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Arizona artist spotlight: Tiesha Harrison

Meet Phoenix-based artist Tiesha Harrison featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist in Greater Phoenix, I love the vibrant creative community and diverse opportunities for collaboration. Whether it’s exploring local galleries, joining community events, or connecting with other […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Mary Shindell

Meet Phoenix-based artist Mary Shindell featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I love being an artist in Phoenix because the metropolitan area has so much activity involving the creation and enhancement of public spaces. There is an energy that surrounds […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Bobby Zokaites

Meet Tempe-based artist Bobby Zokaites featured in our Public Art of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? Phoenix is an epicenter of public art so, as far as what we do, we love being able to create aesthetic marks on the city. This is a wonderful […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Raymond Francis John

Meet Phoenix-based artist Raymond Francis John featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? Besides all of the great subject matters…Location, weather and proximity to Arizona and Southwestern Art Festivals. What role do you think arts and culture plays in our community as a […]

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Four GPEC staff members pose with a plaque distinguishing the organization's as IEDC's top EDO in the U.S.

IEDC names Greater Phoenix Economic Council a top economic...

September 20, 2023

International Economic Development Council recognizes GPEC with third EDO of the Year award, cross-border collaboration efforts PHOENIX (Sept. 20, 2023) – On Tuesday, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) was named a top economic development organization in the United States (population 500k+) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). It is the third time in […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Zybrena Porter

Meet Mesa-based artist Zybrena Porter featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? There is no lack of community if you are an artist. Almost everyone here seems to be involved in some aspect of artistry or possess a deep appreciation for the arts. […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Vanessa Ortiz

Meet Mesa-based artist Vanessa Ortiz featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I love being an artist in Greater Phoenix because there’s a diversity of people and culture. I love bringing my own version of vibrant colors of the Phoenix area, you can […]

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Meet David Anderson: CoFounder and CEO of Off Madison...

Tell us about Off Madison Ave: Whether it be from restlessness, wanderlust, or simply FOMO—humans are driven to make the most of their leisure time. And that’s where we come in. Off Madison Ave specializes in answering the question, “Where to next?” Then, we simply point them in the best possible direction: yours. We have […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Warren Woodson

Meet Phoenix-based artist Warren Woodson featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist who creates primarily large-scale pieces, I’m able to open up my shop to the outside and take advantage of the lovely weather. Plus, there’s no denying Arizona has […]

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Graphic with a black and white picture of Farnaz Mansouri and her name

Arizona artist spotlight: Farnaz Mansouri

Meet Phoenix-based artist Farnaz Mansouri featured in our exhibit Greater Phoenix Pastimes What do you love most about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an artist who immigrated to Phoenix, I appreciate the diverse cultural community and how it has influenced my artwork and perspective. The various cultures and traditions in Phoenix inspired my […]

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