Fifth Street Paint Supply brings color to local artists’ canvases
Local artists J.B. Snyder, Jeff Hoopes and Zachary Glover are the co-owners of the newly opened Fifth Street Paint Supply. The shop offers a wide variety of paint and art supplies for the artists that call downtown home.
Phoenix Poetry Series kicks off eighth year with two poets, professors
A poet whose work has been adapted into film and a poet who adapted his work from film gave readings Friday at {9} the Gallery as part of the Phoenix Poetry Series. The series, kicking off its eighth year, featured old and new poems from local poets James Sallis and R.S. Mengert.
Trio of women create Faces of Garfield to spur community awareness
Three women living in the historic Garfield neighborhood wanted a way to showcase the faces of their neighbors while also inspiring others to create their own art. Their solution was the photo blog Faces of Garfield, which updates photos of Garfield residents with their quotes to Facebook and Instagram.
ASU Art Museum receives grant for International Artist Residency Program
The ASU Art Museum International Artist Residency Program, located in downtown’s Combine Studios, recently received part of a $2.5 million challenge grant that was awarded last year by the Windgate Charitable Foundation.
Local entrepreneurs to launch app for independent bands, promoters
Local entrepreneurs Nick Aufiero, Khayree Billingslea and Seve Zavala are preparing to launch TourKidd, an organization they co-founded which aims to help independent bands book shows and promote their music through its online application.
New art exhibition displays international Stuckism movement, discusses elitism in art
The modern art exhibition, “Internation Stuckists: Explorers and Inventors,” which compiled the works of 28 artists from 6 countries, opened Friday at The Trunk Space on downtown's Grand Avenue. The Stuckist movement the show highlights aims to combat elitist attitudes in the art world.
ASU’s Step Gallery moves downtown, marks first transition for School of Art grad programs
The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts’ School of Art officially made its presence downtown on Friday with the grand opening of Step Gallery, located in the Levine Machine warehouse. This is the first in a series of School of Art graduate programs that will be moving into the warehouse.
Community members discuss future of Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row
More than 20 community members gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss ways to ensure areas like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue grow and succeed in the future. They were all were united by a common theme: They want main street areas to flourish.
Teen Pokemon player sees victory in the cards
High school freshman Curtis Swick has been playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game for seven years and hopes to one day become the Pokemon World Champion, competing in tournaments around the country.
Grand Avenue Merchants’ Association looks to apply for 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status
Grand Avenue has been subject to several projects throughout its long history, including its most recent addition of new bike racks and other street improvements. Now, the street's merchants' association hopes to receive 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status to increase funding for future projects.