About

Canal Convergence

When

Canal Convergence takes place annually over 10 consecutive days during the first few weeks of November.

Canal Convergence | Reflections
November 7–16, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays: 6–10 p.m.
Monday–Thursday, and Sundays: 6–9 p.m.

Mission Statement

Canal Convergence’s mission is to provide an authentic and immersive art experience in and around Scottsdale’s canal.

Land Acknowledgement

We recognize that this event takes place on unceded and unsurrendered Indigenous homelands. We acknowledge the ancestors of the First Nations peoples of modern-day Arizona. The makeup of our current state is entirely shaped by these ancestors. In fact, the name “Arizona” comes from the word for “little spring” in the O’odham language.

We also invest in the future of contemporary tribal members. As an arts and culture organization, it is our duty to uplift the artists and activists doing the work. We were honored to have had multiple visual artists and performers, representing numerous tribes, take part in Canal Convergence.

Awards and Recognition

Canal Convergence estimates thousands of event attendees each year over the course of the ten-day event. It was also featured in the news media, including being named Best Art Festival by the Phoenix New Times and multiple features on Phoenix-area networks, including ABC15 Arizona.

Canal Convergence is also a recipient of multiple awards from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), including the Grand Pinnacle Award for 2018 and 2019; the 2019 awards for Best Event Program, Best Company Image Piece, Best Promotional Brochure, and Best Other Merchandise; and the 2021 awards for Best Event/Organization E-Newsletter, Best Event Program, Best Promotional Photograph, Best Pin or Button, and Best Overall Entertainment Program.