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Made In Clarkdale Celebrates 20 Years

Philip Temmer

Photo by PhilipTemmer

This year, Made in Clarkdale celebrates its 20th year of exhibiting artwork. Since1987 artists living and/or working in Clarkdale have been communicating their love for the arts with all who desire to share in their enthusiasm. Each art piece is a testimonial of a feeling or idea, communicated through various mediums by its creator.
“It’s a feeling of communal camaraderie that has kept Made in Clarkdale going all these years,” says Ellie Bauer, one of the original 17 who started Made in Clarkdale and has overseen all the aspects of keeping it afloat since. “It will be a great show again for 2009!”

Clarkdale - Courtesy of Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce

Photo courtesy of Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce

A Gala Opening will be held on Friday, December 4 from 6-9pm at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse. The Janice Paul Quartet and Blue Dragon Belly Dance will perform as guests mingle with the artists. Most artwork is for sale with prices and sizes for all to enjoy. The show will continue through December 12 with daily showings from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. On December 11, the Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce (clarkdalechamber.com) will host an Artists Coffeehouse Potluck and Open Mic night. All of the events are free.
For further information, call 928.634.6405 or visit madeinclarkdale.org.

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First Friday Marks Cultural Center Opening

The Dancing Callalilie by Emelina For the past two years, Latino arts and culture advocates have been preparing for the curtain to rise on a Latino cultural center in Phoenix. The wait is finally over, as Advocates for Latino Arts & Culture (ALAC) opens the doors to the Latino Cultural Center in the heart of downtown Phoenix on First Friday, December 4, from 5-10pm.
ALAC will welcome guests for a gallery art show and a program of entertainment at the art space located at 147 East Adams. At that time, a redesigned ALAC logo created by Urias Communications will be unveiled, along with the new name for the Latino cultural center facility.
This new First Friday art experience also will feature an inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony with dignitaries that include Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski, and architectural visions of a renovated Latino art space by Mertz Project architects.
For Latino artists and their supporters, this event is more than just a celebration, it is a reflection of the impact that Latinos have made on the fabric of Valley life.
“Opening doors for our Latino arts and culture reflects one of our major goals to enhance the lives of all citizens in Phoenix by providing education on Latino arts, culture and traditions. As Latinos, we are proud to celebrate all the lasting contributions that Latinos have made to the arts, our economy and our community,” says ErLinda Tórres, president of the ALAC Board of Directors.
“We also are honoring our Latino and non Latino sponsors, partners, community leaders and ALAC members that that have supported us and worked with us to develop the cultural center during the past two years,” Tórres adds.
First Friday revelers are invited to enjoy a visual arts show titled “Galeria 147 Presenta Visiones de ALAC.” The exhibition will feature 80 pieces of artwork by noted Arizona artists such as Zarco Guerrero, Martin Moreno, Juliet de la Rosa, Jim Covarrubias, Marco Albarran, Jose Benevides, Dora Hernandez and others.
Featured entertainment for the event will include live Latin jazz, and music and dance by Flamenco del Sol and Opendance, among other acts.
For more information, visit alacaz.org.

Above Photo: The Dancing Callalilie by Emelina; Courtesy ALAC

Donna Chesler

Painting by Donna Chesler. Chesler will participate in the 20th Annual Made in Clarkdale event. [see story to the right]

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