The Museum of Contemporary Arts in Tucson, AZ is a forum for communication and learning about modern art. The museum is a major part of the community and offers various programs, including a show on the plaza, to help spread the education about modern art to the whole community. The artwork on display at the museum is from 1970 to current day. The goal is to provide a large range of artwork that showcases various styles and artists. The art is from around the world and includes local artists as well. The museum has six to eight temporary exhibits every year, along with some solo exhibits. The permanent collection is still in the works to provide a stable exhibit for visitors. The Museum of Contemporary Arts was founded in 1997 by artists Julia Latane and James Graham. It started as an artist alternative art space and now is a respected museum. The goal at that time was to simply bring art into the cultural front of the city since it was very much in the background and unrecognized. It is the only museum devoted to modern art in the city. The Museum of Contemporary Arts works with other area groups to help promote its collections. There are displays from the museum at the Tucson Children's Museum and The Screening Room. The hope is that through all of these different efforts to showcase modern art that the museum can play a role in spreading appreciation of the modern art forms to new audiences.
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