The Fitzgeralds will return to the Gila Valley for the 2022/23 season of the Gila Valley Arts Council.

Contributed article/courtesy: Tom Green – GVAC

We are very pleased to announce that the Graham County – Gira Valley Arts Council will once again host a performing arts season for the 2022-2023 school year.

Founded in 1985, its mission is to promote, support and sponsor the performing arts in Southeast Arizona through school residency programs and performances. Its focus is to acquire professional artists from classical, world, folk, and jazz.

GVAC not only brings artists to our valley, visits our schools and puts on special daytime shows just for children, but also conducts educational workshops in as many music rooms as possible. To do. GVAC is all about educating children. The evening performances for the general public were excellent and the money we received was enough to cover the cost of having the artist stay with her for an extra day or two to work with school children. Really helpful.

The Gira Valley Arts Council thanks the Arizona Community Foundation of Gira Valley, United Way Graham County, Western State Arts Federation (WESTAF), Arizona Arts Commission, Eastern Arizona College, and Freeport McMorran Corporation.

GVAC also relies on support from community members, many of whom subscribe to season tickets through our Support Membership Program. If you would like to become a supporting member of the Gila Valley Arts Council, please contact us at 928-428-0081. You can also follow us on Facebook or visit our website. www.gvac.org.

All public performances are held at the David M. Player Center for the Arts at Safford High School.

After the postponement of the previous season, last season was certainly a welcome one.

We had a great turnout for the evening concert and saw quite a few new faces in the audience. The school also provided new support at every event. The children who came to the bus stop in the morning came in excited with sunny faces. I can tell you that the kids were so happy to get back to normal things like being with friends and attending events inside the amazing David M. Player Center for the Arts. There was excitement in the air.

We were also honored to support the City of Safford Graham County Libraries in their excellent presentation of Mr. G, a bilingual program for kindergarten through second grade. Early Literacy Kudos to her coordinator Elizabeth Henry for bringing this really cool event to life for an age group that has hitherto been under-targeted.

We hope our next season will be just as enjoyable. our first artist Nobuntu, A five-voice vocal ensemble from Zimbabwe. They have been in our sights for some time and we were lucky enough to succeed in booking them. It will be a lively and fun event.they run Wednesday, November 16, from 7pm

Following January, Duo Deloro, a pair of classical guitarists performing a mix of flamenco and Slavic-influenced works.they run Wednesday, January 11th 2023, from 7pm

So happy to finally be back, in February fitzgerald from Canada. Featuring world champion step dancing and fiddle playing, their show is definitely worth attending.they run Wednesday, February 22nd 2023, from 7pm

go to last group black oak ensembleA string trio is somewhat unique when compared to a classical string quartet. What I find very pleasing is that the trio form allows the viola to sing with the same voice and balance. It was nationally recognized as the #1 best album on the board. Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, from 7pm

For those interested in becoming an Associate Member of the Gila Valley Arts Council, now is the perfect time to subscribe to the Performing Arts Series, which includes all four shows, and receive discounted tickets for all membership levels. All seats are reserved, so you can sit wherever you like without waiting in line. For more information, please call Tom Green or contact us online. www.gvac.org Find out more about our seasons and who we are.

Individual ticket prices for evening performances range from $10 to $20 for adults.

Kids and students can attend all shows for just $5. If your family wants to sit together, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance. $5 child/student tickets are only available at Richards Music or at the door. What’s really cool about this deal is that an adult buys the best seat in the house for her $20, and her $20 children’s seats next to it for only $5 each for him. It is possible.