local art
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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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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Open call for art submissions: A taste of Arizona
As the Greater Phoenix region’s premier economic development organization, we not only aim to attract economically sustainable businesses to the Valley, but also strive to highlight the beauty and diversity of our incredible region through the curation and display of locally sourced art. For our next exhibit, we’re looking to feature art that highlights the […]
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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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Seriously, is Greater Phoenix’s heat all that bad?
Many people may know Greater Phoenix for its dry hot weather, its proximity to the Grand Canyon and for having a lot of cacti, but there’s a lot more to this vibrant and growing region. Let’s address the heat. Does it get hot here? Yes. However, when you compare our worst day to another market’s […]
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Greater Phoenix artists showcase creativity through...
Greater Phoenix is dotted with many iconic landmarks, buildings and locations that are significant to our history, culture, architecture and art. To highlight the beauty and diversity of our incredible region, we’re featuring an art exhibition in our office that showcases locally-sourced art inspired by iconic Arizona landmarks – man or nature made. All artwork […]
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Thriving art scene emerges in Greater Phoenix
In Greater Phoenix, you can discover a renaissance of creativity and inspiration nearly anywhere you look across the region. In fact, the region is so rife with innovation and remarkable talent, it has transformed into an art hub. To highlight the beauty and diversity of Greater Phoenix, GPEC is currently featuring an art exhibition in […]
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