Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Zero Waste Tucson
Zero Waste Tucson is a community-driven movement that aims to promote sustainable consumption and production practices. Its goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of zero-waste initiatives in creating a cleaner Tucson. By adopting effective waste management practices, Tucsonans can reduce waste generation and help reduce pollution levels, mitigate the impact of the climate crisis. Iskashitaa Refugee Network is collecting Children's Books, Gardening Tools, Mason or Canning Jars, and Foreign Language Books.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Firehouse #2 Art Sale
Local artist sale featuring jewelry, ceramics, glass and metal art, paintings, mosaics, prints, stickers, Syrian food, delicious cupcakes, oils and ointments, crocheted animals, local jams and dried herbs, plants and pots, burp pads etc.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Iskashitaa Holiday Closing
Iskashitaa offices will be closed for the Holidays!
Please look for upcoming volunteering opportunities in 2026.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Tucson Meet Yourself
IskaShop at Tucson Meet Yourself
We’re excited to join Tucson Meet Yourself, Tucson’s beloved folklife festival celebrating culture, food, music, and art. 🎶🌮
Find our booth October 17–19, 2025 downtown at Jácome Plaza (near 101 N. Stone Ave).
Come say hi, browse IskaShop’s harvest products & merchandise, and support refugee-led community ventures.
Tucson Meet Yourself
IskaShop at Tucson Meet Yourself
We’re excited to join Tucson Meet Yourself, Tucson’s beloved folklife festival celebrating culture, food, music, and art. 🎶🌮
Find our booth October 17–19, 2025 downtown at Jácome Plaza (near 101 N. Stone Ave).
Come say hi, browse IskaShop’s harvest products & merchandise, and support refugee-led community ventures.
United Nations Association of Southern Arizona - UNASA Center & Gift Store
UNA 50th Birthday Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 50th birthday of the United Nations Association of Southern Arizona – UNASA Center & Gift Store! 🎉
IskaShop will be part of the festivities on Saturday, October 4th and Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 6242 E Speedway, Tucson. Stop by to enjoy the celebration and shop local, sustainable products from Iskashitaa Refugee Network.
Tucson Meet Yourself
IskaShop at Tucson Meet Yourself
We’re excited to join Tucson Meet Yourself, Tucson’s beloved folklife festival celebrating culture, food, music, and art. 🎶🌮
Find our booth October 17–19, 2025 downtown at Jácome Plaza (near 101 N. Stone Ave).
Come say hi, browse IskaShop’s harvest products & merchandise, and support refugee-led community ventures.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Food Preservation Workshop
On the second Tuesday of every month, Iskashitaa hosts a food preservation workshop dedicated to reducing food waste and educating the public on all the ways to transform local food. Using what we have harvested that month and the rescued food we have received from our partners, we come together at St. Francis in the Foothills’ commercial kitchen and make food products that are then sold on our online shop and at events.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
United Nations Association of Southern Arizona - UNASA Center & Gift Store
UNA 50th Birthday Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 50th birthday of the United Nations Association of Southern Arizona – UNASA Center & Gift Store! 🎉
IskaShop will be part of the festivities on Saturday, October 4th and Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 6242 E Speedway, Tucson. Stop by to enjoy the celebration and shop local, sustainable products from Iskashitaa Refugee Network.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Food Preservation Workshop
On the second Tuesday of every month, Iskashitaa hosts a food preservation workshop dedicated to reducing food waste and educating the public on all the ways to transform local food. Using what we have harvested that month and the rescued food we have received from our partners, we come together at St. Francis in the Foothills’ commercial kitchen and make food products that are then sold on our online shop and at events.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.