 Feature Event:
inFLUX: An Exhibition of Dance
inFLUX: An Exhibition of Dance will exhibit artwork pertaining to and
inspired by all forms of dance. Sculpture, paintings, photography, and ceramics as well as other media will be featured. The featured artist is renowned sculptor, John Waddell. inFLUX is a national juried exhibition
that will be at the Coconino Center for the Arts, from May 23 - August 15, 2009. Throughout this schedule, there will be many dance performances, both at the Center and in the community. Follow the links below for the full schedule.
inFLUX: Opening Weekend
Opening Reception & Performances
Saturday, May 23, 6-9pm (FREE)
Dance performances from many of Flagstaff's dance companies, along with
live music, great food and yummy drink. Free!
Hula Dance Performance
Sunday, May 24, 1-3pm (FREE)
Lecture and performance highlighting Hawaiian Hula Dance.
See the full schedule of dance performances and events surrounding inFLUX and the Monsoon of Dance. All inFLUX performances are produced in partnership with Canyon Movement Company.
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Artist Profile: Earl Duque
Earl Duque has been leading the charge in Northern Arizona to bring social dance back to the forefront of the arts community. Working through the national organization, USA Dance, Duque has created more awareness for social dance classes and opportunities here. Our Gallery Director, Jillian Asplund, interviewed Duque for this month's Artist Profile. Here's an excerpt of that discussion:
JA: Do you consider social dance to be an art form, recreation, or both?
ED: It's both. It can be a sport or recreation experience through a daily or weekly practice where one perfects the forms and the figures. Then it can take another level of expression and interpretation, making each dance an artful expression with each dance. During any social dance, be it ballroom, salsa, swing, contra dance or Argentine Tango, the dancers will begin to interact with the music. This interpretation of the music expressed by the dancers is Art.
Read the rest of this article.
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News in the Arts - May
Flagstaff Open Studios Deadline May 1
There's still time for artists to register to participate in the 2009 Flagstaff Open Studios event. Registration is now online, but the deadline is approaching fast. Read more.
Governor's Arts Awards Recipients Announced
2009 Governor's Arts Awards Winners were announced in April. Taking home prizes were Phoenix Theatre's Michael Barnard, Jacquie & Bennett Dorrance, Phoenix Art Museum Docents, Boeing, and Ben's Bell Project. Read more.
Must See Exhibition: Chihuly at Desert Botanical Gardens
Chihuly: The Nature of Glass features new and unique works
of glass artfully located throughout the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. Dale Chihuly is known
for his innovative glass sculptures, and his work is immediately
recognizable for its grand scale and vibrant colors. Read more.
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Gallery of the Month: AZ Handmade / Fire on the Mtn.
North San Francisco Street and the Arizona Handmade Gallery might look different nowadays and possibly sound a bit louder than they used to. This is because the artwork and personality of George Averback have joined forces with Stacy Mark at the Arizona Handmade Gallery.
Read the full article.
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