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Arizona artist spotlight: Carla Keaton

Meet Phoenix-based artist Carla Keaton featured in GPEC’s Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit For more than 25 years, Carla Keaton has quietly studied the people of Greater Phoenix, capturing life’s small, powerful moments through her paintings. Her work often centers on individuals in motion: waiting at bus stops, crossing intersections, or pausing on busy sidewalks. […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Jessica Rae Ecker

Meet Lakeside-based artist Jessica Rae Ecker featured in our Perspectives of Greater Phoenix Exhibit How does Greater Phoenix influence your art? I was born in the Phoenix area and grew up here for a good portion of my childhood. I have always loved exploring the desert mountain landscapes; they draw me back whenever I leave. […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Rae Wilson

Meet Tempe-based artist Rae Wilson featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I find that the most rewarding part of being an artist in Greater Phoenix is knowing that there is still so much room for growth here, and that my […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Dylan James Seeman

Meet Gilbert-based artist Dylan James Seeman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? All of Phoenix is special, I’ve sailed around the world and there’s this culture here that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s tough like the desert and as gentle […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Goldwoman

Meet Phoenix-based artist Goldwoman featured in our Spirit of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? In addition to the angle of light, big sky, saguaro cacti, red rock formations, myriad hiking trails and continuous sources of inspiration for artistic expression, I feel supported and encouraged […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Shelley Wrixon

Meet Maricopa-based artist Shelley Wrixon featured in our Snapshot of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I have found the arts community in Greater Phoenix to be very accessible. There are a wide variety of art venues and events taking place at all times. The […]

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GPEC releases FY24 annual report, announces new board...

September 23, 2024

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council helped 49 companies expand or relocate into the region last fiscal year PHOENIX (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), recognized as a top economic development organization last week for the fourth time in five years, today released its FY24 annual report and announced the 13 new […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Neil Coyne

Meet Gilbert-based artist Neil Coyne featured in our Snapshot of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? I find the vibrancy of the multicultural artists and people of Greater Phoenix to be exciting. Inspiring as I travel through the vast landscapes from the surrounding vistas to […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Christina Rosepapa

Meet Gilbert-based artist Christina Rosepapa featured in our Snapshot of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? As an Arizona artist and resident for over 16 years, I continue to be impressed with how much the art scene in Greater Phoenix has grown over the years. […]

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Arizona artist spotlight: Ellen MacEwan

Meet Scottsdale-based artist Ellen MacEwan featured in our Snapshot of Greater Phoenix Exhibit What do you find most rewarding about being an artist in Greater Phoenix? Greater Phoenix has a beautifully vibrant art scene. I love to see what other artists are making and get inspired, and I love that there are so many opportunities […]

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