Tempe Center for the Arts Celebrates
The $65 million Tempe Center for the Arts opened to the public in September 2017 and was the result of more than a decade of planning. Since opening its doors, the TCA has hosted hundreds of performances, events and exhibitions.
This year marks the 10th anniversary for the waterfront facility, and on Sept. 8 more than 400 guests turned out to mark the occasion. American Idol winner and Phoenix native Jordin Sparks put the celebration in motion with a concert.
Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, food, silent auction, pre-concert entertainment and a post-show meet-and-greet with Sparks. The evening also included a preview of the Gallery at TCA’s 10-year anniversary exhibition, “Tempe Xhibition.” The show features creatives and artists who have helped shape the art scene in Tempe. It will be on view through Jan. 6.
Northern Trust presented the evening, which was hosted by Friends of TCA. Cory McClosky, Fox 10 News anchor, served as emcee.
PHOTOS COURTESY TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Tony Bolazina, Arizona president Northern Trust; Ralph Remington, TCA artistic director; and Cory McCloskey
Carley Conder performing in front of Gallery
Former Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano
Artist Kurt Weiser with guests
Gail Fisher and Rex Gulbranson, Friends of Tempe Center for the Arts
Gallery
Tempe Center for the Arts architects John Kane, Architekton, and Barton Meyers, Tempe Center for the Arts architects
Tempe council member Joel Navarro and Stephanie Navarro
Barton Meyers and Stephanie Nowak, president Tempe Tourism
Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell
Tempe Vice Mayor Arredondo Savage, Jordin Sparks and Mayor Mark Mitchell
