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The Consular Corps of Arizona (CCAZ) was created to give forum to consuls to exchange information, a They receive no remuneration for their services.

nsuls are full time employees of their governments and nationals of their countries. Honorary consuls are not required to be nationals of the country they represent, and are generally appointed to provide consular services in areas not covered by a career consul. Both career and honorary consuls are accredited and issued official credentials by the United States Department of State. The mission of the CCAZ is to provide a forum for the accredited consuls in Arizona by supporting fellow Consuls and Consulates in their respective diplomatic outreach. By building relationships with governments and communities, they foster business, educational, and cultural endeavors. The Consular Corps of Arizona strives to be the state's leading international organization for its service to and engagement in the community. All activities are conducted in conjunction with the goals of the nations represented by its members.

03/28/2025

Feature films from Canada, the Czech Republic, Great Britain, and Italy are competing at the World Cinema Competition this weekend at Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101.
Details, trailers, and tickets are available at this link:
https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/schedule?fbclid=IwY2xjawJTxF5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbtItE5f8TUGEFm5ZdjzbOyXUbYUfp3KjU9EL-pjv_ZwRWIX3QWizkalpQ_aem_dqSNQBMWw4XMnGygCDWpaQ

The Phoenix Film Festival is a program under the 501(c)3 non-profit organization Phoenix Film Foundation, and is a sibling of the Phoenix Film Society, International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival, Peoria Film Fest, IFP/Phoenix, Arizona Student Film Festival and Phoenix Critics Circle. The Phoenix....

04/05/2024

Films from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Great Britain, Italy, and Lebanon compete in the World Cinema Program at PFF on April 5,6, and 7. Details and tickets at https://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com/schedule

09/20/2023

We are saddened by the departure of one of our oldest and founding members, Honorable Robert LeMarr.
He was a respected member of the Corps, first as the Honorary Consul of Ecuador, and later as the Emeritus.
We will miss you!
Obituary published by the Paradise Valley Country Club:

Long-time Paradise Valley Country Club Member, Robert P. LeMarr, passed away at home on September 15th leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and a lifetime of cherished memories.

08/22/2023

Join the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix in celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day on September 15, 2023. There will be a community resources fair, cultural performances, and Mexican music to commemorate Mexico's fight for freedom. The Consul General, Jorge Mendoza Yescas, will perform the Cry of Dolores.

05/26/2023

On May 2, during a special ceremony at the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs, former Honorary Consul to Arizona and New Mexico, Fernande Hastert Kuykendall was recognized with the Order of Merit for her long-standing commitment and dedication to representing the Grand Duchy in the United States. The medal was presented by Mr. Olivier Baldauff, Chief of Protocol.
Congrats Fernande! Well deserved!

05/03/2023

Czech pianist Tomas Kaco will appear in concert at the Phoenix Art Museum on May 13, 2023. For details and tickets visit:

Mr. Kačo expects to play a selection from his collection of compositions for orchestra from “Stronger Than Yesterday,” new compositions and selections of traditional Czech music from “My Home.”

02/05/2023

Arizona Matsuri Festival returns on February 25-26, 2023. This year's theme is 和 (wa), harmony. For details visit:

Arizona Matsuri is an annual Japanese cultural festival in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Every last full weekend of February. Free admission. All-ages.

02/01/2023

You are cordially invited to attend the 18th Annual Polish Festival in Phoenix on February 18 and 19, 2023.
For details visit:

Annual Polish Festival in Phoenix Arizona - Lots of Polish Food like pierogi or Kielbasa and Polish Beer. Lots of dancing and activities for kids.

01/07/2023

Emil Viklický Trio: The Superbowl of Jazz Concerts
Friday • February 10, 2023 • 7:30 PM
ASU Kerr Cultural Center, Scottsdale, AZ

Czech master jazz pianist Emil Viklický, one of the rare European jazz pianists who have successfully incorporated elements of his indigenous folk culture into jazz, will appear for the first time in Arizona! He will be joined by bassist Chris Finet and former drummer for Jimmy Smith and George Benson, Dowell Davis from New Orleans.
For tickets and detailed info visit:
https://asukerr.com/event/the-super-bowl-of-jazz-concerts-featuring-emil-viklicky-trio/

Come and enjoy this special musical treat!

Czech master jazz pianist Emil Viklický will bring his traditional style of straight-ahead jazz to ASU Kerr and perform a Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert! Joining Viklický will be bassist Chris Finet and former drummer for Jimmy Smith and George Benson, Dowell Davis from New Orleans.

08/22/2022

Spotlight on Europe film festival will present five outstanding movies over five nights next week in Tempe. The acclaimed European films are supported by our honorary consulates and compatriot organizations of the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Romania, and Sweden.
For details and tickets visit https://www.majesticphx.com/movie/MajesticTempe7/Spotlight-on-Europe-Film-Festival-THE-SEVENTH-SEAL

04/01/2022

Feature films from Canada (Dear Audrey), the Czech Republic (Zatopek), France (You Resemble Me), Italy (Grand Bolero), Japan (A Crack in The Mountain), Switzerland (Princess), and the UK (Ferryman) are competing at the Phoenix Film Festival in the World Cinema category this weekend. For details visit:

Check out the schedule for 2022 Phoenix Film Festival

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3134 E Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
85016

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http://arizonaconsularcorps.org/

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The Consular Corps of Arizona (CCAZ) is a 501.c3 non-profit organization established in 1961 to create a space for both career and honorary consuls to exchange information and ideas, perform official duties for their respective countries, and educate and inform the Arizona public about their countries, cultures, and their work. Today, the CCAZ has 35 consulates, 3 career and 32 honorary. Career consuls are full time employees of their governments and nationals of their countries. Honorary consuls are not required to be nationals of the country they represent, and are generally appointed to provide consular services in areas not covered by a career consul. They receive no remuneration for their services. Both career and honorary consuls are accredited and issued official credentials by the United States Department of State.

The mission of the CCAZ is to provide a forum for the accredited consuls in Arizona by supporting fellow Consuls and Consulates in their respective diplomatic outreach. By building relationships with governments and communities, they foster business, educational, and cultural endeavors.

The Consular Corps of Arizona strives to be the state's leading international organization for its service to and engagement in the community. All activities are conducted in conjunction with the goals of the nations represented by its members.