Community Workshops

Wednesday, April 7th & 21st – ACCION Connection
Arts Marketplace partners with ACCION International to bring the much-needed resource of micro lending to our creative community. Need financial assistance for an upcoming show, supplies or a production? Roberto Valdez-Beltran is at the Arts Marketplace Studio for advice, planning and support the first & third Wednesday of every month. Walk-ins Welcome!  1pm-3pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,

Monday, April 5th – AM Business Meeting: Photographing your Work
Bob Demers, Cinematographer, Photographer and Post-Production Supervisor for the School of Media Arts at the University of Arizona, has been working across the United States in the film and video industry for over 30 years. In an industry where quality stands out from the rest, Bob will provide the technical and aesthetic know-how on how best to photograph your work.  Meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month) 6pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,

Wednesday, April 14th – Arts Marketplace AM Networking
Arts Marketplace members meet other artists, share ideas, brainstorm solutions, and build their community of practice.  9am -10am, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,

Wednesday, April 21st – Arts Marketplace “Art Date”
This gathering provides a great opportunity to explore “hot topics” and a sounding board for those creative dilemmas that have been stunting you! Build your community of practice while getting into the mainstream of art in Tucson.  6:30pm – 8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988,

Friday, November 20th “Art Date”
A great opportunity to explore “hot topics” in the business of art more in depth!  6:30pm-8:30pm, Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone). More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Call to Artists: Arts Marketplace has an opportunity for a limited number of artist & creative entrepreneurs to participate in for our first Tucson ARTSWAP, inspired by our colleagues at Greenway Arts Alliance, LA.Response deadline to participate:  November 23, 2009, 5 PM  Call or email to reserve a table for $10  therese@artsmarketplace.org or call: 520-882-3988

Event Date: Saturday, December 12th 2009 from 11am – 4pm
Event Location: Maynard’s Market Patio, 400 N. Toole Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701-1815

This lively event is an opportunity to clean out your studios and living spaces. Bring your items to Maynards Market where artists, tourists, and general public will gather to SWAP or SELL their art and artifacts. This is the perfect time to sell one of your treasures and maybe buy another one!  Items would include: Art supplies, art, wearable art, specific tools or wares of your media, jewelry, cool & funky kitchen items, books, artifacts and heirlooms.  Please keep in mind Maynards has graciously offered their patio space to collaborate with us and be mindful that it is highly visible location and successful location – no junk please.  All creative entrepreneurs and artists of all media are welcome.
Proceeds from this fundraising event supports Arts Marketplace, a program for individual artists and creative entrepreneurs providing training and tools for professional development, mentoring, networking and money management.  For more information: www.artsmarketplace.com

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