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Hello!
With the warmer weather now upon us, there are a great many outdoor events to enjoy in Flagstaff. There are festivals and shows aplenty in town at Heritage Square and Wheeler Park and on the outskirts of town at Fort Tuthill and the Arboretum.
That said, two events in mid-June that are at the top of my list are indoors. We are pleased and honored to host an exhibition featuring the art of Tina Mion (from La Posada Hotel) at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Her art carries many stories and layers, so rich in the viewing and even richer when you hear her tell them. I hope you will join us for the Members’ Reception on June 12 (become a member here).
The other event is the Navajo Rug Auction, at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Saturday, June 14. When I first started producing Auctions in Prescott 12 years ago, it was as a fund raiser. It became clear, though, over the years, that the events are important to the many weavers here in Northern Arizona. Many of them sell their art directly through the Auctions alongside other consignors. There are great deals to be had, but meeting the weaver behind a choice work that you just purchased is one of the experiences that makes the Auction so much fun. I also hope you’ll join us at MNA for this lively event.
Cheers,
JT
John Tannous, Executive Director
Flagstaff Arts Council
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Stop Action Reaction by Tina Mion
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Flagstaff Arts Council is excited to announce a new exhibition by Winslow artist, Tina Mion, titled “Memento Mori”.“Memento Mori” is Latin for “remember that you will die”. Memento Mori paintings were common in Europe and throughout the world until the last century. They were not meant to scare but to remind viewers to make the most of their brief lives. This exhibition of Tina Mion’s Memento Mori drawings and paintings will take the viewer on a journey of artistic and spiritual exploration: what is our place in the world? What IS death? What – if anything – comes after?The subjects of Mion’s Memento Mori include the lives of humans, of animals and of life on our planet. She weaves into her work references to American history, world religions, science, and current issues such as the right to die.
The Member’s Preview Reception will be held on Thursday, June 12 from 6 – 8 pm. Members of the Flagstaff Arts Council are invited to bring a guest to a special advance preview of the exhibition. Costumes are encouraged, just for the fun of it! You’ll hear a short talk by Ms. Mion and enjoy an evening of dessert and champagne. Memberships start at $35 and are available for purchase at the door. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Hellstern by June 9th at ehellstern@flagartscouncil.org or 928-779-2300.
The Public Opening Reception will be held on Friday, June 13 from 6 – 8 pm. Our opening receptions are the place to be! Live music, great art, a gallery full of energy, tasty food and beverages. The artist will be in attendance.
Refreshments are provided by Whole Foods.
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Summer Concert Series at The Arboretum of Flagstaff
In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts Council, The Arboretum at Flagstaff presents the 2014 Summer Concert Series, featuring performers with folk and world music influences. Concerts are held on the first Saturday evening of June, July, August, and September, with an additional concert on June 21, at 5:30 pm on the outdoor stage of The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Musical performances take place under the shade of the cool pines with a view of the San Francisco Peaks, rain or shine.
Concertgoers may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages for a picnic setting. Picnic blankets or concert chairs are encouraged. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the venue. The concert series is perfect for those beautiful Flagstaff summer evenings!
Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Group
June 7 at 5:30 pm
Chris and Lena Jacome – Flamenco Duet
June 21 at 5:30 pm
The Arboretum of Flagstaff is located at 4000 South Woody Mountain Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Tickets: $18 non-member | $14 member of Flagstaff Arts Council or The Arboretum | $9 child 6-16 | Free for children under 6
Tickets may be purchased above online, by calling (928) 779-2300, or at the Coconino Center for the Arts. |
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Summer Nights on the Square
Heritage Square
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer, Heritage Square in historic downtown Flagstaff plays host to performances and movie screenings for all ages! Open dance lessons are held on Wednesdays from 7 – 10 pm. Sundays will feature artist demonstrations and live music from 11 am – 3 pm.
Summer Nights on the Square begins May 22 and will continue through September 13. All events are free and open to the public. Heritage Square is located in the heart of Flagstaff’s Historic Downtown and Aspen Avenue between San Francisco and Leroux Streets. For more information, call (928) 779-2300.
Cadillac Angels – June 5
TheatriKIDS & Ballet Folklorico de Colores – June 6
For more information visit our website.
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Flagstaff Aerial Arts and Flagstaff Arts Council present FunTown Summer Circus Camp for Kids. FunTown Circus Camp is a fun, funky, creative and energetic summer program in Flagstaff! Children and youth of all types and ability levels will be encouraged to achieve their highest potential through learning circus skills such as stilt walking, acro balance, tumbling, clowning, aerial dance and trapeze, juggling and more! FunTown Circus Camp is much more than just a circus camp. It is a place where kids and youth will learn about empowerment of self and others, character development through our inclusive structure, and how to think creatively. Funtown Circus Camp offers sessions for ages 7-18. Students are encouraged to register for all three weeks of the program to achieve the full experience. For students who are not able to attend all three weeks, there are special weekly, biweekly and daily sign up options. There will be a finale performance with all workshop participants during First Friday ArtWalk on August 1, at Heritage Square.Registration is now available online. The deadline to register is June 16. One scholarship is available for parents to apply for online. For more information or questions, call 970.560.9586 or email Flagstaff Aerial Arts.
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Coconino Center for the Arts
June 28-29, 10 am – 6 pm
Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music, in association with Pioneer Living History Museum and Flagstaff Arts Council present the Flagstaff Folk Festival. Workshops and jam sessions will be available along with over 110 acts on four stages.
Tickets: $5 per person | $15 per family
Available at the door.
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Heaven & Earth by Shane McDermott
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Flagstaff Arts Council and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition are pleased to announce the call for artists for NightVisions V Exhibition. More than two-thirds of Americans live where they can no longer see the Milky Way galaxy because of light pollution. We have grown so isolated from night that in much of our culture it has become alien and fearful. NightVisions seeks to re-open our positive connections to the natural night and to bridge the divide separating artistic from scientific perception, promoting the idea that science and art are two intertwined aspects of the human experience.
Exhibiting at the Coconino Center for the Arts for the fifth time, this international juried exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. This call is open to work in any media; 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, literature, photography, video, installation, etc.
The exhibition will run from Sep. 23 – Oct. 29, 2014 with the opening on Sep. 20 from 6 – 8 pm.
Applications for this opportunity are due on July 1, 2014. More information is available here.
Call for Entries – 14th Annual It’s Elemental Fine Craft Exhibition
It’s Elemental, Flagstaff Arts Council’s annual fine craft exhibition, celebrates the talent and creativity of regional craftspeople (from Coconino, Navajo, and Yavapai counties) by showcasing fine craft work that demonstrates a command of the medium and a high level of workmanship and design. The exhibit includes objects created from clay, wood, fiber/paper, metal, and glass. Featured works can either be functional or nonfunctional.
The exhibition will run from Nov. 18 – Dec. 20, 2014 with receptions held on Nov. 14 & 15 from 6 – 8 pm.
This call opens June 3, 2014. Applications for this opportunity are due on September 12, 2014. Notifactions of acceptance will be sent October 3, 2014. |
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Professional Development Grant Available
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Fiscal Year 2015
Professional Development Grants (PDG) are designed to assist Arizona artists, arts administrators and arts educators with funding support for participation in professional development and skills-building activities which contribute to significant professional growth.
Applications are reviewed and awards are determined throughout the year.
Application Deadlines:
CYCLE A: 11:59 pm Thursday, June 5, 2014 for activities taking place between July 1, 2014 and October 31, 2014.
CYCLE B: 11:59 pm Thursday, October 2, 2014 for activities taking place between November 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
CYCLE C: 11:59 pm Thursday, February 5, 2015 for activities taking place between March 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015.
Find grant guidelines and application instructions at www.azarts.gov/grants/fast-track-grants/ |
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