-use theatre style spaces, equipment and support services suitable for keynote speakers, corporate presentations, seminars and live performances. The spaces for rent include the 425-seat Proscenium Theatre, 75-plus-seat Black Box Theatre, 75-plus-seat Recital Hall, Courtyard and several classrooms. These unique spaces offer a stimulating and educational setting, competitive and affordable prices, top-notch audio-visual equipment, and plenty of free, well-lit parking adjacent to the complex. The PCC Center for
the Arts is located at West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Road, (just west of downtown). Rental rates and booking are available by calling the Center for the Arts at 520-206-6986 or email centerforthearts@pima.edu & visit us at: www.pima.edu/cfa

Afro-Brazilian Arts and Cultural Center of Tucson now open!
On June 2, 2008, at 632 N 7th Ave, the Afro-Brazilian Arts and Cultural Center of Tucson opened its doors! Looking for a place to practice your art form in an environment of like minded community oriented artists? Consider the Afro-Brazilian Arts and Cultural Center We have a large multi-purpose room, a dressing room, and a waiting room in our 1200 sq. foot building which is perfect for dance classes, yoga, martial arts, or music classes. Current available classes include: Capoeira, Yoga, African Dance, Samba dance and drumming, and Kuduro strength building. See www.myspace.com/afrobraziliancenter. If you, your organization, or someone you know is looking for space; or if you're interested in the available classes, please email besouro@capoeiramalandragem.com or call Monitor Besouro at 520-603-8043 or 520-777-4414.

Offices available July 1 at The Historic Y.  
The Historic Y, previously the Tucson YWCA, is a beautiful, historic full-service professional office complex located at the corner of N. 5th Avenue and E. University Blvd.  It is a community of progressive-minded organizations, professionals and artists and also home to ZUZI's Theater. Available offices include one 100-sf office, four 200-sf offices, and one
300-sf office. Rents start at $190/month. Please visit http://tucson.craigslist.org/off/680984484.html or contact Shawn Burke at WildwindRealty@yahoo.com or (415) 218-0020 for more information.

Choreographer position available
Local Choreographer wanted to work with physically integrated dance ensemble
company at Arts for All, Inc. Please contact Marcia Berger at 520-622-4100
if interested. www.artsforallinc.org

C.A.S.T. Clean and Sober Theatre looking for young people to tell their personal stories C.A.S.T. is looking for young people to tell their personal stories with this dynamic theatre troupe for the 2008-2009 season. C.A.S.T. is composed of young people between the ages of 13 and 23 whose lives have been impacted
by addiction. They undergo intensive training to gain insight into the pressures affecting their addiction and recovery, help create a script, and then take the stage to reveal the progression of the disease, the impact on family members and the challenges of recovery. C.A.S.T. performs at high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, treatment centers, and
conferences, educating young people, families, and the professionals that serve them, on issues regarding drug and alcohol use and addictive disease. Cast members rehearse12-16 hours per week & perform 1-3 shows per week
during the school year. Cast members are paid for performances and contracted for six months. For more information call C.A.S.T. at 520-628-3362 or 520-620-6615 x 5021 or Email: sarnold@compasshc.org.

The Tucson Museum of Art seeks Manager of Youth and Family Programs
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is searching for a Manager of Youth and Family Programs. This full-time position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining educational programming for youth and families. Work involves the application of specialized knowledge and skills in the field of visual arts and education, connecting the Museum's collections, exhibitions and other resources with youth and family groups through the development of unique interpretive activities and events, hands-on, interdisciplinary, and cognitive experiences in the galleries and classrooms, studio lessons for youth and families throughout the year; and outreach programming in schools and other venues. For a complete job description and application procedures, please visit http://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/about/positions.php

Community Food Bank Grantwriter
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development, this position is responsible for the overall grants program at a large food bank with a year-round submission schedule. The Grants Manager is part of a team of professionals who together win numerous grant proposals annually. Salary commensurate with experience. For details see http://communityfoodbank.com/cfb/employment/grants-manager/

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to echacon@communityfoodbank.com,  or mail these materials to: Community Food Bank (attn: Ernie Chacon), P.O. Box
26727, Tucson, AZ  85726.


Library of Congress Announces Pilot Training Program for Indigenous Communities
The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress announces a new pilot program that will train members of indigenous communities to document their own cultural traditions, archive this heritage for future generations, and undertake the task of protecting their intellectual property rights to these recordings and the traditions they document. The project is a collaboration among the AFC, the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) at Duke University in North Carolina, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) based in Geneva, Switzerland.
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-095.html

Grants Opportunity: NEA, American Masterpieces
American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius is a major initiative to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Through American Masterpieces, the National Endowment for the Arts sponsors performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational programs across different art forms that reach large and small communities in all 50
states. This year, awards will be offered in four areas: Chamber Music, Dance, Presenting and Visual Arts Touring. Deadlines are different for each area - but all are September or November. For further details see
http://www.arts.gov/national/masterpieces/index.html

New Kiva Motions Puppetheatre Auditions
Arizona's professional puppet theatre since 1980 is holding auditions for summer/fall 2008. This is a company that sees puppetry as a form of theatre, not merely as a craft of making interesting looking objects which we then
move around. Our orientation is towards adults as much as towards children. For more information please contact: Barbara Mocking Director/ New Kiva Motions Puppet Theatre, email: puppetheatre@yahoo.com or phone: 887-5144 for
more information.

"Philanthropy with Phlavor" at Pastiche - Donate while you dine in June!
The entire month of June month you can have your cake and share it too - with one of your favorite charities. Pastiche Modern Eatery will donate five percent of your purchase to your choice of 40 local charities every time you
dine at the restaurant, order takeout, shop in the wine store or buy Pastiche gift certificates during the month of June. Pastiche is located at 3025 N. Campbell.

Pastiche owners Pat and Julie Connors have sponsored "Philanthropy with Phlavor" twice each year - in June and October. Over the past eight years, they have donated more than $80,000 to various local charities. Because of this ongoing community support, Pastiche received a 2008 Lumie Award from the Tucson Pima Arts Council for outstanding support of the arts. For more information, visit www.pasticheME.com http://www.pasticheme.com/ or call 325-3333.

OPEN SKETCH at The Drawing Studio - June & July
The Drawing Studio Open Sketch - 5 sessions per week at The Drawing Studio's great new location 33 S. 6th Ave. (east-side, between Congress & Broadway) Free street parking after 5pm and on weekends Now Showing at TDS: Hot
Teaching! All skill levels welcome. No need to sign up. Questions? Ask or email Rebecca: raolson@flash.net or call Rebecca 888-8162 or TDS 620-0947for information. The OpenSketch/Model Schedule is online & updated often at:
www.beccart.com/opensketch

The first IGNITE TUCSON is being organized for late July 2008
What if you had an innovative topic to talk about and you had 5 minutes to talk about it in front of an audience. To make your talk more visual, what if you had selected 20 images beforehand, running 15 seconds on a timer projected on a big screen behind you? What would you say?  Where would you take your audience? This is the premise of "IGNITE TUCSON". The first IGNITE TUCSON is being organized for late July 2008 at the Screening Room, 127 E. Congress, Downtown Tucson. Presentations must: Be no longer than 5 minutes. Be on an innovative topic. Be on a CD or DVD ready to run on a Macintosh. The setting includes a reception of beer, wine, and light foods during, before, and after the presentations. If interested in knowing more about IGNITE TUCSON, contact David Aguirre at Dinnerware Artspace,
dinnerware@dinnerwarearts.com or 792-4503.

Call to Artists: Exhibition Opportunity: SMALL FRAMES exhibit
Dinnerware Artspace is calling work for the big ideas SMALL FRAMES exhibit. Small frames aims to exhibit new works that are large in content but in a smaller package. Open to all artists. Submit work via email attachments, or stop by Dinnerware with a CD of images, 264 E. Congress. Artwork can be any medium including sculpture, ceramics, or video, with a maximum size of 14" by 16" not including frame or pedestal. Jurying will be conducted by Dinnerware staff. This is a fundraising exhibit. All work must be for sale. Artists receive 50% of retail sales. 50% supports Dinnerware Artspace staffing and programming. All selected works to remain on exhibit for the duration of the show. Email up to 3 images, including a list with titles, dimensions, and medium corresponding to each image. Include your name and phone number. Images should be jpegs at 150dpi, 6" minimum on the long side, if possible. Questions: Contact David Aguirre, 792-4503, or via email dinnerware@dinnerwarearts.com

“Philanthropy with Phlavor” at Pastiche - Donate while you dine the month of June!
The entire month of June month you can have your cake and share it too – with one of your favorite charities. Pastiche Modern Eatery will donate five percent of your purchase to your choice of 40 local charities every time you dine at the restaurant, order takeout, shop in the wine store or buy Pastiche gift certificates during the month of June. Pastiche is located at 3025 N. Campbell.

Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo and Casa Vicente present DOMINGO FLAMENCO!
DOMINGO FLAMENCO! Flamenco is the culture and history of the Spanish Gypsies exhibited through their ever-evolving music, song, and dance. This art form has migrated to the United States where hundreds of new American artists are dazzling audiences from New York to San Francisco. Tucson joins in the ranks with exquisite artists performing and teaching in Domingo Flamenco. Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo will host five workshops (including a free workshop for kids!) that focus on the art's most important elements: singing, guitar, dance, and percussion, given by some of the country's most provocative flamenco artists. All workshops to be held at Casa Vicente Studio, 375 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701. Casa Vicente will host an Artist Dialogue and Wine & Tapa Tasting as well as Tablao Flamenco. For workshop info please contact: Mele Martinez, flamencodpv@gmail.com, call 309-8762, or visit www.tucsoniquete.com.

Cabaret Theatre
Join facilitator Esther Almazán and other adventurous spirits every Monday night at 7pm for a curious romp through the world of Vaudeville acting. We will explore the big and bold acting styles of vaudeville, Commedia Dell ’Arte, and cabaret in a workshop setting. Inexperienced as well as experienced actors aged 18-105 are welcome to join in at anytime while we work with racy and daring original material to develop new sketches and enhance performance skills in a presentational, vaudeville style. ArtCulture Partnership, 947 E. 35th St, Mondays 7-8:30 PM. Drops-Ins Welcome.

Glassman Foundation to Sponsor Family Arts Festival for 2nd year
For the second year in a row, the Glassman Foundation will be the title sponsor of our annual Family Arts Festival which celebrates the creative spirit of artists and audiences alike. This event showcases Tucson as a city of the arts and celebrates its rich multi-cultural roots, including Native American, Hispanic, Asian and European influences. The Glassman Foundation supports organizations committed to improving the quality of life for children. For information on the foundation visit www.glassmanfoundation.org For more information and photos of last year’s Family Arts Festival, or for application information, visit www.familyartsfestival.org

Pima Community College Center offers venue rental opportunity
The beautiful and modern Pima Community College Center for the Arts rents multi-use theatre style spaces, equipment and support services suitable for keynote speakers, corporate presentations, seminars and live performances. The spaces for rent include the 425-seat Proscenium Theatre, 75-plus-seat Black Box Theatre, 75-plus-seat Recital Hall, Courtyard and several classrooms. These unique spaces offer a stimulating and educational setting, competitive and affordable prices, top-notch audio-visual equipment, and plenty of free, well-lit parking adjacent to the complex. The PCC Center for the Arts is located at West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Road, (just west of downtown). Rental rates and booking are available by calling the Center for the Arts at 520-206-6986 or email centerforthearts@pima.edu & visit us at: www.pima.edu/cfa

Offices available July 1 at The Historic Y.
The Historic Y, previously the Tucson YWCA, is a beautiful, historic full-service professional office complex located at the corner of N. 5th Avenue and E. University Blvd. It is a community of progressive-minded organizations, professionals and artists and also home to ZUZI's Theater. Available offices include one 100-sf office, four 200-sf offices, and one 300-sf office. Rents start at $190/month. Please visit http://tucson.craigslist.org/off/680984484.html or contact Shawn Burke at WildwindRealty@yahoo.com or (415) 218-0020 for more information.

Pastiche owners Pat and Julie Connors have sponsored “Philanthropy with Phlavor” twice each year – in June and October. Over the past eight years, they have donated more than $80,000 to various local charities. Because of this ongoing community support, Pastiche received a 2008 Lumie Award from the Tucson Pima Arts Council for outstanding support of the arts.

For more information, visit www.pasticheME.com or call 325-3333.

Arizona Theatre Company accepting HS applicants for Summer On Stage Program
Up to forty high-school students have the opportunity to learn from theatre professionals and perform on Arizona Theatre Company’s stage with Summer on Stage 2008. Summer on Stage is an intensive five-week theatre program where participants learn a variety of acting techniques including character development, voice for the actor, scene and monologue study, movement and dance. Students are educated through classroom work, and an intensive rehearsal process leads to two fully mounted productions performed at the Temple of Music and Art. Classes are June 30 - August 2, 2008. Early Registration is $575 and the deadline is MAY 1. Regular Registration is $625 and the deadline is JUNE 1, 2008. For more information contact Alison Terry, Project Director, at (520) 884-8210 Ext. 8506 or via email at aterry@arizonatheatre.org. Visit www.arizonatheatre.org for more information about ATC's Education Programs.

Choreographer position available
Local Choreographer wanted to work with physically integrated dance ensemble company at Arts for All, Inc. Please contact Marcia Berger at 520-622-4100 if interested. www.artsforallinc.org