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Welcome to Tempe Arts & Culture!
See a show, take a class, visit an exhibit or gallery in Tempe! Explore all of the creative and cultural experiences the city has to offer at Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum and Edna Vihel Arts Center. The Arts & Culture Division develops and manages the city's arts and culture programs and services including Arts Engagement and Tempe Public Art. Tempe is dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and extended community by providing life-long engagement through accessible cultural, social, and educational experiences.
NOW OPEN! 2020 Arts & Culture Award Nomination
These awards celebrate excellence in arts and culture by recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Tempe.
Who is eligible?
Artists, educators, organizations and leaders whose work has had a significant impact on arts and/or culture within the City of Tempe.
Nomination closes at 11:59pm on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Award recipients will be announced at the State of the Neighborhoods event in April 2020.
Nomination Form & Information
2019 Awardees:
Engaged Educator: Such Styles
Creative Entrepreneur: Rodney Hu
Community Impact: Gayle Shanks & Bob Sommer (Changing Hands Bookstore)
Cultural Connector: Evan Liggins
Innovation: FABRIC (Angela Johnson & Sherri Barry)
Deputy Director of Arts & Culture
Ralph Remington
ralph_remington@tempe.gov
Management Assistant for Arts & Culture
Joy Higgins
joy_higgins@tempe.gov
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