Practical Art gallery and boutique celebrates 6th anniversary with free art demonstrations
The gallery and boutique Practical Art celebrated its sixth birthday this Saturday. The gallery features the work of strictly Arizona artists who work in a variety of mediums. The anniversary celebration showcased the work of some of their artists, ranging from woodworkers to knitters.
Barrett, the Honors College joins downtown arts community with student exhibit
Barrett, the Honors College revived their first ever student art show at the 909 Cooperative for April's Third Friday after it's successful debut on First Friday. The show displayed student art work from three of ASU's campuses and had several interactive stations for guests.
Growhouse hosts metalsmith workshops that aim to engage and inspire community
This Third Friday, GROWop collaborated with Reesing Design to put on the second in a series of metalworking workshops. Six participants learned how to create their own jewelry from instructor Christine Reesing.
Devil’s Pass: Phoenix Hostel cultural events and Libreria Donceles at Combine Studios
This week Devil's Pass discussed a pair of locations seeing unique uses. The Phoenix Hostel has transformed into a hub for cultural events in the last year and a half, while Combine Studios is hosting Phoenix's only Spanish-language bookstore until June.
Phoenix Hostel a ‘culture house,’ integrating housing with performance and community
The Phoenix Hostel on Ninth and Portland streets kicked off cultural events about a year and a half, inspired by the Mexican phenomenon known as Casas de las Culturas, or culture houses.
Grand Avenue art exhibit aims to promote history and culture of Chicano Movement
Bright, colorful paintings representing the Mexican mural tradition have taken over entire walls at the Frontal Lobe Community Space and Gallery on Grand Avenue this month.
Video: CollabX connects local jazz musicians and poets for collaborative performances
A joint venture between professors of ASU's School of Letters and Sciences and the Herberger Institute mixed jazz artists and poets together for an impromptu evening at the Pythian Lodge in Tempe.
Libreria Donceles adds Hispanic layer to downtown literary scene
Combine Studios will temporarily showcase works of Spanish literature from the New York-based bookstore Libreria Donceles downtown.
Alwun House features 300 pieces of art from Phoenix Elementary School District students
Salon Des Enfants, an art exhibit at Alwun House, was created by gifted fifth through eighth grade students from Phoenix Elementary School District #1. The exhibit includes 300 pieces of children's art.
In Flux meeting illustrates art projects in A.R.T.S. Market lot and Hance Park
In Flux: Cycle 4 had a discussion with more than 25 downtown art lovers Wednesday to discuss projects by artists Erin Sotak and Sarah Hurwitz, show off some of their art and illustrate the In Flux program.