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of a diverse cross-section of people, and oftentimes it’s a crowd that wouldn’t<br />
normally show up for art events, so that helps get it seen by new eyes.<br />
What future goals do you have for the Icehouse?<br />
Our plans for the venue are to see more events take place there. We also<br />
want to protect the integrity of the Icehouse, and to showcase the great art<br />
that Phoenix has to offer.<br />
What’s your earliest memory of this long-running space?<br />
Since I have only been here for three years, I don’t have an early memory of<br />
the Icehouse. However, I have truly enjoyed hearing other people’s memories.<br />
Longtime residents have shared so many great and interesting stories that I<br />
think they should all be compiled into a book.<br />
What’s your take on the local art scene, and how would you like to<br />
impact it?<br />
I think the local art scene is growing rapidly, and I look forward to being a part<br />
of that growth. I see every person I meet as a potential art lover, supporter<br />
and collector. My strength is the ability to encourage first-time buyers to<br />
purchase work by local artists, not only for themselves, or for the artist’s<br />
benefit, but so their children will someday have the artwork. I love to see<br />
ordinary families build art collections.<br />
I’ve been here in Phoenix for a short time, but I absolutely love it. I moved<br />
here with my wife and four kids, and we’ve fallen in love with the city and its<br />
people. I have been shown enormous support from this community and am<br />
incredibly thankful for that.<br />
JAVA 19<br />
MAGAZINE
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