Images from
The 31st Annual Southwest Arts Conference
at the Glendale Civic Center, January 25, 2008
A convening of Arizona arts leaders,
educators, artists and advocates

Here's what people had to say about this year's conference:

"I wanted to say hello at SWAC, but ended up too darn busy with all of the amazing happenings. What an informative and exciting event. Thank you." Jamie A. Lee, Co-Executive Director of Pan Left Productions

"I wanted to say thanks to you and your colleagues for providing another outstanding conference! Attendance was great and the sessions were very informative and topical. ... My staff and commissioners enjoyed their first taste of SWAC and came away saying, 'It was SWACtacular!' Congratulations and well done." Rex Ijams, Arts & Culture Program Manager, Yuma Art Center

"Nice job with SWAC. It was like having a national conference right here at home." Rex Gulbranson, Arts & Culture Administrator, City of Glendale

To read or download a copy of Commission Executive Director Robert C. Booker's opening remarks, click here.

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