The year 2025 marks an important milestone for the life of Manuel C. Martinez, distinguished member of the arts community of Bisbee AZ. Not only did he serve as faculty in the art department at Cochise College for over 35 years and was responsible for establishing the ceramics program in the 1970s, 80s and beyond, but Martinez is also a founding member of the Central School Project, which celebrates its 40th year as a non-profit organization in 2025. What better time to recognize his artistic achievements and contributions than with a Central School Project exhibition of his

artwork during the year of his eightieth birthday?