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Creative Flagstaff — Thank You for Being a Patron
Thank you for attending events at the Coconino Center for the Arts over the past couple of years. Did you know CCA has a membership program? Memberships begin at just $4.17/month.
Benefits include member’s only pricing to Creative Flagstaff and Coconino Center for the Arts events, concerts, and workshops, invitation to special members-only events, and more. See a full list of membership levels and benefits here. Members help keep gallery admission free and underwrite many of our educational programs and events, keeping our programs accessible and affordable.
We recently began in-person events again. I hope you will consider joining us for an upcoming concert or Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival’s A Christmas Carol (vaccine/test required). Upon joining as a member, we will send a promo code to use for discounts for many of our upcoming events.
Announcing Creative Flagstaff, Viola Recap, PitchNight & More
Months in the making, and announced at the 13th Annual Viola Awards, Flagstaff Arts Council is now Creative Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Arts Council Announces Digital Resource & Education Center!
Flagstaff Arts Council is thrilled to announce the creation of the Digital Resource & Education Center located at Coconino Center for the Arts. The Center, proposed to open in January, will offer a lending library of digital equipment and software, training and educational resources, and collaborative space for digital projects.
This significant new program will support Creative Flagstaff’s advocacy and development work as well as support the effectiveness of Flagstaff’s cultural sector of engaging its audience and investors, especially with digital content.
The Center is made possible through the generous support of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation which awarded a $100,000 Digital Changemaker Grant in June. Visit the Thoma Foundation website to learn more about their initiatives.
Viola Awards — Limited Tickets Available!
After selling out in just 3 days, we worked with Coconino County Parks & Recreation and Health & Human Services to safely add more tickets to the 13th Annual Viola Awards on Friday, June 18th at the Pepsi Amphitheater.
Tickets for spots on the lawn are now being sold in pods. Each pod can have a maximum of 6 guests. You can purchase tickets now for a pod of 2-6 guests. There are currently a handful of pod tickets available.
Additionally, we have a limited number of sponsorship tables available. All tickets for lawn pods and sponsorships can be purchased here.
Don’t wait – purchase your tickets for the 13th Annual Viola Awards today!
If you have any questions about tickets or the Viola Awards, please email Sarah Downing or call 928-779-7159.
Announcing the 13th Annual Viola Awards Finalists & Legacy Award Recipients
The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to announce the Finalists and Legacy Award recipients for the 13th Annual Viola Awards. The Viola Awards honor excellence in the arts, sciences, and culture in Flagstaff. 2020 was an unprecedented year, but the finalists of the year’s Viola Awards prove the creativity and resiliency of our community.
This year’s awards will honor 36 finalists across 9 categories with some finalists being recognized in multiple categories. All finalists will be honored at the Viola Awards event on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.
For the first time this year, the Flagstaff Arts Council has produced a digital magazine featuring all Finalists and Legacy Award recipients. The 2021 Finalist Magazine can be viewed and downloaded here.
Pitch Night Arizona: Submit your concept to win a $15,000 grant
Flagstaff Arts Council is happy to announce that we have begun talks with ArtWins Arizona to establish a major arts and cultural festival in Flagstaff to tentatively launch in 2023. FAC is seeking public input on the idea. To learn more and provide feedback, visit: flagartscouncil.org/festival
Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, International Arts & Ideas Festival in New Haven, Connecticut, Aspen Ideas Festival, and more, the festival is proposed to be anchored by both an art competition and a speaker series. The ArtWins Arizona competition is proposed to award more than $300,000 in prizes and grants including $50,000 grand prizes. Depending on funder interest, prize values could be even higher. The festival will provide a regional and national platform for local artists, creatives, and thinkers as well as attract global participation.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Viola Awards
Over the past 13 years we have gathered annually at the Viola Awards to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of our creative community from the previous year. The Flagstaff Arts Council is asking our community to come together and reflect on 2020, the pandemic, and our community through a Year in Review video. This video will premiere at the Viola Awards on Friday, June 18th. We all know that 2020 was a year filled with lots of challenges, loss, emotion, and moments of resiliency. Please share your reflections on the year 2020 by participating in this project.
This video will reflect on 2020 and look toward the future. Participants will answer at least 3 of the following questions:
March Updates from the Flagstaff Arts Council — Art & Science Grant Opportunity and more news
The deadline for one of our Art & Science Grant programs, funded by the City of Flagstaff’s Bed Board and Beverage Tax, is approaching fast!
Just a friendly reminder, Flagstaff Arts Council’s non-profit grant opportunity for General Operating Support closes Wednesday 31, 2021 at 11 pm. For more information please download the grant guidelines here.
Our Project Grant opportunity has changed dates. The Innovation & Capacity Project Grant opportunity for the funding period beginning January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022 will be open for applications no later than August 2, 2021. The deadline for this grant application is August 31, 2021 at 11:30 pm. There will be a mandatory virtual workshop August 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm.
Flagstaff Arts Council — ‘Upcoming Grant Opportunities’ and more news
Funding for non-profit organizations is available through the Art & Science Fund at the Flagstaff Arts Council. The Art & Science Fund is made possible with funding from the City of Flagstaff BBB Revenues.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Celebrate the end of 2020 by submitting a Viola Awards Nomination – before it’s too late!
2020 is almost over! Though this has been an unpredictable year we know that our creative community stepped up to the plate. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2020 at The Viola Awards on Friday, June 18, 2021, but to do that we need to hear from you! The Viola Awards depend on nominations from our community. The deadline to submit your nominations in Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Only 2 Weeks Left to Send in your Viola Awards Nominations!
2020 is almost over! Though this has been an unpredictable year we know that our creative community stepped up to the plate. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2020 at The Viola Awards on Friday, June 18, 2021, but to do that we need to hear from you! The Viola Awards depend on nominations from our community. The deadline to submit your nominations in Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Holiday Happenings with FAC & CCA!
The Flagstaff Arts Council is excited to announce our Winter Holiday Auction! This auction features artwork from local artists, gifts from local restaurants, post-pandemic travel packages, and more! This is the perfect place to do some holiday shopping while supporting the Flagstaff Arts Council’s mission to foster creativity in Flagstaff. The proceeds from the sale of most of the artwork included in the auction will be shared between the Flagstaff Arts Council and the artist with each party receiving 50% of the proceeds.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Help us market Flagstaff art, science, and culture! Take this short survey
Dear Supporter of Creative Opportunity,
The Flagstaff Arts Council is undergoing the exciting work of evaluating our branding and marketing. In order to do this effectively, we’d like to hear from you! Please fill out this short survey.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Save the Date for the 13th Annual Viola Awards!
The Flagstaff Arts Council is happy to announce that the 13th Annual Viola Awards will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021. This new date provides the greatest opportunity to host an awards event in-person, likely outdoors. The Viola Awards, historically hosted in March, are a celebration of our creative community. After such a difficult year, it is important to celebrate the resiliency of our community in person, if it is safe to do so. Please mark your calendars!
Flagstaff Arts Council — Help us Foster Creative Opportunity in Flagstaff
Last spring, we shared our new mission, to foster creative opportunity, with you. Since then, this mission was tested as we worked to support Flagstaff’s creative sector through one of the most challenging years on record. We know that you support our mission and vision, in order to continue our work, we need your help.
First Friday ArtWalk is now Artwalk FLG presented by Nature Exposed Photography
Beginning in October, the monthly Artwalk returns with a fresh new website and look. The revamped event is the result of a new partnership between the Artwalk’s longtime producer, Flagstaff Arts Council, and Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance.
Aug. 9 is the deadline to to enter the #MaskResponsibly Art Contest!
The Please Stay, Play Distance & Mask Responsibly Art Contest is hosted by the Flagstaff Arts Council in collaboration with the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County. This contest promotes creativity while social distancing, reflection on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and drives awareness of important public health guidelines.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Covid Reopening Pledge from the Creative Sector
Flagstaff art, science, faith, education, and culture organizations sign a pledge affirming their commitment to the health and safety of patrons, staff, visitors, and residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The pledge is a result of a taskforce spearheaded by leaders from Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, City of Flagstaff, Kinney Construction Services, and Flagstaff Arts Council. The pledge, an introductory video, and a list of supporting organizations is available here.
June Update from Flagstaff Arts Council
Dear Supporter of Art, Science, and Culture,
As you may know, funding for the arts in Arizona is in jeopardy. Without action, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will lose the majority of its funding this year. We are asking Governor Doug Ducey to allocate funding from the State’s CARES Act funding. The artists of Arizona are changemakers and the Commission has been doing amazing work over the past several years to advance cultural equity and to ensure that the voices of artists of color are supported.
Our executive director sent the this letter to Governor Ducey in response to the defunding of Arizona Commission on the Arts and in support of Arizona Citizens for the Arts’ request to allocate money from the State’s CARES Act funding.
We are also asking our supporters to take action to let Governor Ducey know Arizonans believe funding for the arts in Arizona is vital to our states well being.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Introducing #CreativeFlagstaff
#CreativeFlagstaff is a new social media campaign presented by the Flagstaff Arts Council. We are asking our community to engage in creative projects while we practice social distancing. Each week we will feature creativity prompts from Flagstaff artists and makers on our social media platforms to help inspire you to create. Post your creative projects with #CreativeFlagstaff to share with our community.
Flagstaff Arts Council — Important COVID-19 Updates, Donate to the Emergency Grant Fund
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Patron of Arts & Culture: The impacts of COVID-19 and coronavirus are quickly being felt in Flagstaff and throughout Arizona. This is a challenging time for all of us as we consider…
Flagstaff Arts Council — February 2020 News & Events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FEBRUARY NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! The 2020 Viola Awards Gala The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to hold…
Flagstaff Arts Council — Announcing 2020 Viola Award Finalists! January News & Events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter JANUARY NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! Legacy Award Recipient Shonto Begay Legacy Award Recipient Dr. Paul Keim, Ph.D. Announcing…
Viola Awards Nominations (Due by Dec. 9) & #GivingTuesday
Click here for the entire e-newsletter View this email in your browser 3 Weeks left to submit your Viola Awards Nominations! Viola nominations are OPEN NOW! The Flagstaff Arts Council invites the community to submit nominations based on work that…
Flagstaff Arts Council update for Aug. 10
We are pleased to present to you Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, the new art exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts. I’ve seen many exhibitions at the Center during my ten years here. This features some…
Flagstaff Arts Council update for Aug. 2
Greetings! This month, the Arts Council will open Hope and Trauma in a Poisoned Land, a new exhibition that explores the impact of uranium mining on Navajo lands and people through the eyes of artists. The exhibition has been years in…
Flagstaff Arts Council update for July 17
NightVisions VI is currently showing in the main gallery at the Coconino Center for the Arts through July 29th, 2017. We have added two closing events in support of the exhibition that celebrates the beauty of the night sky. Both events are produced…
June cover story / Portada: Artistic, cultural events coming to region
First Friday Art Walk, Spanish guitar, flamenco concerts and Tardeada celebrations filling out the calendar schedule By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The threat of frost is rapidly dwindling, the weather is warming up and everyone seems ready to enjoy…