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Since they opened in 2015, Palabras Bilingual Bookstore and Wasted Ink Zine Distro have become safe spaces for historically marginalized communities in Phoenix.
Their vision of a literary hub with a mission of representation, equity and mutual support came to life in February when their businesses reopened in a triplex at 906 W. Roosevelt St. downtown.
Palabras sells books written in Spanish and English as well as locally crafted art and merchandise many of which are made by Black, Indigenous and other people of color. Wasted Ink carries hundreds of zines that date to the 1980s and represent “historically silenced voices,” including creators who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ and people of color, according to Lucille.
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Calls for Art
Vision Gallery in Chandler is accepting proposals for solo and small group exhibitions. Scottsdale Arts is seeking works for an art show to feature portraits of artists and artists’ friends. The Pemberton PHX is looking for artists to create murals for its Roosevelt Row spaces. West Valley Arts has several open artist opportunities. Deadlines vary, so check with specific organizations for details.
Artist Grants
Several organizations are currently accepting grant applications. The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures is doing emergency grants for Latinx artists, art workers, and arts organizations. The Craft Emergency Relief Fund is offering COVID-19 relief grants. The National Endowment for the Arts has a Grants to Art Projects program. Again, deadlines vary, so look for details on the Arizona Commission on the Arts website.
KJZZ revisits Palabras Bilingual Bookstore in Phoenix and The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale.
Every week since the pandemic began, the American Booksellers Association says more than one independent bookstore has permanently closed. In April, KJZZ reported on how two locally owned bookstores had changed their business models. In this report, we see how they’re doing.
The Poisoned Pen
In early November, Patrick Milliken interviewed Arizona author Isabella Maldonado as she launched the first volume in her new series at The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale.
“It’s an FBI thriller,” she said. “You might describe it as like the Silence of The Lamb meets Criminal Minds meets The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo.”
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