What began as the Tucson Fine Arts Association in 1924, has grown to be one of the leading arts organizations in the southwestern United States: the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block (TMA). Over the past 12 months, we have reflected on our institution’s exceptional 100-year history; invited community stakeholders to share their insights; considered the current state of the arts locally, nationally, and internationally; and finally identified actions that will ensure TMA continues to have a positive impact on the vitality, livability, and economic well-being of our community.

The results of this extensive review are reflected in our 2024 – 2027 strategic plan, “Looking Forward to a Second Century of Connecting Art to Life” which will serve as a visionary roadmap for TMA’s exciting next chapter.

We will focus on five main priorities that will build on our past success and sustain our contributions and operations for generations to come.

Priority One – Resources: Increase, Diversify, Sustain
Priority Two – Strengthen Brand Recognition
Priority Three – Broaden Art and Engagement
Priority Four – Highlight the Historic Block
Priority Five – Ensure Operational Excellence

Recognizing the many benefits of an agile arts organization designed to promptly and intelligently respond to changing circumstances, our strategic plan’s priorities and measures of success will be adjusted as conditions change. However, our values of adaptability, creativity, integrity, stewardship, and inclusion / diversity / equity / access, and stewardship will remain steadfast.

We sincerely thank everyone, inside and outside our community-centered organization, for their time, input, support, and enduring love of TMA.

Join us on this exciting journey as we embrace the power of art, culture, history, and heritage to help us envision new ways of seeing the world through the eyes of others, ultimately bringing us closer together.