River cane helped keep Native flute-making alive. Arizona wants this invasive reed gone / Fronteras
Grammy-nominated musician Aaron White, of Diné and Northern Ute ancestry, holds workshops on native flute making techniques. Through his workshops, White not only teaches how to build these beautiful instruments, but also sheds light on environmental issues with natural resources that have kept Native flute-making alive.
Stairizona / Arizona Highways
Globe, with its historic Works Progress Administration-era staircases, several footbridges, and historic downtown district, has recently become home to an urban hiking trail that features 62 public artworks in all shapes and sizes.
Symphony gift honors late Gilbert lawyer’s musical legacy / Gilbert Sun News
The Metropolitan Youth Symphony, a 43-year-old Founding Resident Company of the Mesa Arts Center, has generously donated an Otto Erdesz/Mateo Goffriller cello, in memory of late Gilbert lawyer, Reid Alan Cox, who was an alumnus of the organization.
Familiar face takes over as Artlink chairman in Phoenix / Daily Independent
Oscar De las salas, who has almost three decades of experience directing projects as an architect and interior designer, is the new chair of the Artlink board of directors. Artlink Inc., is a nonprofit credited for developing Downtown Phoenix’s First Fridays and the driving force behind the upcoming Art Detour in March.
‘OceanXperience’ opens at Arizona Science Center / Queen Creek Sun Times
The Arizona Science Center invites guests to climb aboard an interactive replica of the most advanced marine research and media vessel ever built in the immersive exhibition OceanXperience.
Desert Botanical Garden Celebrating 85 Years / Arizona Highways
The Desert Botanical Garden, founded in 1939, is celebrating its 85th anniversary on Feb. 12. Since its inception, the Garden, which now features 50,000 plants and represents more than 4,000 species, has focused on preservation of native desert plants.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art receives prestigious grant / Broadway World
SMoCA is one of 50 arts organizations and museums across the United States and Mexico to receive support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. The $80,000 grant will provide exhibition support over two years.
New smartphone app makes Phoenix Art Museum more interactive, accessible / KJZZ
A new app is making the Phoenix Art Museum more accessible and interactive. This newly developed app is also available to use with other notable museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Cincinnati Art Museum.