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Scottsdale canal alight with art

The Scottsdale Waterfront has become known for distinctive art floating on the water. The installations are worth thousands of dollars and change periodically. Here's a sneak peek at the latest installation, called "Golden Waters," as well as a look at previous displays.
The Scottsdale Waterfront has become known for distinctive art floating on the water. The installations are worth thousands of dollars and change periodically. Here's a sneak peek at the latest installation, called "Golden Waters," as well as a look at previous displays.
Scottsdale Public Art
Jeff Zischke's glowing, colorful "Water Striders" was a temporary project installed from March 2013 through May 2014.
Jeff Zischke's glowing, colorful "Water Striders" was a temporary project installed from March 2013 through May 2014.
Scottsdale Public Art
"Jellies in the Sky, Cacti in the Water" by artist Shana Koenig's was a color-changing, fiber-optic sculpture on display until February 2015.
"Jellies in the Sky, Cacti in the Water" by artist Shana Koenig's was a color-changing, fiber-optic sculpture on display until February 2015.
Photo: Scottsdale Public Art
Canal Convergence events feature such works as the floating sculpture "Nodal Water Garden" by Dayvid LeMmon.
Canal Convergence events feature such works as the floating sculpture "Nodal Water Garden" by Dayvid LeMmon.
Dayvid LeMmon
Betty Stewart and her husband, Lee, look out over the art installation "Voyage" at Canal Convergence in 2013, an interactive Scottsdale Waterfront celebration of energy, art and community.
Betty Stewart and her husband, Lee, look out over the art installation "Voyage" at Canal Convergence in 2013, an interactive Scottsdale Waterfront celebration of energy, art and community.
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"Voyage," shown here in 2013, was comprised of 300 lighted vessels. The art was designed to evoke childhood memories and imagination.
"Voyage," shown here in 2013, was comprised of 300 lighted vessels. The art was designed to evoke childhood memories and imagination.
Patrick Breen/The Republic
The Scottsdale Waterfront has become a hot spot for Millennials and others who want to live in new condos close to upscale shopping and restaurants.
The Scottsdale Waterfront has become a hot spot for Millennials and others who want to live in new condos close to upscale shopping and restaurants.
Photo: Michael Schennum\The Republic