Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff General Meeting Wednesday, February 22, at NACET, 2300 Gemini Drive(in Buffalo Park)

Announcements will be made concerning a new, BIG APRIL show ONLY for ACF members!!! and Special 15th Anniversary FOS EVENTS!

These will only be announced at the meeting and NOT EMAILED ahead of time, so be sure to come. ALSO Annual elections for open seats on the ACF Board of Directors will be held. This is the time to step up and have a say in the future of the ACF.

AND… THE PROGRAM IS OUR semi-annual members critique and advice program. Bring in your finished or near finished work to discuss with fellow members. Break that block. Brainstorm that new piece

IF YOU ATTEND ONLY ONE ACF MEETING THS YEAR…THIS IS THE ONE!!

6 PM Covered dish Potluck for members

6:30 PM – ACF Business Meeting

7 PM Program

6 PM Potluck | 6:30 PM Meeting

The meeting will include the annual election of new ACF Board of Directors.

Step Up. You too can influence the future of the ACF.

Congratulations to veteran ACF member George Averbeck for receiving a commission to design one of the awards for the Arizona Commission on the Arts 31st Annual Governor’s Arts Awards to be given out on March 27, 2012, at the Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix

Open Studios Page and Application

Artists’ Marketplace Page and Application

Make sure you are part of the BIG ACF State Centennial Celebration Friday night, with the dedication of our mural, “Pathways Through Arizona” at 7 PM and the opening of the first exhibition of the Arizona State Centennial Artist Trading Cards.

For further info contact gallery managers, Carol Rackley at (928)526-6922 or cjrack01@gmail.com or Dolores Ziegler at
(928)699-4215 or daz1930@gmail.com

There is a working meeting for the ACF Gallery Mural TONIGHT(The last one before FIRST Friday) WEDNESDAY, Feb 1, at 5:30 PM at the ACF Gallery. We still need artists to work on the mural and it is not limited to painters. The goal is to complete the mural By the end of this month(February).

For further information call Mike at 522-6969 or Mural Chairperson Bruce Berry at 774-9198. AS USUAL PIZZA INCLUDED!!

Check out the new Potter’s Guild in Flagstaff.
Started by ACF member Rena Hamilton, so far they have just been getting together every couple of months to potluck and talk clay and compile group raw materials orders but they are also hoping to host their own open studios pottery driving tour and maybe future group shows.

There is a website and facebook page for the potter’s guild if you want to check out either, the links are below.

www.facebook.com/pages/Flagstaff-Potters-Guild/120767291365840
www.flagstaffpottersguild.com/
www.elementalartworks.org
www.facebook.com/rena.elementalartworks
www.etsy.com/shop/elementalartworks

Then come down Friday night for the First Friday.

And remember, starting this month there is a $5.00 a month charge to show any work at the gallery. Anyone who has continuing work at the gallery, please stop by at take in to take care the charge.

For more info on showing at the Gallery call Dolores at (928)699-4125, Carol at (928)607-5257 or Mike at (928)522-6969.

There is a working meeting for the ACF Gallery Mural TONIGHT, January 4 at 5:30 PM at the ACF Gallery.

THE MURAL IS REALLY STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE BUT …

We still need artists to work on the mural, and it is not limited to painters. This mural IS different, so don’t be afraid to give your input and creativity to it.

For further information call Mike at 522-6969 or Mural Chairperson Bruce Berry at 774-9198.

AS USUAL PIZZA INCLUDED!!

The deadline for submitting cards to the Arizona Centennial Artist Trading Card Project is two weeks away:

JANUARY 15, 2012.

Applications can be downloaded here

AlphaGraphics on Beaver Street is offering printing service for the trading cards at very, very, affordable pricing . Around $8.50 for 30 cards.Call 774-5940

For further information, please contact Mike Frankel at acfpres@hotmail.com or (928)522-6969

Lake Havasu Balloon Festival Jan. 19-22 Arts and Craft Village 10×10 space for rent only $32 total.

A chance to sell your items to 30-40,000 customers. call 928.208.1101.

The party is open to all members, friends and family!

The more the merrier!

The party is a potluck covered dish affair with a cash bar, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.

There is also our usual mystery gift exchange with a $25.00 limit on the value of the fine, hand created gifts that you may bring to the party.

For further information call Mike at 522-6969

Make sure to get latest scoop on the Flagstaff Open Studios tour, Recycled Art Exhibition, Artists’ Marketplace, Arizona Centennial Trading Card project and more.

Download the latest newsletter here.

Click here for more information or, if you’re ready to go, Click here for the 2012 Application

Coming April 10 – May 12, 2012 at the Coconino Center for the Arts

Notice to all members:

The ACF Fundraising committee (Carol Rackley, Paulene Thompson, and Phil Goldblatt) are making plans for the upcoming year.

Anyone having contacts with management or any decision makers at any major business or corporation please call or email Carol Rackley at (928)526-6922 or cjrack01@gmail.com as soon as possible.

There is a working meeting for the ACF Gallery Mural TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, December 14 at 5:30 PM at the ACF Gallery.

We still need artists to work on the mural and it is not limited to painters. This mural IS different, so don’t be afraid to give your input and creativity to it. For further information call Mike at 522-6969 or Mural Chairperson Bruce Berry at 774-9198.

AS USUAL PIZZA INCLUDED!!

The annual ACF Holiday party, is THIS SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, FROM 5 TO 8 PM at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge! The party is open  to all members, friends and family! The more the merrier! The party is a potluck covered dish affair with a cash bar, and a splendid  time is guaranteed for all.

There is also our usual mystery gift exchange with a $25.00 limit on the value of the fine, hand created gifts that you may bring to  the party.

For further information call Mike at 522-6969

Due to popular demand a second Artist Trading Card workshop, led by Dolores Ziegler will be held on Sunday December 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Visible Difference. For further info please get in touch with Dolores at (928)699-4215 or daz1930@gmail.com

The Artists Trading Card Project deadline has been extended to January 15, 2012 to be more in line with the actual Arizona Centennial.
More info here