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We had the honor and privilege of celebrating the 2025-2026 Arts Heroes in Phoenix and Tucson - individuals whose passion, creativity and dedication help Arizona’s arts community thrive! ✨

From behind-the-scenes champions to community leaders, educators, advocates, and artists, these honorees remind us that the arts are made possible by people who show up every day to inspire, support, and create.

A VERY big thank you to our sponsors - and - and to our gracious hosts - and - for helping us recognize these remarkable members of our arts community!

Do you know someone making a difference in Arizona’s arts and culture scene? Nominations for next season‘s Arts Heroes are open! Visit onmediaaz.com/artsheroes to submit a nomination!

PHOENIX
Kristel Nielsen | Your Art Your Story
Natalie Marsh | Scottsdale Arts
James Trahan | 180 Degrees Design + Build
Mandy Tripoli | Mesa Arts Center
Toby Yatso | ASU Music Theatre
Juana Hernandez | SRP
Herbert Washington | Phoenix Boys Choir
Gary Beckert | ASU Gammage
Beth Maloney | Act One

TUCSON
Theodore Buchholz | UA School of Music
Shaun Roby | Empire High School
Mariana de la Vega | De La Vega Gallery
Margaret Mullin | Ballet Tucson
Drew Humphrey | Saguaro City Music Theatre
Amy Byroad | Catalina Foothills High Scool
Jonathon Scott Crider | Fox Tucson Theatre
Beth Maloney | Act One

An ONGOING thank you from the team at ON Media!

Beat the heat and embrace adventure with our June issue of ARRIVED! ☀️ These pages are filled with cool indoor escapes, standout dining experiences, and scenic road trips to Sedona and Tucson! No matter how you spend your summer, you’ll find plenty of ways to explore Arizona in style! 🌵

Grab your copy around town or check out the digital edition on our website at the link in our bio!

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Ballet Tucson presents 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 🌸 April 17–19, 2026 at the Proscenium Theatre!

Enjoy a vibrant program featuring Balanchine’s sparkling La Source, Matthew Neenan’s lively Bacchus (making its Tucson debut), Brooke Amundrud’s returning favorite Mind Over Manner, and Ron Cunningham’s bold Bolero set to Ravel’s iconic score.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of world-class ballet. Tickets start at $35. 🎟️

Ballet in Bloom
📅 April 17–19, 2026
📍 Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College Center for the Arts
ballettucson.org/performances/ballet-in-bloom | 520.903.1445

𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘭⁣
Photo by Carlos Chavez of Madeleine Kuebler⁣, Edward Oyarce-Solomon and Sarah Wilkerson
Costume from Matthew Neenan’s Bacchus, designed by Mark Zappone, courtesy of Pacific Northwest Ballet⁣

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Whether you’re a student looking to break into the scene or a working professional aiming to sharpen your edge and expand your network, ASUPROX by is your destination for the future of the industry.

🗓️ Join them for an intensive two-day experience on April 18th + 19th.

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Space is limited, and the early bird gets the best seat in the house. Join them in Phoenix for two days that will redefine your professional rhythm.

👉 Register at link in their bio!

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Get your tickets to Skyfire Environmental Film Festival! This three-day festival with events in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, brings film, community, and climate action under one roof. Explore local solutions, join zero-waste initiatives, and see stories that challenge and inspire. Don’t miss out!

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Who doesn’t love an Açaí Bowl - especially as summer sneaks up on us a little bit early?! ☀️ Now, at Berry Divine, you can enjoy their d-Lite açaí, with 50% less added sugar than their Original Açaí! Berry Divine proudly manufactures its own soft serve açai with 100% organic and premium ingredients. You can customize your bowl just how you like it with fresh fruits, granola, and other delicious toppings! Stop by any of their locations for this delicious and refreshing treat! ✨

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A Royal Blast! Worth every pence of admission, the Arizona Renaissance Festival celebrates its 38th season of pomp and pageantry, action and adventure, chivalry and romance, merriment and feasting. The festival transports guests back in time Saturdays and Sundays, now through March 29th, re-creating the atmosphere of a “European market faire.” For ticket information and directions visit Arizona.RenFestInfo.com. HUZZAH!

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Saturday, February 28th marks nine years of Anticus, a contemporary gallery built on the belief that art should be felt, shared, and experienced together. What began as an idea has grown into a space where artists and collectors connect, risks are taken, stories unfold on the walls, and community is created with intention and heart.

Join the celebration of not just an anniversary, but the journey: live art, artist attendance, exclusive nine-year anniversary works, wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, and the unmistakable energy that only this community brings.

This night belongs to everyone who has walked through the doors and believed in the power of art to bring people together.

Saturday, February 28th, 2026
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Anticus Fine Art | 3922 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Ballet Tucson presents an unforgettable evening of live dance and music, featuring three unique works! Experience the highly anticipated return of Chieko Imada’s Himiko, the southwest premiere of Kiyon Ross’ dynamic 10: Un-A’frayed Edges, and the world premiere of Desert Dweller by Tucson native Margaret Mullin, in collaboration with Tohono Chul Gardens.

Tickets start at just $35!

Desert Voices 🌵⁣
In partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival and Tucson Guitar Society⁣
February 27 – March 1, 2026⁣
Temple of Music and Art⁣
🎟️ ballettucson.org/performances/desert-voices⁣
520.903.1445⁣
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𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘓𝘭𝘺𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘸𝘢 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴⁣

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