Artist Updates
A Diné Perspective on Beading and Painting
Thank you Arizona Artisans Collective for hosting an artist demo session! I’d forgotten what it was like to sit and share with ppl since most of my time is spent within the confides of my own home. I was reminded of the unique energy it takes for artists to commit to their crafts and stay…
Read MoreVolver II: Music with Gustavo Angeles
We are excited for our annual fundraiser Volver this Sunday: Celebrating Earth Day! We will have delicious healthy foods cooked up by sculptor/chef Zarco Guerrero and a gratitude walk led by Curandera Patricia Federico-Ruiz. In addition, we will feature the soul soothing music of local musician Gustavo Angeles. As a Latin Alternative World Music…
Read MoreEl Paseo de los Abuelos @ #MesaPrototype Festival
This Friday and Saturday we are part of the #MesaPrototype festival hosted by the City of Mesa, featuring many other artists in an effort to “activate the public space and engage the community toward enhancing connectivity & vibrancy in Downtown Mesa.” El Paseo de los Abuelos is a project started by families and participants of the September…
Read MoreCelebrating Earth Day! Fundraising for the Arts!
Fundraising is always a challenge for small grass roots arts organizations such as ours The Cultural Coalition. We count on the support of our generous patrons and supporters to provide cultural arts celebrations and workshops in our community. At our last Retreat, our Board Consultant Dr. Melanie Ohm suggested we tackle a few small but effective…
Read MoreVoces Unidas Choir to perform at yearly Festival
It’s no secret that music has its benefits beyond pleasure. Through contemporary research and practices, music therapy has provided new opportunities for treatment, and many are singing its praises. One group that is doing just that is the phoenix-based Voces Unidas or “United Voices” Choir. The singers in Voces Unidas Choir all have something pretty…
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