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The 2025 Viola Awards: Flagstaff’s creative celebration shines bright

Stargazer Collaborative

Stargazer Collaborative Theatre performs during the 2024 Viola Awards.

Flagstaff’s vibrant arts community is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year. Known affectionately as the “Oscars of Flagstaff,� the Viola Awards celebrate excellence across various creative disciplines, honoring the artists, educators and organizations that shape the city’s rich cultural landscape. 

The Viola Awards, presented by Creative Flagstaff, will take place on Saturday, April 26, at The Orpheum Theater downtown. The event will begin with a VIP hour from 5 to 6 p.m., offering sponsors, finalists and panelists an opportunity to mingle over catered hors d’oeuvres. General admission opens at 6 p.m., with the show officially starting at 6:30 p.m.

2024 Viola Awards

Sergio Padilla expresses his excitement as he walks on stage with the Ballet Folklórico de Colores dance group to accept the Excellence in the Performing Arts award for "Ballet Folklórico de Colores: Paseo Navideño: A Christmas Journey through México" during the 16th annual Viola Awards at The Orpheum Theater in 2024.

Viola Awards

Julie Comnick, Creative Flagstaff interim executive director, speaks at the 2024 Viola Awards.

James Hasapis

Creative Flagstaff President James Hasapis welcomes attendees to the 16th annual Viola Awards in 2024.

Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival

Members of Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival embrace at the 2021 Viola Awards.

Viola Awards crowd 2024

Hundreds of attendees filled The Orpheum Theater during the 2024 Viola Awards. 





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