UPDATE

August 2014

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Membership Supported

Programming Highlights

Membership Supported

Community Media Starts Sept.1st

In an effort to be self-sustaining, Access Tucson is implementing Membership Dues beginning September 1st. The idea is to have everyone pay a little to help fund this vital community resource.

There are two membership levels:

Producers $50 Annually

A Producer Membership allows a member to produce their show using Access Tucson's facility and equipment. It also grants them access to program distribution through the public access cable channel.

Individuals $20 Annually

An Individual Membership gives members the opportunity to volunteer or help out on a producer's show based on their certifications.

Both membership levels include receiving the eNewsletter and voting in the annual Board of Directors elections. Discounts on classes, production services, production resources, premium items and special events are also offered to all members. Membership fees are due after the Orientation class at the time of scheduling resources or classes.

There is no obligation to become a member to rent facilities or to take classes.

Waivers for youth and low income individuals are available. Please submit a Membership Dues Waiver form available at the front desk. We know that you do a lot creating your program, perhaps think about funding your membership through a program sponsor or donor.

Membership Dues are due by your anniversary date (the date you became a member). Please see a staff member to help determine your date. If your anniversary date is prior to September 1st your dues are due now and valid until your anniversary date in 2015. See any staff member for questions.

Programming Highlights

Host Maria Powell invites you to watch her engaging bilingual variety show. This latest episode features a food segment with Fernanda Guevara, holistic food chef; an interview with Alma Gallardo, Editor-in-Chief for the Arizona Bilingual newspaper and a couple of funny improvisations by Unscrewed Comedy Theater.

Bienvenidos a Su Casa (58:30min)

Sundays at 7pm

Channel 20 (Cox) / 74 (Comcast)
On-Demand

Patrick McArdle produces these snapshots of local artistis--their work, their work process and how they interact with each other and the communtity. This episode features Elenore Leon, artist and owner of La Fashionista, boutique located in Downtown Tucson. The next episode Patrick speaks with Kevin Johnson, Artistic Director of Arizona Onstage Productions.

Exploring Tucson Artists (15min)

Saturdays at 2:30pm

Tuesdays at 8:30pm

Channel 20 (Cox) / 74 (Comcast)

On-Demand

Access Tucson partnered with Pima County Public Library program, CreateIt! for a two week kids' summer class. CreateIt! is exploring the creation of three collaborative spaces for youth to connect and share experiences through new media: a mobile media lab, a space in downtown Tucson, and an online community. This crowd learned about the magic of studio production to create a show that everyone should watch. Hint: Zombies.

Access Tucson Summer Session with CreateIt! (32min)

Saturdays at Noon

Thursdays at 4:00pm

Channel 20 (Cox) / 74 (Comcast)

On-Demand

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Celebrating 30 years, Access Tucson strives to provide the highest level of public media access service to the community. We facilitate the expression of ideas, opinions, and perspectives through electronic media. By tuning in to public access, viewers are discovering their own communities, alternative news and information not influenced by corporate or government interests.

Tucson's public access channel is operated and controlled by Access Tucson. Access Tucson is an independent, nonprofit corporation and is not an agent or affiliate of Cox Communications, Comcast or the City of Tucson.

Cox Communications, Comcast, the City of Tucson and Access Tucson are prohibited by law from controlling the content of programs on public access channels. They are not responsible in any way for the content of public access programs, and are not liable for any material cablecast on public access channels. Public access users and producers are solely responsible for and have complete control of the content of their programs.

You can produce your own program and use this channel to share your message with the community. Go to accesstucson.org or call (520) 624-9833 to find out how.