Viola Awards
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Flagstaff's First Arts Awards
Nominate your favorite artist or group today!
Deadline for Nominations: January 15
LAST CHANCE!
Click here for details
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Center for the Arts
Calendar of Events |
Nominations DeadlineJan 15: Noms for the Viola Awards - Flagstaff's Arts Awards - must be received by the end of the day.  Marcin DyllaJan 22: Award-winning classical guitarist performs solo concert. Part of the Grand Canyon Guitar Society season. 8pm.  Otra Vozthru Feb 19: Exhibition featuing some of the top Latino artists of the Southwest. FREE. FEBRUARY
Otra Voz Remains Openthru Feb 19: Exhibition featuing some of the top Latino artists of the Southwest. FREE.  Richie Havens in ConcertFeb 13: Legendary singer songwriter comes to Flagstaff. Tickets on sale now. Valentine's ConcertFeb 14: Gypsy jazz trio, Hot Club of Phoenix, performs concert - with special wine and chocolate reception for Valentine's Day. Tickets on sale now. Oscar Night in FlagstaffFeb 22: Theatrikos presents a fun-filled evening with the Oscars, trivia, stars, good food and drink, and more. ~~~~~ |
Community Events CALENDAR
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Click on each event to connect to its website for more detailed information.
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About Us
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 Flagstaff Cultural Partners (FCP) is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to enhance the spectrum and quality of cultural experiences available to residents of and visitors to our community.
FCP manages the Coconino Center for the Arts with support from Coconino County. At the Center, FCP hosts art exhibitions, concerts, performances, workshops and more. The Center is also available for use by private parties and groups for events.
FCP also manages the Art & Science Fund in partnership with the City of Flagstaff. Each year, over a quarter million dollars from the City's Bed, Board and Beverage (BBB) Tax is distributed through FCP's grant program to arts, cultural and science organizations that provide public programs for the benefit of Flagstaff residents and visitors.
Visit our website to support these public programs with a tax deductible contribution online.
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FCP Board of Directors
President
Ingrid Lee
Vice President
Terry Hubbard
Secretary
Marjorie Kamine
Treasurer
Trevor Ainardi
Board Members
Heather Ainardi
Kevin Burke
Marian Denipah
Darcy Falk
Richard Fernandez
Frank Garcia
Jean Hockman
Peter Jolma
Julie Pastrick
Steve Peru
Barbara Osborne
Rick Swanson
Carl Taylor
Holly Taylor
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FCP Staff
Executive Director
John Tannous
Gallery Director
Jillian Asplund
Program Coordinator
Joe Cornett
Office Manager
Robin Cadigan
Facility Manager
David Paul
Contact
(928) 779-2300
Email FCP
PO Box 296
2300 N. Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Directions to the Center
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Get Involved
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Become a member of Flagstaff Cultural Partners today!
Benefits include:
- Discounts on purchases of artwork
- Discounts on concert tickets
- Invitations to special events
- Discount on facility rentals
- Your contribution is tax-deductible
- Supports programs at the Coconino Center for the Arts
- Supports arts and sciences programs throughout Coconino County
Click here to make your tax-deductible contribution to become a member of Flagstaff Cultural Partners.
Interested in volunteering?
Contact us by email, or call us at (928) 779-2300.
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 January 2009
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Greetings!
A new year is upon us. It gives us the opportunity to reflect back on what has been accomplished - and to look forward with renewed hopes. We are specifically looking forward in regards to this newsletter. Beginning with the February issue, this Newsletter will be taking on a completely different look. We'll have new features such as "Gallery of the Month" and more news and information about what's happening in the arts. The whole edition will feature fewer articles, but more links focused on connecting you to events and programs that are of interest to you. As we develop that new format, this month's edition is somewhat truncated. Forgive us as we re-construct the newsletter to bring you even better content. Also, we're merging (slowly) into the realm of social media. Check us out on Twitter. Cheers, John Tannous Executive Director
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Otra Voz
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The New Exhibition at the
Coconino Center for the Arts
Otra Voz or "other voice" is the new exhibition now open at the Coconino Center for the Arts thru February 19. Otra Voz aims to showcase talent from among the many accomplished artists in the Latino and Latina community of the Southwest.
This multi-media exhibit brings to Flagstaff a different taste. Several of these artists, very well known in the world of art, have never previously exhibited work in Flagstaff. Among those featured are Alfred J. Quiroz, Daniel Martin Diaz, Claudio Dicochea, Adriana Garcia, Adam Cooper-Teran, and local emerging artist, Alma Angelina Aispuro.
Amongst the painters, Diaz, Quiroz, Dicochea, and Garcia, there is much range. With subdued colors and aged panels, Daniel Martin Diaz' work sends my mind spiraling to a different time and place in history. No longer am I in a contemporary gallery, but have found myself examining ancient manuscripts. Cryptic and full of code and symbolism - each of his works views as an intense narrative of the unknown. Claudio Dicochea, working in a larger scale and with a broad palette, draws me in, but in an entirely different way. Eliciting influence from pop culture icons ranging from Dorothy Gale to Princess Di, Dicochea's narrative surrounds the viewer with fantastical nostalgic imagery melded with surreal abstraction.
Alfred J. Quiroz, also working with figures, leans towards the political realm. Expressing his views surrounding activists, political leaders and symbols of power. Quiroz' work is potent, licensing heat and an enthusiasm to dig further into each work.
The words "life lines" continually come to mind regarding the work of Adriana Garcia. Her strong female figures pulsate with electricity and life. Delicate and tenacious, they embody feminist beauty. Each paint stroke is strong, deliberate, intense.
Adam Cooper-Teran is a video artist. Each piece a work of whimsy and imagination. Another dreamscape artist, Cooper-Teran creates a new world with each new work.
Alma Angelina Aispuro is an emerging artist based in Flagstaff. With works ranging from flawless functional ceramics to her more recent collection of charming not-so functional small metal jewelry, Aispuro is an artist to keep an eye on as she consistently has something exciting brewing.
Otra Voz remains open at the Coconino Center for the Arts from January 10 through February 18, 2009. The Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm.
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Article by Jillian Asplund. Photos: Sanctum (top) by Daniel Martin Diaz; e dorothy y un principe malverde (bottom) by Claudio Dicochea
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Flagstaff's First Arts Awards
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Viola Awards to Recognize Excellence in the Arts in Flagstaff
Flagstaff Cultural Partners has announced the 2009 Viola Awards to recognize and celebrate excellence in the arts and cultural community in and around Flagstaff.
Nominations are currently being accepted from the public through the deadline of January 15. Anyone can nominate another artist, group, business or organization for an award. Visit our website to submit a nomination.
Ten awards will be given out in the following categories:
Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Arts
Visual Arts
Music
Performing Arts
Literature
Arts Event
Student Artist
Arts Educator
Business for the Arts
Lifetime Contribution
SAVE THE DATE!
The Viola Awards will be presented at a gala dinner event at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff on Thursday, March 5, 2009.
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The 2009 Viola Awards are sponsored by:
The Babbitt Family
Radisson Woodlands Hotel
with support from:
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Melissa Collins-Cripps State Farm Agent
Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta, District 2
 Table Sponsors: NAU College of Arts & Letters Life is Good Mountain & Coast Properties Fire on the Mountain DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin, & Lacy, P.C. Hufford, Horstman, Mongini, Parnell & Tucker, P.C. Barbara & David Osborne Peter & Cathy Jolma |
A Night at the Oscars
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In what has become a popular tradition for Flagstaff, Theatrikos Theatre Company will celebrate this year's Academy Awards with "A Night at the Oscars." On the big screen, the televised broadcast of the awards ceremony will be shown as patrons enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Upon arrival, a red carpet will lead you to the main event to watch the Oscars, vote for your favorite actors and films, bid at the Silent Auction and play Hollywood trivia and games, with prizes awarded. Hors d'ouevres will be served, and there will be a cash bar, serving up Theatrikos unique cocktail, TheatriKosmos.
"Flagstaff knows how to celebrate," said Lynn Spence, Managing Director of Theatrikos. "A Night at the Oscars has become the can't-miss party each year because of the people who make it so much fun."
Tickets are available now online, at the Theatrikos Box Office, or by calling the Coconino Center for the Arts at (928) 779-2300. Tickets are $25/advance, and $30/door.
Proceeds from the event support Theatrikos, a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers high quality theatrical productions. For more information about Theatrikos, visit them on the web.
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Grant Funding Available
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Flagstaff Cultural Partners has published its Art & Science Fund grant guidelines for funding on its website. Funding is available for organizations and/or projects which are arts, cultural or science-based and serve the residents of and visitors to the Flagstaff area. Only non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
The Art & Science Fund grant guidelines can be downloaded at the Flagstaff Cultural Partners website.
Flagstaff Cultural Partners will host a workshop to introduce the grant program to interested applicants on February 11, from 6pm - 8pm, at the Coconino Center for the Arts. The workshop is strongly recommended for ALL applicants. Applicants who attend this program will receive a one-point increase to their final grant application score.
The deadline for submitting applications for the Art & Science Fund is Monday, March 23, 2009.
Funding for this program comes from the City of Flagstaff, through the Bed Board and Beverage Revenues (BBB tax).
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Flagstaff Cultural Partners' programs are made possible in part by a partnership with the City of Flagstaff, with funding from Bed, Board and Beverage (BBB) Revenues. |
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