NYC transplant lends roots, connections to downtown
Cindy Dach never expected to stay in Phoenix, but a drive to create something new led her to stay. She and her husband, Greg Esser, have become major community players not only downtown, but throughout the Valley.
ASU School of Art to move half of graduate programs to downtown warehouse space
The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and Arts’ School of Art will be moving five of its ten graduate programs to its new facility in the Levine Machine, a renovated warehouse in downtown Phoenix.
Downtown Devil Radio 11/15/13
On Downtown Devil radio this week, the Rundown focused on challenges and services for veterans following Veterans Day weekend, while Devil's Pass covered the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts. Rundown guests included Downtown Devil reporter Amanda LaCasse and Air Force veteran Sandra Balazic.
Collectors Tours draw art enthusiasts to downtown galleries for second year
Within its first year, Artlink Phoenix’s series of Collectors Tours has seen increased community interest, a new tour date and expanded partnerships with downtown galleries and the Phoenix Art Museum.
Artist, musician serves as inspiration to community with unique style, helpful attitude
Mike Little is a Phoenix native, local artist, expansive musician and avid street sailer. However, it's not just his talents, but his positive and helpful attitude, that serve as an inspiration for others in the downtown Phoenix arts community.
Slide show: Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts
Saturday night saw the eighth annual Phoenix Parade of the Arts move through downtown as participants from all walks of art collaborated in a creative procession, spilling down Roosevelt Street and drawing the public out of buildings to participate.
Handmade blankets to serve as temporary art installations, become donations for homeless
Volunteer knitters, crocheters, weavers and quilters are racing against the thermometer to create 300 blankets by Dec. 1 as part of the Ground Cover Public Art Project, commissioned in Arizona by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.
Local First Fall Festival to champion small businesses in Phoenix
Small business advocacy and network group Local First Arizona plans to shine the spotlight on Phoenix’s small business owners with the ninth annual Certified Local Fall Festival this Saturday, Nov. 9 at downtown’s Portland Parkway.
Radio Phoenix celebrates fifth anniversary, raises money for FM station
Radio Phoenix has moved up from a room in a historic downtown bungalow to an area in the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Now they're fundraising to build their very own FM station to host their community-driven programs.
Dome-like structure built outside Aside of Heart finds new home at the Firehouse Gallery
The construction of the dome-like structure on Aside of Heart's front yard was cut short over the weekend when the cafe ordered its removal. The reason why is not yet known. The structure was adopted by the Firehouse Gallery and is currently on display there.