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The year was 2018. Linn Williams had just graduated and was contemplating the concept of a “real job.” That’s when Williams’ friend Carolin showed her an episode of “Homebuddies” featuring Arcosanti. Then living in Norway, Williams and her friend were immediately intrigued. Williams signed up to do a landscaping internship, while Carolin opted for the archives internship. “We both share

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This past summer’s Archives and Construction Workshop, organized by Education Manager Taylor Morgan, carried a strong theme of history, preservation, and revitalization. Both workshop teams centered their focus on some of the oldest structures within an area known as “Camp.” A Brief History of Camp Camp’s cube houses and iconic Octagon Community Space. (The Cosanti Foundation Archives) Soleri’s seminal work

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Arcosanti and Cosanti have been very busy in the last few months: We’ve launched a new tile-making class at Cosanti and Clay Pit-Firing Weekend at Arcosanti, we’ve started to fill our calendar with events including HATCH this month, and larger music festivals on the horizon (stay tuned for more details). Our construction/maintenance crew has revitalized our Sun and Sky Suites and are currently working on renovating Camp. Of course, a

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Arcosanti is one of three sites chosen to grow out Hopi corn and beans as part of Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson’s efforts to revitalize indigenous foodways, supported through a grant provided by The Rockefeller Foundation’s Climate Exploration Fund. In this short piece by Arcosanti resident Ana Catalina, Dr. Johnson talks about why the corn is planted as a community of

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It’s been a busy November and December, and we have a lot planned for 2024! Read a recap of our last two workshops of the year, watch a spontaneous workshopper performance from the top of the ceramics apse, learn about our olive trees/harvest, and our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops (new alumni discount!). All in our

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With the arrival of cooling temperatures comes a rise in programming within the Cosanti Foundation. This year our annual bronze sale is featuring limited edition ceramic tiles, our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops is now available, and our performing arts spaces are being activated by Laark Productions! All in our October Newsletter, out now! To subscribe

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Channel 3 AZ News payed our Farm-to-Table workshop program a visit! Click here to watch as they explore our Terrace Garden, High-Tunnel Greenhouse and interview our Assistant Agriculture Manager, Walker Simpson (pictured above), Educational Manager, Taylor Morgan, and new workshopper, Jaden Chavez. Interested in our hands-on workshop programs? Click here to explore what we’re offering in the upcoming months!