Three Tucson art shows reflect on border scenes; joys, anxieties of immigration / Arizona Daily Star
Three independent exhibits at the Tucson Desert Art Museum, Tohono Chul and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum reflect on the constancy of immigration throughout history, with all of its joys and challenges.
‘Space Makers’ exhibit features Native and non-Native art to ‘eradicate assumptions’ of separation / KJZZ
A temporary exhibit featuring a little known 1940s American art movement is nearing the end of its run at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. The show highlights the interconnection of Native and non-Native artists as they separately looked to redefine American and Native art.
Tim H. Murphy has become fascinated with capturing portraits of Native American Pow Wow Dancers from across the Southwest. Learn more by listening to this Arizona Spotlight.
African American Museum of Southern Arizona continues to teach history many ‘didn’t know’ / KGUN
The African American Museum of Southern Arizona which opened two years ago has been continually growing into a focal point of Tucson’s African American community. In the last two years, the museum has gone from five to 15 exhibits.
When this NAU professor looks down the microscope, she sees art instead of algae / KJZZ
Debra Edgerton, an artist and assistant professor in the School of Art at Northern Arizona University, takes a close up look at the connection between algae and society in her collection of work called “Life Extended: Biology as a Metaphor,” now on display at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
Keeira Lyn Ford: From child star to rising country music icon / Arizona PBS
Keeira Lyn Ford is an American actress, writer, singer and songwriter. This Arizona artist and rising country music icon shines bright in her performance on “Playlist 48”.
Arizona Opera’s OperaTunity troupe gives a modern twist to classic Grimms’ Fairy Tales for kids / KJZZ
The Arizona Opera takes its version of Grimms’ Fairy Tales on the road for local elementary school kids. Its take on Hansel and Gretel not only gives the kids a taste of what Opera sounds like, but also a different, happier ending than the traditional tale.
Mesa Public Schools spares music in wake of big protest / Mesa Tribune
Grammy-award winning cellist Zuill Bailey, a guest artistic director for Mesa Arts Center, brought his cello in front of the room to serenade the audience and the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board. Faced with a storm of protests from parents and students, the district won’t do away with general music for grades four to six.
Flinn-Brown civic leadership program seeking applicants / Flinn Foundation
Arizona arts and culture leaders are encouraged to apply by Feb. 28 for the 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellowship, the flagship program of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation. This spring, about 25 Arizonans will be selected to join the statewide network from the business, industry, education, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Upcoming events:
Through Feb. 16: Frida, Ballet Arizona with Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix
Feb. 15-16: 35th annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest, Heard Museum, Phoenix
Feb. 22-23: Havasu Art Trail, Lake Havasu City
Feb. 22-March 9: Blues in the Night, Arizona Theatre Company, Tempe
Through May: 2025 Arizona Author Series Explores the Culture and History of Arizona, Virtual
Through December 2025: Art of Achievement: Celebrating 40 Years of Flinn Scholars, Flinn Foundation, Phoenix (by appointment)