We want to share with the more than 500 of you, at the biggest celebration of art, science, and culture of the year, our progress on laying the foundation for the next 20 years. Through all of our engagement, we came to believe that we are inspired to create and that in Flagstaff, that manifests itself in many ways – in both art and science. We also learned that many of you believe passionately that art and science enrich each other. Flagstaff Arts Council fosters creative opportunity. This statement embodies the arts council’s purpose: connecting people and creative experiences, and fostering partnerships. It also reflects a strong desire to promote cultural equity within the creative sector and to use creativity as a vehicle to build a more cohesive and collaborative community.”