Firestage fifth anniversary celebration show highlights ambition to push boundaries
After technical complications, a rebuilt stage and a year of temporary relocation, the Firehouse Gallery's "Firestage" eclectic variety event celebrated its fifth anniversary Friday with high hopes for the future.
Local artists create children’s book of poetry based off paintings, process of inspiration
Local artists Michele and Richard Bledsoe hosted a release party for their children's book "The Secret Kingdom" Saturday. The couple wrote the book in a month, using Michele Bledsoe's paintings as inspirations for poems.
Fifth annual Phoenix PARK(ing) Day celebrates people, community involvement
Friday marks the fifth annual Phoenix PARK(ing) Day. Downtown residents and organizations will occupy parking meters and set up activities or informational PARKS. PARK(ing) Day promotes both the downtown Phoenix community and environmental concerns with car use. The event is worldwide, spanning six continents.
Artists, friends gather to give a final farewell
Artists, friends and local art buyers in Phoenix gathered at The Firehouse Gallery to give a final farewell to deceased artist, Craig Koch. Various pieces of Koch's artwork were gathered for the occasion.
Valley residents gather to discuss personal experiences with racism and prejudice
Community members gathered on Monday at the Phoenix Center for the Arts to discuss race in a safe environment. Julia Fournier created the event to have an open discussion on racism and prejudice.
“Latino Americans” documentary series to air Tuesdays in Civic Space A.E. England Building
The City of Phoenix’s Latino Institute and Eight, Arizona PBS will screen the PBS documentary series “Latino Americans” in Civic Space Park for the community to learn of the past, present and future of Latinos in the United States beginning Sept. 17.
Alwun House’s Green Art Park multi-use facility will blend art, food, parking with community
For over three years, residents have been working toward creating a use for the space that’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Last month, Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the plans for Green Art Park, a multiple-use project to be built in the empty lot in central Phoenix.
Combine Studios, ASU Art Museum residency program houses international artists
Partnering with ASU Art Museum, Combine Studios both houses the artist and their work as a artist residency. Iraqi Bassim al-Shaker is the only current resident.
Phoenix Gallery Coalition aspires to expand
The Phoenix Gallery Coalition, made up of six art galleries, is working to unite galleries with shared goals and practices. The organization, which started earlier this year, is looking to expand its membership.
FilmBar to showcase films created by independent Arizona filmmakers
The Phoenix Showcase at FilmBar presents a rare opportunity for local filmmakers to show their work to a wider audience, highlighting films that would not otherwise receive exposure.