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Canal Convergence | Celebrating 10 Years of Water + Art + Light: Nov. 4–13, 2022

Canal Convergence 2022 will mark 10 years of large-scale public art in and around the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront. To celebrate this momentous occasion, this year’s featured theme is “Celebrating 10 Years of Water + Art + Light.” This year’s event will present light-based public art and programming that embodies the event’s themes from the past and present to provide an authentic and immersive art experience in and around Scottsdale’s canal. More information about this year’s artworks, programs, and performances coming soon!

Canal Convergence Sponsors

Canal Convergence is made possible with annual support from the City of Scottsdale. Additional support is provided by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger, SRP, Nationwide, Magnum Companies, Christine and Richard Kovach, City of Scottsdale Solid Waste, FirstBank, Hannon Rigging & Production, Sirius Structures, Epson, and Hoverlay.

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Canal Convergence 2021: Nov. 5-14

Canal Convergence returned to the Scottsdale Waterfront Nov. 5–14, 2021, with the central theme of “Art & Technology.” Through this theme, alongside the event’s perennial themes of Water + Art + Light, interactivity, and sustainability, Scottsdale Public Art was able to show the public what a significant role technology has in the creation of Canal Convergence.

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Water + Art + Light

2021 Event Overview

Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light returned to the Scottsdale Waterfront Nov. 5–14, 2021, with the featured theme of “Art and Technology.

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What You Saw

2021 Public Artworks

See the artworks that were on view for Canal Convergence 2021, highlighting the featured theme of “Art and Technology,” as well as Water + Art + Light, interactivity, and sustainability.

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Virtual Art

Augmented Reality

The intersection of art in physical spaces with virtual experiences was, and still is, live at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Make sure to bring your phone to the canal!

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Sustainability

Bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at Scottsdale Water's Choose Tap! water trailer, and help us reduce plastic waste.

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SRP Virtual Tours

The Watershed

Join SRP on an epic journey as we explore our historic water system and the vital role it plays in Greater Phoenix.

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