An artist is a creature driven by demons. He doesn't know why they chose him and is usually too busy to wonder why.

William Faulkner

qualifications for renters

Anyone may apply, but preference in the rental process will be given to persons who:

• have a body of work as an artist ("artist" can mean artist, artisan, painter, sculptor, craftsperson, writer, graphic designer, computer artist, woodworker, musician, persons in dance, movement, theater, culinary, textile and fiber arts, or those who own a creative home business);
• earn low incomes as described in the HUD Handbook 4350.3.  There are upward and downward adjustors for incomes below or close to the caps of:
  

$24,780 for one person,
$28,320 for a family of two
$35,400 for a family of four.

Rents are on a sliding scale of affordability and will be determined by both choice of floor plan and artist's income.

Rent assistance is available for qualifying Native American artists through special funding from ISDA.

Ajo is proud of being a multicultural town.  The rich tri-cultural heritage of southwestern Arizona will be reflected in the Curley School artisan community.

Apply to rent a Curley School Artisan Housing Unit.