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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATON OPEN NOW!
“PUBLIC ART IN ARIZONA: WHAT’S NEW & UPCOMING?”
A PUBLIC ART EDUCATION FORUM TO BE HELD AT THE SHEMER ART CENTER
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX OFFICE OF ARTS & CULTURE
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
Phoenix is one of the top public art cities in the country. This forum, presented once again in partnership with the City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture and with the participation of other municipal public art programs, is to provide an educational and networking opportunity for Arizona artists engaged in public art. Of course an extra benefit will be for attendees to be introduced to the Shemer Art Center and learn about our mission of supporting and showcasing Arizona artists and our outdoor Sculpture Garden, including OUR upcoming exhibition opportunity, Arizona Sunsets!
THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM
Coffee & Breakfast Reception
Welcome, Keynote Speaker and Arts Administrator Panel
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8:30 Start (Coffee and Breakfast Reception)
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9:00 – 9:10 Welcome & Event Overview
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9:10 – 9:30 Keynote Speaker
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Public Art Today! Interactive, Functional, Rising Trends
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9:30 – 10:15 Arts Administrator Panel
Returning administrators to include: Kati Ballares (Scottsdale), Rebecca Blume Rothman (Tempe), Doug Oland (Phoenix), MB Finnerty (Valley Metro), Marylou Stephens (Peoria), Jana Weldon (Flagstaff) and Wylwyn Reyes (Tucson).
Break Out Sessions
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10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Three Topics of Discussion:
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Positioning Yourself for Public Art Opportunities
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Private Developments, Commissions, Public Art
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You’ve Been Selected! Now What?
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Contracting & Insurance
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Practical Considerations
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Lighting, Installation, Collaboration
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Bus Tour to Key Public Art Projects
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12:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
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Grab a box lunch and board a Public Art Tour bus
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Hear directly from the arts administrators, artists and vendors involved!
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Stops in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale
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Closing Reception – (Sponsors and Vendors Tables)
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4:00 – 6:00 pm
