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Flagstaff Arts Council News & Events: July 2017

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Greetings! 
The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 2017-18 Art & Science Fund.  The City of Flagstaff has again increased its investment in the non-profit arts and sciences sector. Revenues from the City of Flagstaff BBB tax fund provides support for these grants. 
$365,000 will be distributed to thirty-nine non-profit organizations, in support of art, culture and science programs that serve our community.  Read a full list of grant recipents here. These organizations are working tirelessly to create a better Flagstaff.
In celebration of these awards, the Arts Council will host a reception at Lowell Observatory on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 5pm. Members of City Council will be in attendance for the event, there will also be performances and presentations from a number of grant recipients. All are welcome to attend and celebrate with us. 

Have a wonderful July! 

Cheers,
John Tannous
Executive Director
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
This Friday! July 7 ●  6-9pm

Youth Lens Awards Announcement
Freeman Law
Artwalk Guide
IT’S ELEMENTAL 2017
CALL FOR ENTRIES

Juror prizes will be given out with cash awards of $1,500.
The deadline to apply is September 14, 2017.
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FUNTOWN SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP
JULY 10-28 | Coconino Center for the Arts 
Kids 7-13 of all types and ability levels will have fun learning circus skills such as stilt walking, acro balance, tumbling, clowning, aerial dance and trapeze, juggling and more!
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STARRY SKIES: 
THE LAKOTA WAY OF SEEING
THE NIGHT

JULY 21 | Coconino Center for the Arts 
Author & illustrator, S.D. Nelson shares a unique way of seeing the night and making a connection with the natural world. Thenartist Arline Martens will give a gallery talk about her art in NightVisions. Admission by donation.
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OPENING RECEPTION BRUNCH: PHOTOGRAPHY THAT MATTERS
JULY 23 | Coconino Center for the Arts 
Photography That Matters will open with a special daytime brunch reception, there will be live music, tasty breakfast foods mimosas, and jury prizes will be awarded. The NightVisions andPart of a Larger Story exhibitions will also be open for viewing.  
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STAR TRAILS & BENDING TIME: FILMS OF THE NIGHT SKY
JULY 28 | Coconino Center for the Arts 
Photographer and filmmaker Harun Mehmedinovic will share time lapse films of the night sky from his Skyglow Project, and videos from other artists exploring the night through time lapse photography. Admission by donation.
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MEMBERS RECEPTION:
HOPE+TRAUMA IN A POISONED LAND
August 12 | Coconino Center for the Arts 
Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land will explore the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people. The art exhibition will feature work by more than two dozen artists, including many Native artists.  
                                                       
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Main Gallery | Open through July 29, 2017

Jewel Gallery | Open through July 29, 2017

Hidden Light Gallery |  July 25 – September 30 2017
Scenic Chairlift Rides                                  Summer Soiree
May 27- Sept 04                                                July 23
Arizona Snowbowl                                                The Arboretum at Flagstaff          
Yoga on the Lawn                                          Camp Merveilles Flagstaff 
May 27 – Sept 16                                          July 27-30
County Courthouse                                                Rogers Lake  
Leroux Springs Guided Hike                        Macbeth             
July 6                                                            July 29-30
Leroux Springs Trailhead                                         Museum of Northern Arizona
 
A New Latitude Opening Reception             Worm Composting Workshop
July 7                                                            July 19
Flagstaff Modern Contemporary Gallery                         Willow Bend

Summer Plant Sale                                        Winding Brooks Arts and Wine Festival
July 15                                                              July 20
The Arboretum at Flagstaff                                       The Peaks Senior Living Community
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