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The Gold Canyon Arts Council was formed in 1998. Each year a fine arts concert series, Canyon Sounds, is performed in Gold Canyon from November to March. Designed to affordably meet the needs of the far East end of the Valley, programs vary from traditional classical chamber music to ethnic and folk performances with indigenous instruments. Some seasons in the past have featured blues, jazz, and theater as well. Performances are held at the United Methodist Church of Gold Canyon through a cooperative agreement. The excellent acoustics of this facility make it an ideal venue for music and theater appreciation. In January of each year, the GCA Council sponsors the Canyon Arts Festival. This is an event which celebrates both the artists and the cultures that define and grace our area. The festival promotes both the visual and performing arts while facilitating fund raising for other community organizations. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has become a signature community event. Many of the artists performing in the series also accept the challenge to bring fine arts to the youth of the community. School residencies are carried out in cooperation with Apache Junction, Superior, Miami, Globe, Coolidge, Ray (Hayden), and the San Carlos Apache school districts and with local community colleges. The ability to interact with youth in this fashion is a key criterion for artist selection. To learn more about the Gold Canyon Arts Council visit their website. You can also contact Bob Homann at 480-671-9736 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more. Be sure to check GoldCanyon.net's community calendar for listings of their events. |
