At the annual benefit, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art honors a group of special individuals whose accomplishments reflect the ideals of creativity, innovation and cultural community that are at the heart of the Museums mission. This annual award acknowledges the cultural entrepreneurs and out-of-the-box thinkers in our midst—those who truly have built the foundations of a creative culture here and on whose shoulders we all stand. Such spirited, entrepreneurial individuals have—through their professional or civic activities—raised the profile of contemporary art, architecture and design in the Valley. We call these individuals Contemporary Catalysts. |
Janie Ellis
Janie has nurtured her family’s grassroots artist colony at Cattle Track, home to Philip Curtis and dozens of other artists. The homestead/cum gallery/cum studio is now a rare glimpse into Scottsdale’s history and a showcase for contemporary art – thanks to Janie’s fierce vision and belief in communality. Janie has devoted her life to the arts and the attendant political and philanthropic causes: she believes in both preserving this community’s precious historical roots and in the need for futuristic thinking.
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& Fred Unger
Founder of Spring Creek Development, Fred has conceived several of the most unique properties in the community-often against all odds and to the uproar that faces visionary leaders. Fred believes that historical preservation and innovation need not be at odds. Witness his exemplary role in developing the Royal Palms Hotel, Hermosa Inn and South Bridge. He is committed to excellence, stating that “I do not think like a typical developer. I have one goal in this plan: to create a uniquely Scottsdale experience that is a point of pride for all residents.” |
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