The Burrito Files - Raul

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? Vivo en Jalisco, Mexico (Santa Catarina)
What are you doing downtown today? Vine a presentar mis artesanias hecho de mano.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? pues esta bien.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? despues va a estar bien.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Si.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Richard

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? Yes, born and raised.
What are you doing downtown today? Brought a Huichol artist to El Centro to participate in the Open Studio Tour.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? older, laid-back, cool
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? carne asada combo - frijoles, native foods, pico de gallo, tortillas
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? I became an artist. I got into the artist scene, got my foot in the door selling on Alameda.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Bruce

Are you a Tucson native? If not, where are you from? No. Oracle.
What are you doing downtown today? Open Studio Tour, hanging out with friends.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? a bun dance interrupted
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? tortilla made of stucco and filled with dirt, rocks, copper, and bones. A dry burrito.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Yes.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Patsy and Korry

Are you a Tucson native? No. Live in Sonoita (Patsy), Michigan (Korry)
What are you doing downtown today? Hanging out
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? interesting, eclectic, diverse
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? something healthy, something tasty / something unique and something colorful
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Our first trip to AZ we ran into an art fair going on at Hotel Congress. There was great energy and it cemented our relationship with AZ.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Therese

Are you a Tucson native? No. Boston.
What are you doing downtown today? Exploring my creativity.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Potential, people, inspiration.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? light, fun, and crunch.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Yes. I have a wonderful, inspiring studio space with a wonderful inspiring colleague.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Mike

Are you a Tucson native? No. Born in Cincinnati, moved to Tucson from Albuquerque.
What are you doing downtown today? Working, sort of.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Office district.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? 5 days a week coming in and working. Dead for Saturday and Sunday.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? No.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09

The Burrito Files - Alejandra

Are you a Tucson native? No, Mexico.
What are you doing downtown today? Exhibiting my artwork.
Describe downtown in 3 words or less? Most contemporary architecture.
If downtown Tucson were a burrito what would be in it? It would be painted in desert colors.
Have any significant events in your life happened in downtown? Yes. My photography studio is in downtown.
Interview and photo by Julie Ray at Open Studio Tour, C.O. Brown House, 3/15/09