Art N' About

You may have noticed the completion of the new Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts (SPCA) Studio Theater, but did you also notice the new gallery within that space?  SPCA is excited to use this space for exhibits that complement the seasons and shows held in the new studio theater.

Maria Flurry said she’s been addicted to the infinite variety of sounds and experiences percussion instruments provide since she played her first note on the marimba in middle school.

The newest addition to the SPCA property is the Studio Theater, which opens this winter! Members of the SPCA board have been busy seeing this to fruition for the past several years, and as it nears completion, they are excited to share it with the community.

The new Studio Theater will house not only a 99-seat theater in the round with LED lighting, digital sound, and 360-degree projection capabilities, but it also includes multi-use classroom space, an art gallery, rehearsal space, box office and concessions, costume and prop storage, and an outdoor amphitheater/event space.

Teri Drew, Northern Arizona Council of Governments Economic Workforce Division, is the recipient of the 2022 Prescott ATHENA Award. The award actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA mission to support, develop, and honor women leaders, to inspire women to achieve their full potential, and create balance in leadership worldwide.

Teri embodies the spirit of the award which honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow.

On August 14, 1972, Prescott Mayor Taylor Hicks signed Resolution No. 727, establishing a formal relationship between the City of Prescott and Heroica Caborca, in Sonora, Mexico.

The Sister City Association of Prescott was born, linking these two communities which share a history of ranching, mining, and agriculture. This year, the Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The Third Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, October 13–16, brings art outdoors. Fifteen professional painters will take their studios outside to capture the area’s natural, architectural, and historical beauty.

As the seasons start to change, so does the lineup of performances at Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts (SPCA). What makes this season even more exciting than previous years is the anticipation of the 99-seat Studio Theater. While completion is scheduled for late Fall of 2022, people can still catch upcoming shows in the classic Main Stage Cabaret Theater.

Our community has come together over the past few years in support of Dancing for the Stars, the Clubs’ signature event and major fundraiser of the year. Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, the event has grown to raise a significant portion of the Clubs’ annual budget and has an immense impact in the lives of the future stars of our community—our youth.

Now in its fifth season, AZ Phil is dedicated to growing a professional quality orchestra that attracts musicians to the area.

“We’ve introduced 160 musicians to Prescott who had never played here before,” Henry said. “Our vision is to help musicians make their livelihood in northcentral Arizona. By paying professional wages and coordinating with other orchestras, AZ Phil helps musicians begin to build a local and viable income portfolio.”