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S. London-Hall

Flagstaff, Arizona

Sonja London-Hall was born in the small and now defunct Arizona mining town of Ray, Arizona. At a very young age her art took the form of music and performance. She was an outstanding musician which awarded her a full scholarship to attend Arizona State University, School of Music. Her undergraduate degree was a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and performance with English as a minor. Sonja has been involved in education for 30 years in music, science, adult education, administration, and ELL instruction. She achieved two masters’ degrees from Northern Arizona University involving educational leadership and specializations, and is a certified in k-12 education and school administration.

For the past 20 years Ms. London-Hall has studied stained glass art. Art forms in glass were initially Arts and Crafts period pieces in the style of Dard Hunter. Sonja was juried into her first exhibit for the Riordan Mansion Centennial in 2004. In the same year she was juried into her first art gallery. She has been exhibited since then in five Northern Arizona Galleries as well as had her art exhibited in regional juried art shows and competitions. Her work is has been purchased by varied art private collectors across the United States.

Sonja has studied under nationally known artists such as: Yorgos Papadopoulos (glass painting), Joseph Cavalieri (glass painting, graphic design), James Malenda (enameling), Robert Dancik (mixed media), Angela Bubash (metals), Cathy Claycomb (glass), Petra Kaiser (warm glass), Jacqui Bush (glass and metal crafting); MaryAnn Devos, Lyle Rayfield (Precious metal clays); Doug Remschneider (flame working).

Works on display reflect the playful nature and versatility of glass. Glass on display is multi-layered with hand drawn, air-brushed, and/or screen printed with low fire, glass enamels.

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Education

2004 - M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ,

Ed. Leadership & Bilingual/Multicultural Education Emphasis

1997 - M.Ed., Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Elementary Education & Technology Emphasis

1984 - BA, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Music Education/Performance/English

Honors/Awards/Exhibits

2023 – Viola Awards, Finalist, Outstanding Flagstaff Arts Educator
2023 – Published, Glass Art Magazine (Volume 39), Gallery of Excellence, Glass Craft and Bead
2022 – City of Flagstaff Public Works activity boxes for Flagstaff Regional City Plan 2045
2022 – City of Flagstaff Public Works: Historic Southside Garden project

2022 – Arizona Commission on the Arts, Youth Arts Engagement Grant, NPA Drama
2022 – Viola Awards, Selection Panelist for 2022 Award Ceremony
2022 – City of Flagstaff, City Planning, Creative Create Award
2021 – Penland School of Art, Benisch-Allen Award, Session 4
2020 – Viola Award, Finalist: Placemaking, Joel Montalvo Public Art
2019 – City of Flagstaff, Public Art Award, Joel Montalvo Field
2019 – Published, Salann Magazine, Abstraction
2019 - The Flow Magazine, Women in Glass Annual Publication
2019 – Encaustic Art Institute, SantaFe, NM, No Creative Boundaries, Permanent Collection
2019 – High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff, AZ, Watercolor Skies Exhibit
2015 – Southwestern Invitational Art Exhibit, Yuma, AZ
2015 – Viola Award, Finalist: Outstanding Flagstaff Arts Educator
2014 – Grammy Signature School Enterprise Grant Award, Outstanding Music Program
2014, 2013 – Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Grant, State Finalist, Samsung Tablets
2013 - Fender Corporation, Fender Grant, $8,000 in equipment
2013 – Arizona Diamondbacks Challenge Grant, iBand Project, $5,000
2012, 2013 - US News and World Report, Top 100 National Charter Schools
2010 – Glass Craft and Bead Expo, Gallery of Excellence, 1st place
2010, 2011 – NAU High Altitude Conference Center, Juried Exhibits
2009 – Influx, Coconino Center for the Arts, National Juried Exhibit
2001-2002 - Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, School of the Year
2001 - Morrison Institute for Public Policy, 5-Star Outstanding Practice Award – Individual Teacher
2000 - Arizona Advisory Council on Environmental Education, AACEE Grant recipient ($7,000)
2000, 2001 - Arizona Department of Education, Learn and Serve Arizona, ADE Grants recipient ($24,000)
1997, 1998 - Flagstaff Education Association Editor, School Bell Award, State Association Award for excellence in a publication.

Teaching, Residencies, and Collaboration

2022 – Arts Instructor, Glass Craft and Bead Expo
2020 – Encaustic Art Institute, NM

Guest Instructor, Encaustic on Glass

2020, 2018 – Arts Instructor Glass Craft and Bead Expo

Cracked and Mended works with laminate and tempered glass

2019 – La Macina di San Cresci, Italy

Residency, “Modern Religion” Themed Exhibit, Contemporary Glass

2018, 2019 - Milkweed Arts

Guest Instructor, Cracked and Mended works with laminate and tempered glass

2017, 2014 – Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Educator Scholarship, Educational Assistant/work study

2015 – Penland School of Craft

Winter Residency, Mixed media and encaustic design

2016 – Arizona Department of Education, AzMerit Committee

Committee review and approval of state mandated achievement testing materials

2016 – Flagstaff Arts Council, Art & Science Grant Committee

Committee member for the review of Flagstaff grants funding

2010 – Arizona Department of Education, AZ Teach 21 - Arizona Educational Technology Implementation Team Extensive involvement with National and State level technology standards and the alignment of those standards to content areas and Arizona 21st Century Skills.
2009-2011 – Flagstaff Public Schools, Technology Coach & Trainer

Enhancing Education through Technology

2000-2001 Arizona Department of Education, Strategic Planning Committee

Committee member for the ASU Office for Workforce Education