On display in the AWC Art Gallery in October was the work of Tucson artist Gary Swimmer, whose art has grown and developed as he experienced the joys and trials of life.

Lane advised those in attendance
to be curators of your culture.
He encourages poets to document their lives with poetry, preserving and passing on culture using words, word-pictures and emotions.

Jose Galvez, award winning photographer visits AWC

It is thrilling to be playing in a world where there are so many infinite possibilities that have yet to be discovered,
wrote Kyrsten on her placard.

Mizerak, who lives in Mount Shasta, writes his music in nature because he believes that the organic experience of sun, wind, water, snow and earth, transmitted through music, can be a valuable nurturing and healing experience.

AWC Chamber Singers earned a superior rating at the annual Festival while the YHS Performing Choir earned an excellent rating.

Filmmaker Charlie Minn to discuss his documentary 8 Murders A Day which examines the devastating drug war that has left more than 10,000 people dead in the Mexican state of Juarez.

Americans of Mexican descent bring a rich history of popular cultural practices to American society. This presentation will explore these practices thriving today.

Slam Poetry, associated with hip hop style, is delivered using traditional theatric devices, tap dancing, beatboxing, and choreographed movements.

Published AWC Professors Porchia Moore and David Coy to share their poetry