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Greater Arizona Chapter

  WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL 2009!



Above: Invitation to the Chapter's Thirty-Second Annual Career Awards Dinner
©Ellen Farber 1999

Membership
The Greater Arizona Chapter serves Central and Northern Arizona. It has been assisting talented young artists since its founding in 1966. About one hundred men and women participate in the Chapter's activities. They are arts professionals or patrons of the arts interested in furthering the careers of young artists. Residing mostly in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe, Sedona, and Flagstaff Arizona, they are connected to and enjoy the artistic and cultural life in their communities.

Membership Inquiries to the President or Membership Chair.

Next year's competition is in Literature - Short Story Writing. Click here to download detailed information.

Read the 2008-2009 report


2008-2009 SCHEDULE

September 27 (Saturday) Welcome Back Party 3:30pm
Lincoln Hall St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church — Reception preceeds “The True Story of Cinderella” presented by Showcase Concerts….

November 16  (Sunday) Arias and Arias 3:30pm
Steinway of Phoenix Recital Hall,   Mauricio Arias,  Outstanding  Arizona  pianist  USASU Bosendorfer Competition, and Maria Lopez, mezzo soprano, Finalist Arizona Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, in Recital…

January 10 (Saturday) USASU Bosendorfer Piano Competition 7:30pm
Katzin Concert Hall, Arizona State University.

February 2 (Monday)
Application  deadline for National Winston Scholarships in Voice: (Claudia Kennedy chksing@cox.net) and in Art: (Elayne Achilles elayne.achilles@asu.edu).

February 23 (Monday)
Application deadline for Drama Competition: Joy Tevis (tevis@smarthealt.com).

February 28 (Saturday) Drama Competition 10:00am
Glendale Civic Library Auditorium: Contact:  Joy Tevis (tevis@smarthealth.com).

March 1 (Sunday) Dance Competition 1:00pm
Dance Theatre West, 3925 E. Indian School Rd.,  Susan Silverman, suzerina@aol.com.

March 21 (Saturday) Annual Membership Luncheon at the Arizona Country Club, 5608 E. Blossom Lane, Phx. Presentation of Awards for Chapter Competition Winners in Art, Dance, Literature,  Music, and Musical Theatre.

April 19 (Sunday) Annual Awards Dinner,
Tempe Center for the Arts 700 Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 5:00pm.   Performances by Drama Competition Winner; Medallion of Merit presentation to David Saar, Director of Childsplay.  Black Tie Optional.

May 13-17 (Wed.-Sun.) 2009 National Convention, Washington, D.C.
The Greater Arizona Chapter Drama Winner will compete.  Prizes will total over $20,000.

Guests are welcome to events. Advance reservations requested.


Contact Our President
Elayne Achilles
16035 N. Tenth St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 789-6363
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Literature Competition Co-Chairs:
Mr. Dave Ryder and Mr. Don Hansen
11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2-507
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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Winston Voice Competition Contact:
Mrs. Claudia Kennedy
8112 North 18th Way
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-943-1979 (h)
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Winston Art Competition Contact:
Elayne Achilles
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