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DISPATC H ART NEW BEGINNINGS Phoenix Art Museum makes local and regional artists its focus. BY KAMY SMELSER Phoenix Art Museum has a welcoming and playful entry. C 70 MODER N LU X U RY PHOTO COURTESY OF PHOENIX ART MUSEUM hristian Ramírez takes on Phoenix Art Museum’s (phxart.org) new role as assistant curator of contemporary and community art initiatives—the first of its kind in the museum’s history that will focus on creating meaningful programs and exhibitions to elevate artists working in Ar