The Community Arts Training Program (CATP) reaches out to the community at large through a variety of initiatives including:

Internships: We offer internships through our Artist Facilitator in-Training Program. These 13 week internships match emerging and established artists. Through this program we teach participants about planning, production, evaluation and re-development of community based projects.

Walk Up Art Stations: One hour to all day mobile art workshops for all ages. Our stations are designed to suit the specifications of your event, and are fun and affordable. Workshops include: Unlocking Creativity, Group Murals, Painting, Wax Art, Jewelry, Found Objects, Book Making, Print Making, Watercolor and much more. Perfect for parties and festivals!

Mural Tours: We are available for docent guided mural tours for individuals and groups. The full mural tour includes over 25 stops to see numerous local murals and works of public art. We do mural tours each spring for $10 a person. (See Calendar)
Group Tours: $500. (includes 1 bus, snacks and docent)
With Your Own Transportation: $200. (includes docent)

Youth Arts Training Program (YATP): The YATP offers fine art classes,
workshops and events involving arts education, training and development. Click here to see the current schedule. We offer special workshops for adults and
families throughout the year taught by and Visiting Artist Facilitators from
throughout the world.

Lectures: (See Calendar)

Exhibitions: (See Calendar)

Comments from TAB Participants:

"My daughters have enjoyed art classes with TAB over the last two years and have greatly gained in their art appreciation and artistic ability. The instruction style is unique in that each class features an artist who specializes in that field. This is not your "draw a picture in the style of Matisse" kinda class."

- parent of YATP participant

"Our kids have been attending the Art Brigade since September of 2001, it's no secret they love the program. Your team has provided an invaluable experience for our children."

- parent of YATP participant

"This has been the highlight of our time (visiting) in Tucson”

- parent of YATP participant

"TAB is like a needle in a haystack”

- parent of YATP participant

"Can I live in this studio?”

- 8 year old YATP participant

“So far I have been accepted to Savannah College of Art and Ringling School and I couldn't have done it without you.”

- 17 year old YATP participant

“Art has saved my life more than once, I need to thank TAB for that, and I feel I'm a better person because of it, and am able to see more beauty in this world than I ever thought possible. You probably have no idea how much that means to me, thank you so much for everything!”

- 16 year old boy, YATP participant

"I like to go to TAB because its a safe place to be and things happen there. Artists who really care show me how to use my hands and mind creatively."

- 12 year old girl, YATP participant

"TAB attracts a wide variety of people who are eager to spend their free time with other members of the community in a non competitive arena where free expression of latent creative abilities is encouraged. "

- adult CATP participant

"Through experiences I have had at TAB I gained the skills to offer classes, serving greater numbers of students every year in community art projects. TAB is a fantastic place to learn, both about one's self and one's community."

- TAB intern

"I've never been to Tucson - I have no family there, but I support your organization wholeheartedly. I'd like to get something similar started here in the Northeast Ohio area. Your organization is very inspiring - keep up the good work!"

- Kate P. from Ohio