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RESOURCESPhoenix Exhibit Showcases AWC Mission and Wilderness Beauty
Photos featured include the Grand Canyon, Fossil Creek, Vermilion Cliffs and Sonoran Desert national monuments, and special areas of the Coconino and Tonto national forests. Submissions were entered by Gilbert-based photographer Mark Miller, whose work has appeared in National Parks magazine, Phoenix Magazine, and Arizona Highways, and Nick Berezenko, former park ranger and award-winning photographer for Arizona Highways. Both photographers have donated significant time and their artwork to benefit the mission of the Arizona Wilderness Coalition.
The “For Our Eyes” art exhibition, sponsored by ASU in partnership with community organizations, serves not only to showcase the works of artists from community organizations, but provides a unique co-curricular opportunity to cultivate different talents and interests to address the changing concerns of ASU students, staff, faculty and guests. This 4th Annual Urban Gallery exhibition provides one more opportunity to enrich the community and campus experience, as well as raising visibility of organizations like the Arizona Wilderness Coalition. Engaging in this exhibition demonstrates leadership both on
DETAILS: This event is FREE! The exhibit kicks off on Phoenix’s First Friday evening art walk on April 3rd, with an artists’ reception from 5 to 6 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. at the University Center Building, 411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The campus will be filled with the sights of ASU graduate dance students performing with urban youth, live art demonstrations such as painting, kids’ crafts and interactive opportunities. Live music includes steel drummers, tap dancers and local bands including Try Me Bicycle, Grupo Liberdade, and Ten Dollar Outfit. The 4th Annual Urban Gallery Exhibition is an Artlink shuttle stop, and planned in coordination with the Roosevelt Row block party.
In addition to the exhibition, AWC will have a table at the University Center building to provide information about the organization, ways to get involved, and additional photos from Mark Miller. More information at http://campus.asu.edu/downtown/ Elves' Chasm, Grand Canyon submitted to exhibit by Mark Miller
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The Arizona Wilderness Coalition has entered eight spectacular nature photographs in an exclusive Arizona State University (ASU) art exhibit at their downtown Phoenix campus. Along with accompanying story boards, the photos will provide viewers with information about each area, challenges they face, and the work being done by the Coalition to better protect existing or potential new wilderness areas. 
campus and the metropolitan community.