WHAT:

World-renowned artist Eric Fischl will pay tribute to the one place that started it all - Phoenix College. From New York to California and abroad, Eric Fischl's artwork has appeared in galleries and museums throughout the world. His international fame has not only made him a sought-after presenter and speaker, but it also has landed him and images of his work in more than 400 national and international publications since 1984.

As an alumnus of Phoenix College, Fischl will judge and present his scholarship, the Eric Fischl Vanguard Award to one student artist participating in this year's Phoenix College Art Show and Competition. Fischl will also participate in a lively discussion with local notable artists for a Symposium: Destination 2015: From New York to Phoenix, Visions of the Future Art Scene.

A proclamation will be issued by the City of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's Office declaring it Phoenix College Visions of the Future Art Scene Day.

WHEN:

Friday, April 8

WHERE:

Phoenix College - Bulpitt Auditorium (1202 W. Thomas Rd.)

Various Events:

• 5 p.m. Gallery Display of Winning Entries - Bulpitt Auditorium- Breezeway
  12 - 15 pieces of art from Phoenix College art finalists will be on display.
  
  
• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Student Art Competition - Bulpitt Auditorium
  Eric Fischl will be presenting the Vanguard Award Scholarship to one of the Phoenix College art finalists.
  
  
• 6:30 p.m. - Symposium on Art - Bulpitt Auditorium
  Fischl will be joined by Valley notable artists for a lively discussion on the future art scene from New York to Phoenix. The artists will include: Susan Krane, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary art; Fatimah Halim, Multimedia Artist; Roman Reyes, Art Educator; Brady Roberts, Phoenix Art Museum; Steve Jon Yazzie, artist.
  

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