activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Offer Italian Baroque Art History Classes Japanese Traditional Arts WorkshopsOffers an Italian Baroque Art History class to the community, which includes a guided tour of the Phoenix Art Museum as part of its curriculum.
- Offer Italian Language Classes English Language Learning ProgramsOffers Italian language classes to the community, consisting of two 12-week sessions in Fall and Spring. Most classes meet online via Zoom, with some in-person options available at Smoking Rooster Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Students receive a certificate of course completion and are invited to a complimentary brunch.
- Organize Cultural Immersion Trips to Italy Short-Term International Mission TripsOrganizes two-week study trips to Italy for members and students, combining Italian language study with cultural immersion. An upcoming trip is scheduled from May 16 to May 31, 2026, in Montepulciano and Rome.
- Organize Italian Cultural Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes culinary workshops, cultural festivals, and art exhibitions to promote Italian culture.
capacity building · 1
- Facilitate Community Building for Italians in Arizona Community Festival & Event OrganizationOffers membership to individuals aged 18 and older to build a community centered on Italian culture. A board member co-founded the Facebook group "Italiani in Arizona" in 2018 to help Italians connect and exchange information.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Cultural Preservation and Promotion through Community Engagement cultural_preservation_and_promotionThe organization preserves and promotes Italian culture, traditions, cuisine, arts, and industries by organizing cultural events, supporting local businesses, and increasing public awareness, while also fostering an inclusive community that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds to participate in these activities.
- Establishment of a Centralized Cultural Hub cultural_center_developmentThe organization aims to establish a dedicated "All Italian Center" to serve as a central cultural hub for the Italian American community in Arizona, thereby preserving and showcasing Italian traditions, culture, and image and creating a "Little Italy" within the state.
- Language Immersion and Hybrid Learning language_immersion_and_hybrid_learningThe organization promotes the understanding and practice of the Italian language and culture through collaborative classwork that emphasizes communication, utilizes audio and video resources, and includes light homework, delivered primarily online via Zoom with in-person options for sufficient enrollment.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cultural Events and Workshops
A wide array of events and programs designed to bring Italian culture to Arizona, including culinary workshops, cultural festivals, and art exhibitions.
Italian Baroque Art History Class
A 6-week online class via Zoom focusing on Italian Baroque Art History, including a guided tour of the Phoenix Art Museum.
Italian Language Classes
Offers 12-week sessions of Italian language classes at various levels (Beginning 1-4, Intermediate) online via Zoom and in-person in Scottsdale, AZ, focusing on vocabulary, sentence structures, and culture.
Study Trip to Italy
A two-week study trip to Montepulciano and Rome, Italy, combining structured Italian language study with cultural immersion for members and students.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Antonella Morgillo Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.
- Elisabetta Ferrari Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes, offering in-person classes at her family ranch.
- Gina Pietrantoni Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes and contributing author of Italian textbooks.
- Judy Loker Initiative Partner — A board member is an Advisory Board Member of the Judy Loker Initiative, a foundation dedicated to promoting brain health, education, and prevention strategies.
- Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Collaborates to provide a guided tour as part of a class.
- Sandra Palaich Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.
- Valentina Carrillo Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.