My View: To maximize economic growth, we must invest in Arizona’s creative economy / Phoenix Business Journal (Op-ed) In this guest column, Chris Camacho of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Patrick McWhortor of Arizona Citizens for the Arts examine how…

The creator of Ballet Arizona’s iconic ‘Nutcracker’ is leaving. Here’s what we know / Arizona Republic Ballet Arizona’s board of directors announced longtime artistic director Ib Andersen will depart the organization this June and be named artistic director emeritus. Sen.…

Flinn Scholar alum and percussionist Trevor Barroero lands dream job in Arizona / Flinn Foundation Class of 2012 Flinn Scholar Trevor Barroero participated in an audition to return to the city and state he loves with the position he has…

By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation  There was a lot riding on this one performance.  In October of last year, Class of 2012 Flinn Scholar Trevor Barroero participated in an audition for perhaps his only chance—at least for the foreseeable future—to return…

Dr. Eric Reiman, nationally recognized Alzheimer’s researcher, selected as new chair Dr. David Gullen, the longest-serving member of the Flinn Foundation board of directors, is stepping down as chair after 21 years of leading the philanthropic grantmaking organization. He will…

Bisbee man brings design prowess to Oscars, local projects / Herald/Review If you watched the Oscars earlier this month and admired the stage setting, you are one of the many fans of Bisbee native Michael Page’s artistic talent when it…

African American history museum aims to preserve Black history and fight for social change / Cronkite News The African American Museum of Southern Arizona officially opened on Jan. 14 in Tucson. The museum’s intention is to “enable the community to…