Artist Updates
Carmen & Zarco Honored at XICO 50 Year Anniversary Gala
On April 5 Carmen and Zarco Guerrero were awarded the Virginia E. Cardenas Arts Advocate Award at the Xico 50th Annual Gala. “It was a dream come true to be recognized as the original founders of Xicanindio, an organization that fueled our careers as arts advocates in Arizona. This recognition symbolizes the beginning of a…
Read MoreFirst Friday Gallery Opening
Cultural Coalition is excited to announce the Official Opening of our new Mask Alive Art Collection Gallery! Join us on Friday, February 7th from 5 to 8 PM at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix for an exciting event that showcases the incredible artistry of Zarco Guerrero, a renowned artist, storyteller, and master sculptor. Here’s…
Read MoreMeet Aly: Artcorp Student Worker
Meet Cultural Coalition’s newest team member – Aly Masaquaptewa! Thanks to the Artcorp Student Worker grant program by City of Phoenix Department of Arts & Culture, we are one of 20 different arts nonprofits who were provided funding to hire undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. As our new…
Read MoreCuentos de Carmen: Travels of a Piper Fellow Part 2
Back in May, Cultural Coalition Executive Director Carmen Guerrero attended the American Alliance of Museum’s Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. While there she also explored many museums and cultural centers in the area that focused on art, Indigenous culture, and community storytelling. During her updates to Cultural Coalition staff and board about this trip, there…
Read MoreCultural Coalition Announced as Tempe Center for the Arts Resident Company
Cultural Coalition is honored to share that on Thursday, June 28, 2024, our arts non-profit was listed as one of seven resident companies at the Tempe Center for the Arts! Our Executive Director Carmen Guerrero shared her excitement of this announcement, “Having presented our El Puente Festival here for over 12 years, celebrating children in…
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