Spring Arts Fest at the Tucson J

Join us for a free, all-ages Arts Fest and step into a world where art, culture, and community intertwine, showcasing the rich tapestry of our region’s artistic and cultural heritage. As a premier destination for arts and culture in Tucson, this event is presented in collaboration between the Tucson JCC and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA).April 14th at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718, 10 AM – 4 PM Free Admission

Experience the heartbeat of Southern Arizona with live music including a performance from the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra (SASO), dance performances, ceramics demos, local food and art vendors, “Stories Untold” Photography exhibit, Plein Air Painters, Sculpture Garden Tours, JCare Art Show, crafts, face painting, and more! 

EVENT PREVIEWCULINARY ARTS

Join us for food trucks from local chefs and restaurants.
• Tumerico Food Truck – Vegetarian-Vegan Latin American cuisine
• Kosher Pizza Truck
• Blackjack Fruit Infusions

ARTISAN MARKET

Over 20 local artisans will feature handmade art for sale throughout the indoor walkways. Join us for shopping with local jewelry makers, pottery demos, painters, and recycled art for sale.

• Sandra Parker Watercolor Art
• Inspired Designs by Andi
• Studiojere
• Wear a Touch of Spirit LLC
• Bettina Fine Art
• Rincon Valley Artisans
• Wolf Den Soaps
• Canoa Naturals
• Ute Vaughn
• Elsa M. Jacklitch
• Edwina Alarcon
• Scenescapes
• Candee’s Dandy Designs
• Laura’s Lappas
• Love My Shawl
• Quirky Decor
• Victor Navarro Art
• QMULATIVE
• Laurie Kaye

INTERACTIVE ARTS FOR ALL AGES

• Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden tours available every hour, led by Jenniffer Selco
• Sculpture Garden Scavenger Hunt
• Chalk Art Community Competition
• Giant Reflection Mirror Ball Sculpture Installation
• Inflatable Jump Playland
• Face Painting with Shannon Donavant
• PJ Library Craft Table
• Indoor Clay demo with Jill Hurwitz
• Live Painting with Kathy McClean
• JCare Art Show

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

• Esperanza Dance Project Performance in the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden at 10:30 am
• Guitarist Dr. Eduardo Costa
• Pianist Sarah Toller
• Live classical performance with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra at 3:30 pm

FEATURED ARTIST

SPEN MACIAS Experience a giant UNITY art installation with local muralist Pen Macias in the JCC entryway.ISAAC CARUSO Artist Isaac Caruso showcases a temporary mural wall installation entitled “Welcome to Figment Land”.STUDIO CREATE Colorful and immersize photo booth with Studio Create.

KASIA KRĘCICKA
Once upon a time, in the whimsical world of artistry, I, a contemporary Polish artist, embarked on a journey fueled by core values of FREEDOM and INTUITION.

ELIZA PLUMLEE Community Chalk Art Zone and signature chalk art muralsESPERANZA DANCE Empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy.

JCC FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONSTORIES UNTOLD

A Photography Group Show. This exhibit will showcase local photographers in a variety of styles including: black and white, color, digital, analog, and mixed media. This show will coincide during the Western Photographic Historical Society Annual Camera show