Coconino Center For The Arts
2300 North Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff AZ 86001
Description:
About us
From classes in creating giant Japanese kites, to providing seminars on grant writing, Flagstaff Cultural Partners works to build opportunities for art, science and cultural experiences in our community. The following information highlights our current programs and activities.
The Coconino Center for the Arts
Under FCP’s management, the Coconino Center for the Arts serves as the community’s cultural center; offering rotating exhibitions, theater and presentation areas, and, reception, classroom and meeting space. The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff, the NAU Program in Community, Culture, and Environment, Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music, and the Dark Skies Coalition are among the organizations offering exhibitions and programs at the Center in 2006. Plan to enjoy a folk music concert, see a colorful exhibition, or learn about nonprofit accounting in a workshop. It all happens at the Center for the Arts. See our calendar for a schedule of events.
Also remember the Center for the Arts when planning a reception, meeting, wedding, or theater event. The facility may be rented for a variety of organizational and community events. Take a tour of our facilities or call Randi Axler, 928-779-2300, #102, for more information.
Exhibitions and Programs
Its Elemental Fine Craft Exhibition: Now in its sixth year, this exhibition highlights the fine crafts of talented regional craftsmen working in wood, fiber, clay, glass, and metal. Over 40 artists participated in 2005, filling the gallery with traditional and innovative fine crafts. A collaborative project featuring up to eight local artisans offers a vibrant “exhibition within an exhibition” each year.
The Native American Festival of Arts & Culture: This annual summer event celebrates the regional Native culture through an exhibition, dances, film festival, demonstrations, and youth art workshops. The exhibition has successfully featured the top Native artists in the Southwest, as well as new and emerging artists. A complete listing of events will be posted in March.
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he Art & Science Fund: FCP continues to serve as the regranting agency for the City of Flagstaff BBB tax fund. 34 Flagstaff organizations are currently receiving funding to support local art, science, and cultural programs.
The Nonprofit Resource Center of Northern Arizona: As a partner in the Nonprofit Resource Center we continue to work with the Flagstaff Community Foundation, Arizona Community Foundation, the Flagstaff Library, NAU, and many other community partners to provi de capacity building workshops, a monthly brown bag discussion series, a technical library, and networking opportunities to assist in building the capacity of organizations from throughout northern Arizona. The Center for the Arts is home to the brown bag discussions, as well as many other workshops and classes.
Mailing address:
Flagstaff Cultural Partners
PO Box 296
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone: 928-779-2300
Fax: 928-779-7197