Viola Award Noiminee

Congratulations to Matagi Sorensen, a graduating senior here at NAU Metals-

He has been nominated for a Viola Award under the Emerging Artist category! It is a true honor for him to be nominated for this award. He is in the running with four other emerging artists.

Matagi Sorensen, hollowformed and reticulated pendent, silver, 2010

"The Viola Awards are Flagstaff's Oscars for the arts community. Celebrating excellence in the arts, the Viola Awards recognize artists, educators, organizations and leaders who make positive contributions to the arts in Flagstaff. Over 500 people attend the gala event to celebrate and support these amazing folks. "

Join us in wishing Matagi the best of luck at this gala event in March!

For more information on the Viola Awards, visit Coconino Center for the Arts online.

Recent Work

Over the fall semester, the studio was all buzz with the sound of torches being lit, hammers swinging and flex shafts in constant motion- grinding and polishing to perfection. Check out a small sampling of some of the work created by a few of the students at the NAU metals studio:

 Doris Benally

 Theresa Wallace

Hannah Walsh

Lia Sawalqah

Staci Darlington

Larry Marek

Patrick Burdekin

Ben Alonzo

More to come! Can't wait to see what this semester brings...