Maria Staubs

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How Phoenix’s growing diversity is expressed through art

As Phoenix continues to grow in diversity, organizations are using arts to represent the variety of cultures while reaching out to non-English speaking communities. The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture has recognized the increase in non-English speakers...

How Apache artist Douglas Miles expresses the Native narrative in Phoenix

As Native American Heritage Month kicks off, San Carlos Apache-Akimel O'odham artist Douglas Miles is working to create art that provides a voice for Indigenous communities year-round. Born and raised in Phoenix, Miles began drawing at a young...

Black communities in Phoenix respond to recent study highlighting student loan debt gap

As student loan hardships have skyrocketed in recent years, women, especially Black women, have faced larger financial debt burdens on average than their male counterparts, according to a new study. Women hold approximately $929 billion in student loan...

Phoenix Theatre Company: Success during the COVID-19 pandemic

In November 2020, The Phoenix Theatre Company implemented an outdoor stage to create a safe space for entertaining patrons during the pandemic, and the venue has continued to receive supportive feedback. After closing down for the first time...

Triumph Over Tragedy: A Muralist’s Journey to Recovery

Triumph Over Tragedy was unveiled Friday, Jan. 15, kicking off Roosevelt Row’s UNCONTAINED outdoor project featuring four emerging Latino and Indigenous artists. The UNCONTAINED mural project provides a platform for Latino and Indigenous artists to showcase their stories...