The Dunbar Pavilion

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325 W 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85705

The Dunbar Pavilion in Tucson, AZ is a historic arts and cultural center that aims to increase awareness and understanding of the historic and cultural impact of people of African descent. It serves as a platform for artists, activists, and community members to come together and celebrate African-American heritage.

Under the leadership of Debi Chess Mabie, the Dunbar Pavilion has become a hub for collaboration and creativity, attracting new tenants and organizations such as the UA's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. With a focus on preserving culture and cultivating the future, the Dunbar Pavilion is a symbol of hope and resilience in the Tucson community.

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Ashley C.
8/31/2025

Love coming here for community events! The Dunbar holds a great significance to the black Tucson community as it was Tucson's segregated school for African American students until desegregation in...

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Grace S.
1/22/2020

What makes this place special is its history. Do yourself a favor, go to their website, and read the About section. I'd be doing it a disservice by trying to summarize it. Currently it serves as...

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Tiffany S.
3/20/2016

It's a nice place to host an event or party the only thing is is that if they require for you to pay for their armed security vendor security needs to do their job they shouldn't allow fights to...

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Monica E.
4/13/2012

I absolutely love what Cressworth Lander and his team is doing with the old school. It is a sordid history with the district, but an amazing story of community-based initiative and long-standing...

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