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PROMOTING THE YOUTH-DRIVEN MUSIC AND ARTS COMMUNITY IN TUCSON, AZ.

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to promote the youth-driven music and arts community in Tucson, Arizona

Groundworks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an all-ages music venue, art gallery, and education space dedicated to artistic and creative youth in Tucson. We are the only all-ages venue in town specifically designed and created for youth ages 14-24. Groundworks is entirely volunteer-run (including our administrative staff) and are funded primarily through grassroots donations and revenue. 

Our activities include: 

  • Live music every Friday + Saturday night (and even some weekdays), 

  • New gallery shows once per month featuring local artists, 

  • A zine and comic book library with over 500 items,

  • Educational initiatives including our youth-driven Creative Youth Alliance (CYA), workshops, and equipment sharing, 

  • We are also a community space that acts as a host for meetings, markets, community partnerships, lessons/classes, and more! 


DONATE

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If you'd like to donate something other than money, we're looking for donations of musical equipment, art supplies, furniture, store fixtures, classroom supplies and donations of time/services that may benefit the space. We are also actively looking for interested artists and musicians of all ages to utilize our space and any resources we may have available. Get in touch here! 


 Latest Updates: March

 

Upcoming Training Sessions!

  • 3/19 - Beginning Sound, 5:30-8:30pm

  • 3/20 - Safety & Security, 6-8pm

  • 3/24 - Intermediate Sound, 5:30-8:30pm

SIGN UP TO PERFORM @ GWX

ALL AGES & ALL PERFORMERS WELCOMED!!!

Signup deadline is

Mon 3/24

Performance date: Saturday, April 12th

 

Share your creative ideas with us!


UPCOMING VOLUNTEER MEETINGS

Tuesday, April 1st

New Volunteer Orientation: 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Sound Orientation: 6:15pm - 7:00pm


OUR HISTORY

Here are some of the notable events in Groundworks' history

  • 2019: Groundworks is founded by a group of artists and educators, becoming a 501(c)(3) on April 2nd, 2019. Through a Kickstarter fundraiser and multiple fundraising events around Tucson, Groundworks raised funds to pay for a place for programming, events, and more.

  • 2020: Groundworks set out to open its first brick-and-mortar space in January 2020. However, with the onset of the pandemic, the grand opening was halted and Groundworks pivoted to virtual programming through the end of the year.

  • 2021: Groundworks continues its virtual efforts, eventually moving into a new physical space and opening doors in November 2021.

  • 2022: Groundworks hosts over 150 live events including concerts, art exhibitions, markets, live streams, workshops, classes, and a carnival! Over 10,000 participants, volunteers, and attendees engaged with the organization this year.

  • 2023: Groundworks continues classes and events to this day, while expanding programming and reach to a broader Tucson community! 

  • 2024 (and beyond): Groundworks plans to continue ongoing programming, but hopes to hire paid staff, upgrade facilities/equipment, and further invest in the artistic education of Tucson’s creative youth. 


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