September Mixer Recap: An Evening at Back Door Art Studio & Gallery
Tonight we gathered for a business-to-business networking mixer at Back Door Art Studio & Gallery in downtown Talent, bringing together small business owners from Talent and Phoenix for an evening of community building.
Thank you to our hosts!
We're so grateful to Donna Bertucci-Ruiz and Heather Ayers-Flood, the owners and artists behind Back Door Art Studio & Gallery, for opening their beautiful space to us. Tucked into the back of the historic Hill-Stearns building, the studio has become a hub for local artists since opening its doors in December 2025, hosting classes, workshops, community events, and participating in the Quarterly Art Walks.
Exciting news for the studio: Donna and Heather will soon be moving to Unit 1 within the same building. We can't wait to see their new space and wish them the very best with the move!
Learn more about Back Door Art Studio & Gallery and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Volunteers Needed for Talent Harvest Festival
A special shout-out to Ana Byers, who joined the mixer to spread the word about the upcoming Talent Harvest Festival. Ana is still looking for volunteers to help make the festival a success, so if you're interested in getting involved, reach out to her to learn more about how you can help.
Learn More: https://www.talentharvestfestival.org/#volunteer
Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us
Of course, none of this would be possible without our wonderful attendees. Thank you to everyone who came out to share ideas and support fellow local businesses!
Keep an eye out for our next mixer, we'd love to see you there!