Designed specifically for the Coconino Center for the Arts, Bryan David Griffith gathered seasonal plants, dyes, pigments, and wood from lands at the edge of Flagstaff’s growth boundary and incorporated them into a series of earthy, ethereal works that combine experimental painting, primitive photography, and sculpture. Watershed explores the impact of development and climate change on Flagstaff’s land and water. In the fall 2021 Bryan David Griffith’s exhibition, Wathershed was on display at the Jewel Gallery at the Coconino Center for the Arts. In 2008, Jim Babbitt founded a $20,000 endowment to ensure the sustainability of the Viola Awards for the Flagstaff community.
The Viola Awards are named after Viola Babbitt, who was an artist and fierce advocate of the arts in Flagstaff, and a relative of Jim Babbitt. Jim was modest in his personal recognition and an enthusiastic participant of the event. The Babbitt Brothers Foundation has served as the Founding Sponsor of the Viola Awards since its inception, 14 years ago. The Viola Awards is an apt place to celebrate his contributions and honor his legacy in Flagstaff. And literally wrote the history of Flagstaff by authoring three books that examined Flagstaff’s history. Jim worked humbly to support arts, culture, and science in our community – contributing time and resources to many of our beloved institutions. During his life, he played an instrumental role in the vibrancy of Flagstaff’s culture. Creative Flagstaff is honored to recognize Jim Babbitt as the 2022 Legacy Award recipient.
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