New Arizona Opera director says it's being reborn through innovation, connection / KJZZ Arizona Opera has a new leader. Brian DeMaris has taught at Arizona State University for around a decade. But his musical experience is not limited to the genre —…

Arizona Opera appoints new president and general director / Phoenix Business Journal Brian DeMaris is the new president and general director of the Arizona Opera. DeMaris brings more than two decades of experience as a conductor and educator across opera, musical…

How Tucson’s arts sector is weathering a turbulent era / Inside Tucson Business Despite federal funding cuts and policy shifts, the resilient arts community in Southern Arizona and deep-rooted civic involvement are helping the region power through the changes. Read more: Tucson and…

By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation  Drew Brown is a Phoenix civic leader whose role in professional and community organizations has made a significant and lasting impact on the city and state.  He retired from the Flinn Foundation’s Board of Directors this…

Phoenix Keith Haring exhibit exemplifies the power of art as activism / Phoenix New Times "The Collection: Keith Haring," on view at Phoenix Art Museum through July 20, celebrates the relationship between the pop artist and the local museum in…

Arizona Theatre Company announces leadership transitions and national executive director search / Broadway World Arizona Theatre Company has announced the upcoming departures of two key leaders: Executive Director Geri Wright and Chief Development and Marketing Officer Paula Taylor. After five-and-a-half…

Outgoing opera leader to helm Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation / Arizona Daily Star The Scottsdale-based Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation named Arizona Opera’s outgoing general director and president Joseph Specter as its new president and CEO.  His move to the foundation keeps him…