Updates
Matching Gift Fund to Support Interns & Apprentices
Cultural Coalition is excited to share that we have received an anonymous matching gift donation in support of our Interns & Apprentices Program! With the pause on federal grants, planned funding for these positions has been delayed, and possibly completely cancelled. We may not know for sure what the status is on our applications until…
Read MoreCarmen & 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 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 MoreWelcome New Board Member: Carmen Cornejo
Cultural Coalition is thrilled to announce Carmen Cornejo as our newest Board Member! With an unanimous vote, Carmen was welcomed with applause and enthusiasm by the Board and staff, beginning her term in January 2024. As our Board President Zarco Guerrero put it, “We are all very happy to have you! And looking forward to…
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