Don’t miss a chance to win the grand prize ofa 5 Night Stay in Puerto Vallarta and all the other fun goings-on at the event… AND it helps YOUR organization.

Get in touch with Carol Rackley at 928-607-5257 or cjack101@gmail.com for tickets and information.

The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff is putting on an art event in

Heritage Square from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, May 25 and is looking for participating artists in any medium(including performance) who are willing to demonstrate their techniques of creation and also sell their work to the public. It is the Memorial Day weekend and there will be many locals and tourists out downtown that evening. It is a wonderful
opportunity to promote your work.

This is the first Friday night art event of a series this summer replacing Movies on The Square, which has moved to Saturdays, and it will be well attended.

Please contact Mike Frankel ASAP at 928-522-6969 or acfpres@hotmail.com ASAP if interested.

The Painted Tree Gallery & Gift Shop will have a Grand Opening on Saturday, May 26 – 1:00 5:00.
Come and enjoy this day with us! Our featured Artists will be with us and….**Music by SammyMac, Paul Webber and Bongo Johnny will keep us smilin’ through the afternoon.

Directions: Parks in the Pines is 17 miles west of Flagstaff. Take I-40 to
Exit 178, Parks Rd.

There will also be a big Community Swap Meet that day, and we will be open by 9:00, so come on out anytime!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff presents:

The Artists’ Marketplace

at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge
2101 N. San Francisco St.

Saturday May 5, 2012

from 10 AM – 4 PM

The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff is presenting its bi-annual Artists’ Marketplace on Saturday May 5, 2012 at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge 2101 N. San Francisco St. on Saturday May 5, 2012 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

With over 25 Artists representing all media this is the perfect place to do Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduation shopping while supporting local Flagstaff artists. There will be fine art paintings and prints, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass and fiber works, handmade candles and all manner of fine art for every taste.

This all age event is free to all and there will be refreshments to sustain the shopping experience. For more information call Mike Frankel at 928-522-6969.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff presents:

THE ART EXPERIENCE

Jake’s On the Green
Continental Country Club

Saturday May 19, 2012
from 5 PM-9PM

The Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff is presenting its first ever Fundraiser on May 19, 2012 at the Continental Country Club, 2380 North Oakmont Drive from 5 PM to 9 PM.

This fun filled evening will include a Wine & Beer Tasting, Full Buffet, Music from Jazz Dimension III and Julia Dohse, Performance Art by local artist Frederica Hall, Silent and Live Auctions, Raffles and a Grand Prize of a 5 Night Vacation in Puerto Vallarta.

Tickets are $40.00 per person and are on sale at Jim Anderson Jewelers, 2300 Fourth Street, The ACF Gallery, 13 N. San Francisco Street, and Carolyn’s Hair Salon, 8245 Slayton Ranch Road. For more information call Mike Frankel at 928-522-6969.

The deadline for both the Flagstaff Open Studios and the Spring Marketplace are in a few short days!

The response for FOS has been incredible. We have additional preview shows this years starting in July so this will insure that the public turn out is bigger than ever!

We are on track for a huge number of artists to celebrate the 15th Anniversary so DON’T BE LEFT OUT!!

There are only a few spots left at the Marketplace and the deadline has been extended to April 30th, so act quickly.

Applications forms for both events can be found at flagstaff-arts.org. If you have any questions, please call Mike Frankel at 522-6969 or email him at acfpres@hotmail.com.

ACF FUNDRAISER MAY 19, 2012

Tickets are still available for the ACF’s first ever fundraiser “The Art Experience” on May 19 at the Continental Country Club.

This is going to be big! With a wine and beer tasting, scrumptious buffet, music and performance art, silent auction, raffles, and A GRAND PRIZE of a 5 NIGHT STAY  IN PUERTO VALLARTA with additional cash to go toward airline tickets! There will be many other prizes and raffle items!! This is going to be a big, fun event! So BE THERE and ENJOY!

For every six tickets that any member sells, they will get a ticket for 1/2 price. ALL unsold tickets and prize stubs need to be returned by MAY 10th.

We also still need artwork, and other items for the fundraiser so get in touch with Carol as soon as you can. The deadline for contributions is MAY 10th and we need your biographies and business cards to include with the display and auction of your work.

Please contact Carol Rackley AFTER APRIL 26 at 607-5257 or email her at cjrack01@gmail.com OR Mike Frankel before APRIL 26 at 928-522-6969 or acfpres@hotmail.com for tickets and contributions!

MOTHER’S DAY POTTERY TOUR

The Flagstaff Potters’ Guild is hosting its first annual Mother’s Day Pottery driving tour!  Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, 10:00-5:00. More info on the FPG website: http://www.flagstaffpottersguild.com/page5.php

The deadlines for both Flagstaff Open Studios and Spring Marketplace are rapidly approching.
There are only a few spots left at the Marketplace and the deadline has been extended to April 30th, so act quickly.

We want as large a participation as we can for FOS this year since it is the 15th anniversary. In celebration of that fact, there are several additional shows around town which will be promoting the event so a record turn out is expected. Applications forms for both events can be found on the event pages { FOS | Artists’ Marketplace }.

If you have any questions, please call Mike Frankel at 522-6969 or email him at acfpres@hotmail.com.

ACF FUNDRAISER MAY 19, 2012

There is a meeting of the fundraising committee on Tuesday April 17 6PM, at the Village Inn on the east side of Flagstaff (off of Route 66). All members are invited. The May 19 fundraiser is shaping up to be a huge event and we need help coordinating and planning such a large undertaking. Please attend and do your bit to aid the cause!

For more info, call chairperson Carol Rackley at 607-5257 or email her at cjrack01@gmail.com. We also still need artwork, and other items for the fundraiser so get in touch with Carol as soon as you can.

MOTHER’S DAY POTTERY TOUR

The Flagstaff Potters’ Guild is hosting its first annual Mother’s Day Pottery driving tour! Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, 10:00-5:00. More info on the FPG website: http://www.flagstaffpottersguild.com/page5.php

VIOLA’S TOMATO FESTIVAL

The folks at Viola’s Flower Garden are holding their annual Tomato Festival the weekend of May 5 & 6. This year they’re adding Art to the festivities! This is an outdoor show in a beautiful location. Artists can get a 10×10 space with an 8′ table for $40 for one day or $75 for both. Call Art at 526-0202 or visit their website at: http://www.violasflowergarden.com/ to get more info.

2012 Spring Artists' Marketplace

Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff General Meeting TONIGHT, April 11

at NACET, 2300 Gemini Drive(in Buffalo Park)

Announcements will be made concerning:

• Big First Ever ACF Fundraiser on MAY 19
• The May 5th Artists Marketplace
• Upcoming Shows
• AND
• Special 15th Anniversary FOS EVENTS!

6 PM Covered dish potluck – 6:30 PM – ACF Business Meeting

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Also coming are the Recycled Art Workshops & Demonstrations with live art instruction from some of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona’s great artisans. Click here for more info.

See Below for this Years winners and don’t forget to stop by the Coconino Center  for the Arts to support Flagstaff’s art community; exhibition open through May 12.

General Entry Winners

Best of Show – Tom Williams, “Shoeguaro”

Most Creative – John Rogers, “Fruitball”

Most Useful – David McKee, “Rhythm”

Most Humorous – Omar Victor, “Her S#*”t Don’t Stink #2”

Best Use of Materials – Greg Mason, “Time Travel #10”

Simplicity – Gallina Franz, “Pine Needles”

Elegance – Paula Cooperrider, “Rorschach’s Chair”

Student Entry Winners

Best of Show, Individual – Wyatt Clark, “Computer Virus”

Best of Show, Group – Puente De Hozho N-Rich Club, “The 7 Categories of Recycling in Flagstaff”

Kathleen Wiest | kathleenwieststudios.com

Kathleen paints coastal images of her summer home in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, portraits of friends and family, and intimate landscapes of the North American Southwest. As an artist and a teacher, she walks in two creative worlds – exploring and expressing her own vision and helping others to discover and develop theirs.

“I love to work in a variety of media, both two and three-dimensional. Much of my own work is based upon close and direct observation of the natural world with an emphasis on the abstract designs found there. I am fortunate to be able to split my time between southeast Alaska and the North American Southwest. Each region has spectacular scenery to inspire and invigorate my creative spirit.”

We are meeting at the Gallery tonight (3-7-12) and every Wednesday at 5:30, so come on down and get involved.

FUN and PIZZA will be there as usual.

The Will Mcnabb and Mountain Oasis Shows still have room, but get in touch ASAP to insure your spot.

Call or email Mike at 522-6969 or acfpres@hotmail.com

In April, there will be an exhibit at the Will McNabb Gallery open to all members.

In July there will be an exhibit at Mountain Oasis open to all members.

From July 31 to September 17 there will be an exhibit at Brandy’s which will be open only to FOS participants. Brandy’s will also for the first time, be an official stop on the FOS tour with an FOS participant in attendance, showing and demonstrating their work at this great location. This will be a terrific opportunity for all participants to show their work in many more venues this year. Space is limited

Please contact, executive director, Mike Frankel at (928)522-6969 or acfpres@hotmail.com to participate and sign up for FOS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is shaping up to be the ACF’s biggest YEAR of all time so don’t miss out.

The ACF is having its first ever fundraiser, “The Arts Experience” at the Continental Country Club on May 19, 2012 from 5 PM until?

Tickets are only $40.00, and as members, if you sell 6 tickets you will receive your ticket for half price. We also need as many silent auction and raffle items as we can gather. These can be in the form of donation of artwork or lessons from individual members, massages and personal treatments, dinners, and products, from local merchants who wish to promote their businesses to the art community.

A direct link to a donation letter that you can use, will be sent out early next week. Put your thinking caps on and please contact fundraiser committee chair, Carol Rackley at 928-526-6922 or cjrack01@gmail.com. Carol could also use any help you can provide organizing this event and it is a great way to complete your yearly required volunteer service to the ACF.

Funding for the arts has suffered from severe institutional cutbacks since the recession and the ACF is poised to reach new levels with many new projects in the planning stages. These can only be accomplished by securing additional funding sources through direct appeals and events such as this fundraiser. It is hoped you will all step up and help out to the best of your abilities.

And…Don’t forget that the postmark deadline for the 10th Annual City of Flagstaff Recycled Art Exhibit is
March 1. Applications are available right here.