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Cultural Coalition Receives Gift from Friends of Mexican Art
This January, Cultural Coalition received a $1,700 gift from the Friends of Mexican Art (FOMA) towards the Cultural Coalition Guerrero Family Apprenticeship Program in support of an Arts Studio/Collections/Museum Studies Intern. This gift is intended to encourage the education of future museum professionals in working with and presenting Mexican, Mexican-American and Indigenous art. “After nearly…
Read MoreCultural Coalition to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000. This grant will support our 12th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos Festival in October of 2023. This grant is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects…
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…
Read MoreWhy I Give: Donor Spotlight with Carmen Cornejo
Cultural Coalition is lucky to have so many dedicated longtime supporters. People who have seen the organization evolve and are genuinely invested in seeing us continue to grow! Two of our biggest supporters over the years have been a dynamic couple in our community, Carmen Cornejo and Marcos Garciaacosta. Marcos is the founder and Managing…
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