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Creative Flagstaff is pleased to share that the 15th Annual Viola Awards will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff.

$317,500 awarded to 33 Flagstaff Non-profits through the General Operating Support Grant program 

Images from the General Operating Support Grantee Celebration hosted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Coconino Center for the Arts

Creative Flagstaff is thrilled to announce the 33 Flagstaff non-profits selected for the General Operating Support Grant program this year. Creative Flagstaff grants support our local creative sector and nonprofit organizations in arts, science, and culture programs that benefit the residents of and visitors to Flagstaff, Arizona. These awards connect creatives, encourage community growth, and foster professional development to reinforce Flagstaff as a creative city in the Southwest.

Staff highlight: Jay Gallegos

Made possible by the City of Flagstaff’s Beautification and Public Art Commision, “Welcome to Sunnyside” is a public art project celebrating the vibrancy of one of Flagstaff’s most beloved neighborhoods. Installed on the traffic signal box adjacent to the crosswalk at Fourth St. and Third Ave., the design pays homage to the cultural diversity of the Sunnyside community by incorporating both cultural and natural motifs.  From a distance the central symbol resembles a sun or basket, which for pedestrians traversing the crosswalk reveals itself  to be composed of radial text reading “Sunnyside”, with the Spanish words “Pueblo Unido” (People United) at its center. On either side of the box pedestrians and motorists alike are greeted with the Spanish word “Bienvenidos” from the south façade and the Diné word “Yá’át’ééh” from the north, both translating to “Welcome.”  Further design elements serve as abstract representations of the Ponderosa pines covering the sacred San Francisco peaks.

A local to Flagstaff, Jay has long been active in various projects within the community. Including community DJ work at Radio Sunnyside, and participation in grassroots-driven elder storytelling and youth cinema projects. He currently serves Creative Flagstaff as Digital Resource Center Coordinator at Coconino Center for the Arts.

Upcoming events at Coconino Center for the Arts

David Koerner & Dark Sky Quartet

Saturday, August 20, 7 – 8:30 pm

Dark Sky Quartet brings together violinists Allison O’Bryant and David Koerner, violist Kimberly Sullivan, and cellist Mary Anne Bruner to adorn the landscapes and skyscapes of Northern Arizona with befitting works of chamber music. Benefit concert for Coconino Center for the Arts and the Dark Skies Coalition.

Join us for NIGHTCAP
Thursday, August 18, 6-9 pm

Enjoy a twilight viewing experience 6-9 pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month during NightVisions. Evening hours enable viewing of the exterior video installation SKYGLOWPROJECT at dusk, and an intimate exhibition experience in the gallery. $10 suggested donation, free for CCA members. Beer, wine, cocktails, and other refreshments available for purchase.

Digital Resource Center: Upcoming Workshops & Classes

The Digital Resource Center at Coconino Center for the Arts has announced its line up of fall workshops & classes. Workshops include Your Website and Digital Marketing taught by Dina Barnese and Does it Podcast and Podcast Launch taught by Laurel Morales.

See the full line up of workshops & classes here.

Thank you, Corporate Partners!

Champion Level ($5,000 per year)

Leader Level ($2,500 per year)

Partner Level ($1,000 per year)

Eric Souders, Chartered SRI Counselor

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The work of Creative Flagstaff is not possible without our community partnerships.

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