Canal Convergence art festival returns to Scottsdale Waterfront for 10-day run
Nov 8, 2024, 4:45 AM
PHOENIX — Canal Convergence returns Friday for the 12th anniversary of the event at the Scottsdale Waterfront.
The free 10-night event features interactive artwork and displays for the public to enjoy.
In addition, more than 100 creative workshops, educational tours and performances will all be on display.
Canal Convergence will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays through Nov. 17.
What is the theme for this year’s Canal Convergence?
The theme for 2024 is “Reflections.”
“This year the Nationwide Innovation Zone will host nightly reflection-based workshops and experiences led by artists, designers, florists, community organizers and students,” Canal Convergence engagement consultant for Scottsdale Art Learning & Innovation Lyndal Pleasant said in a press release.
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“The workshops highlight the many meanings of reflections, from the literal use of reflective material to self-reflection, reflections in fashion and reflections in nature. These fun, interactive workshops allow attendees to engage with artists and peers while truly reflecting on artmaking and the world around them.”
While the festival is free, the art tours, workshops and some of the special events do require tickets sold separately for admission.
Scottsdale Arts staff will lead each of the tours in English, however on Nov. 10 there will be a Spanish translation and on Nov. 11 an American Sign Language translation will be provided.
The One Water Brewing Showcase and the Women’s Collective Night Run will simultaneously take place during the first weekend, while the Mini Film Festival will be one of the main attractions during the second weekend.
Returning for the fourth time, the Brewing Showcase features beers from five different breweries that make beer using purified water from Scottsdale’s Advanced Water Treatment Facility. Admission for this event is sold separately, and the cost is $20.
Back for its second year, the Mini Film Festival will showcase more than 30 short films with a nod to the “Reflections” theme.
“Our featured films will test and invite exploration into humans’ perceptions of themselves and the world around them, which is no easy feat,” Canal Convergence event coordinator Kiara Brown said in a press release.
“We hope this experience will provoke dialogue within our audience and, at the very least, leave our filmgoers feeling inspired and reassured that even the smallest instances of reflecting on your role and influence in this world can have a significant impact.”
The festival also features food and drink vendors stationed at the Soleri Plaza, where a beer, wine and food garden will be set up to accommodate visitors.
