It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
Dia de los Muertos has been celebrated in Phoenix for more than 30 years, just ask veteran Chicano artists such as Zarco Guerrero and Marco Albarran. The holiday’s festivities — including the creation and decoration of altars that honor family members and friends who have died as well as processions,…
It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
This week’s Surreal Estate column by Robrt Pela is all about CityScape — the two-phase, million-dollar, downtown “urban shopping and dining” experience — that’s holding its grand opening on November 4.We’ve applauded the new bowling alley as a place that’s actually open post 10 p.m. on a weeknight, and it’s…
In August, Green New American Vegetarian Restaurant announced an interesting food-meets-art contest: Submit your own Ouija board design, and if you win (by popular vote), you can win two free meals per week for a year. This week, Green installed the “Wanna Ouija” submissions, and now it’s up to you…
The Eisendrath House in Tempe has gone through some changes since its construction by renowned architect Robert Evans in 1930. It was first the winter home of a wealthy Jewish woman barred from staying at nearby resorts because of her faith, the set of a horror film, and a house…
The day has arrived: The love of pie and the love of art have met, and you’re invited … to color and decorate the above pie (two, actually) with your artistic creativity and skills. In case you haven’t heard, our foodie sister blog, Chow Bella, is throwing her very own…
There will be no smocks, wheels or kilns on Thursday evening when celebrated ceramicist Ann Agee visits ASU; she’ll be giving a survey of her career and answering questions about her work as part of a speaker series open to the public.Agee is well known for her work with porcelain,…
This weekend’s forecast is looking a whole lot artsier in the West Valley. On Sunday, Oct. 24, the West Valley Arts Council will be holding the fourth annual West Valley Home Art and Studio Tour, where the public will have the chance to take a self-guided tour through the homes…
by David Quan, aka Luster KaboomClick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version…
For those creative types who thrive in the last minute (we’re talking in the next two days), there’s money to be made. The Arizona Commission of the Arts funds the ideas and projects of individual artists through Artist Project Grants — up to $5,500 for research and development in any…
First Friday, Final Friday, First Friday After First Friday — turns out, we love art every Friday. And this Friday (which happens to be Third Friday) is no different. There’s a ton of openings, receptions, celebrations and last chances to see some really great shows. We’ve picked seven that you’ll…
Tempe artists Mary Ann Rodriguez-Veatch and Gina Santi were strangers when they were paired up to collaborate on an exhibit at the Tempe Public Library. The two women come from different mediums — Santi, a photographer, and Rodriguez-Veatch, a painter. After seeing their exhibit “Heart & Soul,” the pairing seems…
Remember back in August when there was a rash of Calls to Artists?We covered the Phoenix Sister Cities International Competition for Artists with Disabilities with a deadline of October 1.The deadline has been extended to November 1. (See contest details after the jump.)…
photo by Claire LawtonStickers done by various artists collage the front counter at Wet Paint in Tempe. Wet Paint Artist Supply in Tempe is a second home to a number of artists, art students, and art fanatics who stop by to ogle at the new spray paint display owner Jessica…
“rachel’s tiny show” is a departure in size, but not in beauty, for Rachel Bess. The solo exhibition opens Friday night with a Third Friday artist reception, and features a new series of Bess’ oil paintings. But there’s a twist: they’re miniature portraiture paintings that all measure three inches in…
Artist Colin Chillag keeps the titles to his new portrait paintings, now on display through October 30 at Pravus Gallery, refreshingly simple. Most are either labeled Portrait of a Man or Portrait of a Woman and, in one case, Portrait of a Man and Woman. But that’s where all simplicity…
You know it’s October when we can start to redesign, re-open and dedicate public outdoor parks again (whew). Tomorrow night, the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Office of Cultural Affairs will dedicate a new-and-improved Harmon Park, at Fourth Avenue and Yavapai Street in Phoenix. The park is part of…
If there are two things Silvana Salcido Esparza can promise for tonight, they’re kickass cocktails and badass art. Since early September, Esparza’s been gathering artists, donations and wall space along 16th Street in Phoenix (where her restaurant, Barrio Cafe, is located). Tonight, she’s all about selling … and celebrating a…
Comic by David Quan, aka Luster KaboomClick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version…
We’ll admit: We’re kind of nuts about maps, and ASU Art Museum in Tempe just came out with a really good one. It’s a guide to Open For Business — the museum’s community-wide installation project — which kicks off tonight with a free opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m….
