Posts Tagged ‘arts’

Carmen & Zarco Honored at XICO 50 Year Anniversary Gala

Carmen & Zarco Guerrero holding hands in front of a gold and blue circular sun sculpture by Zarco

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…

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First Friday Gallery Opening

Cultural Coalition is excited to announce the Official Opening of our new Mask Alive Art Collection Gallery! Join us on Friday, February 7th from 5 to 8 PM at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix for an exciting event that showcases the incredible artistry of Zarco Guerrero, a renowned artist, storyteller, and master sculptor. Here’s…

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Board Spotlight: Jesús Hernández

Welcome New Board member Jesus Hernandez colorful background with portrait of Jesus and desertscape

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,…

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Meet Aly: Artcorp Student Worker

Portrait of Aly Masaquaptewa

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…

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Board 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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