AGENDA:

Morning Breakfast with Speaker 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

“The State of Public Art in Arizona’ Speaker: Greg Esser

Break Out Sessions 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.

A selection of educational presentations, with attendees choosing from two of these 45-minute sessions:

• Mary Lucking, How to Get Started in Public Art
• Carrie Brown, Demystifying the Application Process
• Jana Weldon, Behind the Scenes – The Selection Process
• Maria Salenger, The Ins & Outs of the Design Team Process

Lunch with Moderated Panel of Speakers 11:30- 1 p.m.

Art Projects in Arizona 2023 / 2024

Topics of Discussion: Artists & Business, Credibility / Visibility of Artist Projects (local and out of state), Upcoming Projects In Arizona, and Where to Find Out About Upcoming Projects

Moderator: Mary Neubauer, Shemer Art Center Board Member/Arizona artist

Speakers:

• Valley Metro (light rail): MB Finnerty
• Tempe: Rebecca Blume Rothman
• Scottsdale: Kati Ballares
• Phoenix: Carrie Brown
• Avondale: Greg Esser
• Flagstaff: Jana Weldon
• Tucson: TBD

Break Out Sessions 1:15 – 3:15 p.m.

A selection of educational presentations, with attendees choosing from two of these one-hour sessions:

• Magnum, Steel & Architectural Fabrication
• Advanced Terrazzo, Dealing with Plane Hardscapes or Interior & Exterior Floors
• Bollinger Atelier, The Role of Founderies and Fine Art Casting
• Progressive Hardscapes, Surface & Sidewalk Artscapes

Closing Cocktail Reception 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Attendance Rates:

Artist / Adult – Early Bird Registration (Before 9/30!) $40
Artist / Adult – Regular Registration (After Sept. 30) $50
Student – With Current ID $25
Business Sponsor $100
Breakfast or Event Sponsor $250
Lunch or Event Sponsor $500
Reception or Event Sponsor $1,000
Event Sponsor $2,500
Event Presenting Sponsor $5,000 SOLD!