in a Legacy of Latin@ Arts & Culture in the Valley of the Sun.

ALAC is a vehicle for its members to advocate for Latino arts statewide.   Its collaborative strategy will focus on the concept of “Artnerships,” which connects the needs and desires of the Latino art community with those of art patrons, mainstream art organizations, governments, elected officials, corporations, developers, small businesses, and schools.

ALAC members are dedicated to achieving our goals, and are seeking government, educational, business and non-profit partners who also are committed to showcasing the vast range of cultural diversity that exists in Arizona.  A central organization for Latino arts and culture can help nurture tourism to our great cities and state.  This public expression of  Latino history and cultural life can help to build pride and a state-wide identity, and enhance appreciation of Arizona’s rich spectrum of heritages.

Currently, Latino artists and art organizations in Arizona rank last among the general arts community for state, county and municipal arts funding.