Pouring of a bronze by Arizona Sculpture Society members at Industria Studios location.

An exciting event will take place at Industria Studios in Tucson Saturday, January 30^th and the public is invited. Industria Studios, a 501c Non-Profit Organization, is the home of the Arizona Sculpture Society newly formed in 2009.

The public event will have demonstrations of bronze creation and blacksmithing, performances by Flam Chen, music by the Shaky Bones band, drumming with Anarchestra, an ASS member art show, a silent auction & raffle, and food and drink. The admission is only $5.00.

Preparing for the bronze pour at Industria Studios

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The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Michigan will partner with the Tucson Pima Arts Council to provide $200,000 for arts, culture and community initiatives over the next two years.

The Kresge Foundation (http;//www.kresge.org) is piloting a new community arts and engagement project in Tucson, St. Louis, Baltimore, Birmingham and Detroit that encourages residents to use art and culture as a tool to address issues in their communities.

This multi-city project is designed to test Kresge’s belief that grassroots arts and cultural projects can be an effective tool to unite communities, address pressing social issues and uplift spirits in difficult times. The foundation plans to invest $200,000 over two years in each city.

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