The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences is starting 2026 off strong, with several large-scale projects underway. A sculpture proposal by artists Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan with landscape design by The WLB Group for a promontory at East Cedar Avenue and North West Street, part of the Spruce Wash Wedge Detention Project, is underway. The three-dimensional artwork will serve as a distinctive icon, engaging both community members and passersby, possibly with whimsy. The … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Kicks Off 2026 with Major Public Art Projects
Cristen Crujido
Flagstaff Plans Public Art, Beautification Projects for the New Year
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts and Sciences program kicks off the New Year with momentum, expecting to complete more than 20 projects in 2025. Small-scale and large installations will continue to connect residents and visitors to their surroundings, turning everyday spaces into engaging landmarks and gathering points. An art glass façade and a monumental sculpture will adorn the new Downtown Connection Center set to open this spring. Illuminated with lighting effects at night, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Plans Public Art, Beautification Projects for the New Year
The Color of Money
ResourcesWhat is public art worth? How do you place a value on beautifying shared spaces? When artists turn their work into large-scale projects available to all, who benefits? Another round of Flagstaff’s Beautification In Action (BIA) grant opens Aug. 1, (with proposals due Sept. 15), which may provide answers. Beautification and Arts and Sciences Coordinator Cristen Crujido oversees not just BIA grants but also manages the city’s public art collection – murals, sculptures, installations, … [Read more...] about The Color of Money
