activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 2
- Organizing Art Festivals and Exhibitions Community Collaborative Art ProjectsOrganizes and hosts art festivals, including a joint Plein Air Painting and Photography Festival and an annual Open Studios event featuring nearly 100 artists. The organization also hosts public exhibitions of artwork from member artists in various media.
- Providing Art Education Community Art Classes and WorkshopsOffers monthly Plein Air painting outings and teaches landscape painting classes. The organization also provides free art classes to military veterans in various mediums such as watercolor, acrylic painting, ceramics, mosaics, and photography, and offers hands-on art projects for children during the Open Studios tour.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Artist Development and Community Arts Forum artist developmentSupports the professional growth of local artists while creating a regional platform for the arts through exhibitions, educational programs, and public forums that strengthen the arts ecosystem in Northern Arizona.
- Community-Based Outdoor Art Engagement community-based outdoor art festivalOrganizes outdoor art festivals and self-guided studio tours that connect artists and the public through direct engagement with local landscapes and creative practices, fostering community participation in the arts.
- Landscape-Inspired Artistic Practice en plein airPromotes artistic creation rooted in direct observation and engagement with the natural environment, particularly through plein air painting and photography, to cultivate authentic, location-based expression.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
ACF Gallery
A gallery located inside the Flagstaff Mall representing the work of over 20 member-artists, serving as a community hub for meetings, classes, and programs.
Art for Vets, The Free U.S. Military Arts Program
Offers free art classes to all military veterans, including instruction in watercolor, acrylic painting, ceramics, mosaics, and photography.
Brandy’s Showcase Exhibit
Exhibitions hosted twice a year at Brandy's restaurants, showcasing member artists' work to the community.
Flagstaff Open Studios
An annual self-guided studio tour showcasing nearly 100 local artists across various media, offering a peek into their artistic process and opportunities for children's art projects.
Flagstaff Plein Air Painting Festival
An annual festival for painters to create art outdoors, celebrating the natural environment.
Flagstaff Plein Air Photography Festival
An annual festival challenging photographers to capture the natural beauty of Northern Arizona directly on location, culminating in a public exhibition and awards ceremony.
Plein Air Outings
Monthly outdoor painting events led by featured artists, encouraging observation of nature.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Provides additional funding for events and programs.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provides additional funding for events and programs.
- Brandy’s Cafe Partner — Hosts two annual exhibits for the Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff, showcasing member artists' work.
- Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery Partner — Hosts two annual exhibits for the Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff, showcasing member artists' work.
- Brandy’s on Cedar Partner — Hosts special exhibits showcasing member artists' work.
- Creative Flagstaff Funder — Provides funding for events and programs.
- Deb Mechigian Partner — Point of contact for planning committee involvement in the Plein Air Festival.
- Flagstaff Mall Partner — Hosts the ACF Gallery space inside the mall.
- Hozhoni Foundation Partner — Featured as one of the Open Studio Artists.