Artist Updates
Eulogy to Diane Hunt Vanek
By Zarco Guerrero Carmen and I first met Mark and Di in the early 80s at Tuba City High School on the Navajo Reservation where we were both Artists in Residence. I remember the first time I saw Dancing Di dance, she fluttered around like a butterfly and could sting like a bee. She was…
Read MoreNew Mask Exhibit In Downtown Mesa
Make your way to 111 W Main St in downtown Mesa to see the latest exhibit from Cultural Coalition’s Mask Alive Museum & Cultural Center project – A Study in Noh Masks! Featuring over 20 masks hand-carved and painted by artist and sculptor Zarco Guerrero, these masks are part of his Noh Mask Series, carved…
Read MoreBorderlands Theater at El Puente Festival
New this year at El Puente Festival, Borderlands Theater brings their production Las Reinas to the stage, featuring 8-foot-tall puppets made by Zarco Guerrero as the actors! Cultural Coalition is honored to bring Borderlands and their unique production to this festival. Established in 1986 in Tucson, Arizona, Borderlands Theater produces heritage festivals, site-specific original theatrical…
Read MoreLet’s Finish Strong in 2022
Cultural Coalition has had a wonderful year thanks to all of the hard work of our staff, board, volunteers, artists, AND our awesome supporters! As you know, it takes all of us working together to make our amazing programs happen. Take a look at some of the great things we have been able to accomplish…
Read MoreRemembering Earthy
Last month, our community, our family, suffered a tremendous loss. Alida “Earth Feather” Quiroz-Montiel, also lovingly known as Earthy, passed away suddenly. My comadre and friend for over 40 years suffered a massive stroke while performing with her Grupo Yollo Incuahutli back in November. Earthy was an amazing artist and activist, a Salt River Community member and…
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