You're invited to a unique evening experience focused on the relationship between the arts and the society in which we live, put on by Arizona Talks in partnership with Scottsdale Public Art as part of the annual Canal Convergence (learn more at canalconvergence.com).
A public talk with an open reception (and a beer garden!), the event will feature short personal stories as well as a conversation on the ideas behind public art, social change, and the benefits of culture in our city life.
Our hope for this special evening is to share understanding of the role of arts in society and in our desert environment and how it helps us create a more sustainable society.

SCHEDULE:
6:00pm - Welcome reception

Live Music from: The Phoenician Four

6:30pm - Introduction and personal stories

Sherri Friend, President/CEO at Oakwood Creative Care

Nicholas Polando, Owner at State Forty Eight

6:55pm - Conversation Panel 

Moderator: Lauren Gilger, Host of The Show on KJZZ Phoenix 

Kim Curry-Evans, Public Art Director at Scottsdale Public Art

John Randall Nelson, Artist

Julio Cesar Morales, ASU Art Museum Curator 

7:40pm - Audience Q&A
8:00pm - Event ends, music and reception continue

For parking instructions and other important information, check out https://canalconvergence.com/plan-your-visit.