Frontdoors Five: Can’t-Miss Art Events

1. Scottsdale Public Art’s Canal Convergence

Scottsdale Public Art’s Canal Convergence has returned with its variety of large-scale interactive artworks, hands-on activities and workshops, artist talks, live music and dance performances. From the fiery Floatus display to the electrically lit Iceberg installation it’s an unforgettable art experience.

2. Yua Henri Matisse Exhibit at Heard Museum

This Heard Museum is the only venue showing this rare body of work including original artwork by Henri Matisse, cultural objects, film Yup’ik masks and more.

3. Ragnar Kjartansson: Scandinavian Pain & Other Myths at Phoenix Art Museum

This Phoenix Art Museum exhibit showcases test, painting, performance and song by the exhibit’s Iclandic artist, Kjartansson and references pop culture icons from Edvard Munch to ABBA.

4. Electric Desert at Desert Botanical Garden

Electric Desert is a unique light and sound experience that’s bringing the Desert Botanical Garden to life after dark with stunning displays of colored lights and original music. This is the Klip Collective’s second garden installation.

5. Elf The Musical at Phoenix Theatre

Experiencing the beloved movie ‘Elf’ in theater might be one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit with performances running until December 30.