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Canal Club Giving Circle

Canal Convergence is Scottsdale's premier public art
and light festival — drawing tens of thousands of
visitors to the Scottsdale Waterfront every year.​

Canal Club is a giving circle for individuals who want
to play a meaningful role in bringing Canal
Convergence to life.​

Your membership funds world-class light installations,
supports emerging artists, and sustains free public
access to one of the Southwest's most celebrated arts
events.​

All Canal Club Member Receive:

  • Your Name Becomes Part of the Art
  • You See the Event Before Anyone Else
  • You Join the Community That Makes It Possible

Choose Your Level of Impact

Canal Club Member

Your name. Your light. Your community.

$1500
Purchase

Canal Club Patron

Deepen your connection to the art.

$3000
Purchase

Canal Club Visionary

Shape the future of the festival.

$0
Purchase

Preview Night​

Private curator-led walkthrough the evening before opening.Meet artists, see installations first, then dinner at ScottsdaleFashion Square — all expenses paid.​

Behind-the-Scenes Tour​

Hard-hat installation tour during build week. Meetproduction staff, see how large-scale light works areconstructed, and watch the artists at work.​

VIP Opening Celebration​

Reserved viewing area with complimentary refreshments atthe VIP Opening Celebration.​

Canal Club Reception​

Annual members-only event — studio visit, theme unveiling,or a private gathering hosted by Scottsdale Arts. The rewardfor your continued commitment.​

Your Name. Part of the Light

Instead of simply listing donor names on a sign, we want to elevate it and ensure it reflects the event: 

  • Donor names integrated into a commissioned light installation, or 

  • "Canal Club" digital artwork featuring member names  

 

The standout idea: "When the lights come on at Canal Convergence, you'll be part of the experience." 
 

Donor Experiences Offered Through the Giving Circle 

  • Preview Night — Canal Club members join the private tour, hosted the evening before opening 

  1. Includes: 

  • Curator-led walk-through along the Waterfront 

  • Meet-and-greet with featured artists  

  • First look at installations before the event goes live 

  • Private dinner with artists, other donors, and Scottsdale Arts staff, hosted by Scottsdale Fashion Square (this will be at one of their higher-end restaurants; all expenses paid) 
     

  • Behind-the-Scenes Access — Offer one experience during installation week 

  1. Includes: 

  • Hard-hat-style installation tour  

  • Meet production staff  

  • Learn how large-scale light-based artworks are built  

  • See artists at work  
     

  • Invitation to VIP Opening Weekend Celebration (first Saturday) 

  1. Includes: 

  • Reserved viewing area  

  • Complimentary refreshments  

  • Comfortable seating  

  • Restrooms nearby  
     

  • Signature Canal Club Reception — Host one annual event exclusively for members that would be post-event as part of the stewardship model to support YOY renewal. 

  1. Possibilities: 

  • Artist or Installer studio visit  

  • Theme unveiling at home of a major Canal supporter OR Scottsdale Arts board member 
     

Create a Sense of Immediate Impact 

If we argue that "Your Canal Club membership helps bring world-class public art to Scottsdale” then members receive: 

  • Stories about featured artists 

  • Exclusive updates during artist selection and installation 

  • An impact report showing what their support helped make possible 
     

Primary Recognition Opportunities 

  • Canal Club Wall of Light 

  • A dedicated installation recognizing members 

  • Name Recognition 

  • Website  

  • On-site 

  • Digital communication  

  • Commemorative Keepsake 

  • Not swag OR merch; possibilities instead: 

  • Limited-edition photo print of favorite work 

  • Signed postcard from a featured artist  

  • Small collectible commemorating the year's festival