News and Updates

Flinn Foundation, Arizona America250 Commission, Art State Arizona reveal Five C’s art installations 

February 10, 2026

A new exhibit at the Flinn Foundation reimagines Arizona’s iconic Five C’s — copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate — in pieces created by artists from around the state.  The Foundation launched the show Feb. 3, in partnership with the Arizona America250 Commission and Art State Arizona, with about…


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Arizona Arts & Culture News: Arizona joins national neuroarts network; ZooLights returns for 2025; Flagstaff residents preserve history; NAU band heads to Macy’s Parade; Arizona Broadway Theatre turns 20; Phoenix shifts cultural facilities.

November 21, 2025

State arts commission, philanthropies join national network of neuroarts advocates  / Flinn Foundation Arizona has joined 10 regions across the U.S. as part of a new network exploring how the arts can be used to improve the health and well-being of…


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State arts commission, philanthropies join national network of neuroarts advocates  

November 14, 2025

Emerging field focuses on arts-based programming to enhance health and well-being Arizona has joined 10 regions across the U.S. as part of a new network exploring how the arts can be used to improve the health and well-being of individuals…


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Arts & Culture News: Phoenix Symphony launches season; Science Center debuts planetarium; Heard hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 10, 2025

Phoenix Symphony’s new season shows new side of classical music / Arizona Republic The Phoenix Symphony is launching its season while continuing its search for a new music director


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Arts & Culture News: McFarlane joins Phoenix Zoo exhibit; Symphony seasons launch in Phoenix and Tucson; New public art honors Scottsdale firefighters

September 26, 2025

This reclusive pop culture superstar is teaming up with Phoenix Zoo / Arizona Republic The Phoenix Zoo has commissioned several artists to create works for a new exhibit that combines comic books and conservation, including Todd McFarlane — creator, writer and artist of…


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Arts & Culture News: State invests $2.5M in nonprofits; Flinn Scholar Shelly Lowe to lead IAIA; New leadership at Desert Botanical Garden and Mesa Arts; Tucson celebrates cultural legacy

September 12, 2025

State invests $2.5 million in nonprofit arts & culture sector / Arizona Commission on the Arts A one-time legislative appropriation of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts and culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with grants to…


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Arts & Culture News: Science Center debuts Dorrance DOME; Heard Museum earns national accolades; Phoenix Zoo orangutan undergoes rare cancer surgery; Music teacher brings piano dream to life for students

August 22, 2025

WATCH: AZ music teacher's dream to help students one key at a time now a reality / ABC 15 A music teacher at a small Title I charter school on the Pima reservation has made a dream for his students a…


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