CULTURAL COALITION: New Mask Pop-Up Exhibit, Instrument Update, & Remember Dancing Di

Unique cultural programs dedicated to the education, promotion and development of Chicano and Indigenous artists in Arizona.

Our Mission is to provide community engagement through unique cultural programs dedicated to the education, promotion and development of Chicano and Indigenous artists in Arizona. Our Vision is to celebrate diverse cultures and serve families with cultural arts education programs and festival events.  NEW POP-UP MASK EXHIBIT Cultural Coalition has a new pop-up exhibit of Zarco Guerrero masks installed in the 111 W Main St windows in Downtown Mesa! TAIKO NOH MASKS These masks were created in 2023 specifically for Ken Koshio's Taiko Gumi drum troupe to perform in at our Mask Alive Festival that took place in March. Stop by to see the masks up close and learn more about Zarco's inspiration for creating these Japanese Noh Mask inspired performance masks. This pop-up exhibit is part of the Mask Alive Museum & Cultural Center Guerrero Family Legacy Project whose mission is to provide a space for creative, artistic expression that exhibits a global collection of masks and art in celebration of the human cultural practice of storytelling. SUPPORT THE MASK ALIVE MUSEUM LEGACY PROJECT REMEMBERING DANCING DI Our arts and culture community recently lost an amazing, vibrant, creative soul with the passing of Diane Hunk Vanek - dancer, collaborator, friend, and muse. Cultural Coalition Artist Director Zarco Guerrero spoke about his memories of her and their collaborations in a eulogy to Di... how much of an impact she had on the arts community, and specifically on his artistic journey. "Di, you helped me realize a lifelong dream as an artist. I couldn’t have done it without you. And WE could not have done without you. You made it look easy and made sure we all had fun." READ MORE FROM ZARCO FIRST DAY OF MARIACHI S.T.E.A.M. AZ Monday was the first day of our Mariachi S.T.E.A.M. AZ Summer Program! We had a great time learning about LEGO robotics from Albert of the iRise Foundation. Then we rocked out to mariachi music with instructor Desiree of Mariachi Estrella de Cobre. Thank you to everyone who donated an instrument! We almost have enough for all our participants. We could use more violins and guitars if you'd still like to help! Contact culturalcoalition@gmail.com or donate through our Amazon Wishlist. VIEW AMAZON WISHLIST BE A PART OF THE LARGEST DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL IN PHOENIX - OCTOBER 29! Save the date to bring your family out to Cultural Coalition's 12th Annual MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, October 29 from 2-7 p.m. Vendor applications, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities are now open and available on our website. MORE INFORMATION Cultural Coalition | culturalcoalition.com | Donate!  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ Recipients of Cultural Coalition emails have indicated they are interested in receiving electronic communications from the organization by signing up online through Constant Contact, completing an in-person sign up form, or have RSVP'd for an online event. If the recipient feels they have been added to this email list in error, they may use the "Unsubscribe" link below to be removed from receiving further information and updates from Cultural Coalition.