The City of Tucson seeks an Art Curator, Artist, or Designer with demonstrated experience developing exhibitions or interior design that include multiple artworks unified by a cohesive theme. Applicants may apply individually or as a team. This project is part of the renovation of a 17-story, affordable housing complex. Art will be installed throughout the building to create a vibrant, welcoming environment that celebrates Desert Landscapes and Tucson History, based on input from residents.
Housing
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The historic Tucson House, Tucson’s largest public housing complex, is undergoing major renovations to enhance housing for residents aged 55 and older. Located in the Blue Moon neighborhood at 1501 N. Oracle Rd., the project includes full apartment renovations, new mechanical and security systems, elevator replacements, upgraded amenities, and new public art throughout the building.
This affordable housing project is a public-private partnership utilizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and additional sources. 4% LIHTC equity and additional funding through: HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant, City of Tucson HOME Loan, Pima County General Fund Gap Funding, City of Tucson General Fund Gap Funding, Federal Historic Tax Credits, and the State Housing Trust Fund.
Core project partners for the public art project include the City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development Department, Poster Mirto McDonald, and Gorman & Company, and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
The redevelopment is co-led by El Pueblo Housing Development and Gorman & Company through a public-private partnership using 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and funding from HUD, the City of Tucson, Pima County, Federal Historic Tax Credits, and the State Housing Trust Fund.
Public art partners include the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department, Poster Mirto McDonald, Gorman & Company, and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
