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Ambassador Event: Perspectives of Greater Phoenix
How local art and collaboration are shaping community and identity in Greater Phoenix The rich diversity, creativity and lived experiences of Arizona were on display during the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s opening reception for its new rotating art exhibit, Perspectives of Greater Phoenix. The event welcomed local artists, business leaders and community members to engage […]
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Goodmans connects art and business communities with...
Local interior construction and commercial furniture dealer Goodmans launches art show and mural at Phoenix office As a leading economic development organization for regional growth and innovation, GPEC continually advocates for the advancement of the arts to inspire and connect communities. Among the organization’s efforts is the hosting and curating of a rotating local art […]
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Greater Phoenix launches vision to advance arts visibility,...
March 3, 2025Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Street Art Cities partner to showcase region’s public art on international scale PHOENIX (March 3, 2025) – Arts and culture play a vital role in Greater Phoenix’s widely recognized lifestyle, livability and economy. To amplify the region’s dynamic arts and culture environment, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is launching an […]
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Building the arts and culture ecosystem while leveraging...
Greater Phoenix’s arts and culture industry grows the economy and provides alternative options for wealth planning It has been well-established that arts and culture are significant contributors to a region’s economy. The sector, which added $14.2 billion to the Arizona economy in 2022 — 3% of the state’s GDP — while employing nearly 85,000 people, […]
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Ambassador Event: Arts & Culture in Greater Phoenix
GPEC hosts gallery opening with panel of Greater Phoenix artists and leaders Arts and culture are integral to the leading economies of the world, promoting cultural exchange and diversity, providing entertainment for citizens and tourists, and contributing directly to the market. In 2021, arts and culture added $11.6 billion to the Arizona economy, accounting for […]
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What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Cathy Maiorano
How old are you? 69 How long have you lived in Greater Phoenix? I was born here – so all my life What city do you currently reside in? Queen Creek Did you grow up in Arizona? Yes Why did you decide to stay in Greater Phoenix? I have been many places, but Arizona provides […]
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New GPEC art exhibition showcases Arizona’s inhabitants
Every quarter we partner with artists to curate unique, stunning pieces of art to display and have available for purchase at our office. This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix’s inhabitants of our beautiful state – in an exhibition themed “Arizona Inhabitants.” So let’s get to know the artists and find out everything from […]
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New GPEC art exhibition showcases Arizona’s landmarks...
Every quarter we partner with artists to curate unique, stunning pieces of art to display and have available for purchase at our office. This quarter we’re excited to highlight Greater Phoenix’s nature scenes and diverse architecture in an exhibition themed “Arizona Landmarks & Architecture.” From mid-century modern architecture, someone’s favorite childhood memory, to unexpected angles, […]
View Post » Greater Phoenix through the eyes of local artists
New GPEC art exhibit presents Arizona’s unique traits Every quarter we partner with artists and curate unique and stunning pieces of art to display and have available for purchase at our office. This quarter we’re excited to highlight the beauty and diversity of our incredible region in an exhibition themed “Arizona on Display.” From indigenous […]
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Greater Phoenix artists illustrate Arizona’s rich...
In a region so focused on innovative technology and expansive growth, it’s not often we step back, and take a moment to reflect on the culture engrained within our society today. Long before a population of 4,737,270, Greater Phoenix’s history belonged to a people who paved the way for Arizona’s development, passing down their traditions, […]
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