This Thursday November 7 through Saturday November 10, Canal Convergence events presented by Scottsdale Public Art and SRP, will take place on the banks of the Arizona Canal at Scottsdale Waterfront.

The event brings innovative local and international artists together with Valley residents for a celebration of community, canals, and the arts. Attendees will have an opportunity to see one-of-a-kind art installations while enjoying live music, food trucks, and the unique urban marketplace experience featuring local vendors provided by Artisan Markets.

Canal Convergence will feature the internationally acclaimed artwork Voyage, a mobile-interactive installation by UK based Aether & Hemera. This vibrant, large-scale installation will be floating between the Soleri Bridge and Marshall Way Bridge lighting up the Arizona Canal November 7-18.

Aether & Hemera artwork

Local artist Erin V. Sotak’s participatory project, Message in a Boat will allow event-goers to engage in a social and illustrative way. Participants will place their messages in a boat —personal thoughts, opinions, and dreams by typing, writing, or drawing.

Another featured artist, Ryan Griffin, will showcase is interactive artwork, Paisajes de Luz | Landscapes of Light, portrayed through digital projection. Griffin unfolds his artwork live on Friday and Saturday night of Canal Convergence.

Additional artists include Tomiko Jones, Joy Holland, and Gabe Pecina. Special features during the four-day event also include Everything Flows, a Twilight Transition Performance on Soleri Bridge and Plaza, by Ashley Macias and Liliana Gomez & Dance Company on Saturday, November 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

For the most up to date information on Canal Convergence, visit www.canalconvergence.com.