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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 MoreBoard Spotlight: Jesús Hernández
On behalf of Cultural Coalition Inc. staff and Board of Directors, we are excited to extend a warm welcome to our newest board member, Jesús Hernandez. Jesus brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community and celebrating Chicano culture to our organization. As the current Event Coordinator/Fundraiser/Promoter for the West Valley Foundation,…
Read MoreA Day at the Races: Student Worker Update
Cultural Coalition’s Art & Community Engagement Coordinator Aly Masaquaptewa turned the corner past the halfway point of her time with us, completing her first four months of her Phoenix Department of Arts & Culture Internship with us. When we checked in with her about her experience so far, she had some wonderful moments to share…
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 MoreBoard Spotlight: Dede Yazzie Devine
Cultural Coalition is delighted to introduce our newest Board Member, Dede Yazzie Devine! Executive Director Carmen Guerrero and Board President Zarco Guerrero have known Dede for many years through her work with Tribal Communities, as the CEO of Native Connections, and as a friend and neighbor in Mesa, AZ. Our Board and Staff are thrilled…
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