Art35N in partnership with Culture Connection AZ presents Synergy, an art exhibition opening May 19th at The Historic Ice House

Local artist collective, Art35N, has partnered with Culture Connection AZ to present Synergy, an art exhibition featuring 14 artists. The art spans a variety of mediums including painting, glass, wood, sculpture, pencil, and more. The exhibition explores the idea of synergy: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

ART35N stands for Art 35 Degrees North, which is the latitude where Flagstaff is located. They are a non-profit artistic and educational organization dedicated to encouraging collaboration, conversation, community, and creativity among fine artists. Their goal is to support and enhance young and aspiring artists, and expose local residents to Flagstaff’s rich cultural environment through arts exhibits, art tours, and workshops.

Culture Connection AZ’s Executive Director Audra Travelbee says “I love the idea of synergy as it relates to the work that our nonprofit does. Cooperation leading to a larger impact is at the heart of our mission, and is infused into everything we do as an organization. We’re thrilled to be able to partner with so many talented artists to share this message with the community.”

The opening reception will take place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Culture Connection AZ in The Historic Ice House, 201 E Birch Ave, in downtown Flagstaff. The event will feature live music. Tickets are $25, include appetizers and drinks. All proceeds go to supporting Culture Connection AZ’s efforts to continue providing opportunities to local artists and other members of the community.

Culture Connection AZ

Our Vision:

To create a more compassionate and interconnected community in which all members are respected and valued, through programs which facilitate reflection, critical analysis, and appreciation of different cultures and the Humanities, and are accessible to all.

And to accomplish this vision through the following actions and initiatives:

Facilitate conversations through connecting people, both locally and globally, in order to break down stereotypes and miss held beliefs about other cultures and peoples.

Lift up and amplify voices that historically have been silenced so that we might hear their important messages, in order to foster a community based on equality, respect, and compassion for all peoples.

Address the isolation that many international community members experience while living in Northern Arizona.

Provide opportunities, resources, and space for independent scholars, educators, creators, and researchers, particularly in the Humanities, to continue the important work they do outside of traditional systems, such as institutions of higher education, as opportunities at these institutions diminish.

Advocate for and collaborate with other nonprofits and humanities organizations, and facilitate connections amongst different organizations, businesses, and individual community members.

Our programs have impacted the community in significant ways, including working with over 50 local artists and facilitating over 100 international connections, both virtual and in person. Over 400 people in our community attended our events and programs in 2021. We have provided opportunities to a diverse group, including indigenous / Native American, LGBTQ+, Hispanic, Black and African American, those with disabilities, veterans, and Asian American community members.

Synergy Exhibition and Art Auction

14 Flagstaff artists on display. Tickets are $25 and include 2 drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, and an exclusive art auction.