Fire shows to return for Scottsdale Canal Convergence in November
Aug 6, 2021, 4:05 AM
(Courtesy photo/Scottsdale Public Arts)
(Courtesy photo/Scottsdale Public Arts)
PHOENIX — Fire shows will return to Scottsdale Public Art’s event Canal Convergence after the flame was extinguished last year due to concerns of COVID-19.
The annual event at the Scottsdale Waterfront features light-based and interactive art installations from around the world and will take place from Nov. 5 to 14, according to a press release on Tuesday.
“Scottsdale Public Art is excited to see Canal Convergence returning to its format of art, music, programming and fire at the Waterfront,” Kim Boganey, director of Scottsdale Public Art, said in the release.
“We are grateful for how we were able to pivot last year and provide a safe, passive way to experience Canal Convergence, but we also missed how the event brings the local community together in the name of public art.”
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Walter Productions, which is known for its large-scale Burning Man artworks and has studios in Scottsdale and Phoenix, brought choreographed fire shows to the event starting in 2018 and drew massive crowds.
Concerns that social distancing would not be possible amid COVID-19 forced the cancellation of fire shows during the 2020 event.
The popular fire shows will return this year with artwork that was similar to the first two years but with some new twists, according to the release.
“I speak for all of us at Walter Productions when I say how grateful we are to be invited back to Canal Convergence this year,” Kirk Strawn, founder of Walter Productions, said in the release.
“We will have some new surprises, and of course we’ll be bringing back the fire!”
The event also features exciting performances, creative workshops, educational opportunities and food and drink, according to the release.
This year’s theme will focus on “Art and Technology” in connection with CODAsummit: The Intersection of Art, Technology and Place that is coming to Scottsdale from Nov. 10 to 12.
Scottsdale Public Art aims to expand the understanding of the role technology plays in making public art with the theme, according to the release.
More information about the event and other artwork that will be featured can be found on the official website.
