Email Author Claire Lawton

Awards

• 2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010

  "Tag, You're Art"

• 2011 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published September 30, 2010

  "Hero Worship"

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2011 Stories by Claire Lawton

• The Nine Ugliest Holiday Ornaments on Etsy

  published Dec 05, 2011

  http://www.etsy.com/listing/87585460Not every craft is a holiday success -- the cookies burn, the glitter spills, and you go a little overboard with the bedazzler. But something about the holiday seas... More >>

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  Pablo Luna, Thomas "Breeze" Marcus, and Lalo Cota to Open Por Vida Gallery on 16th Street

  published Dec 05, 2011

  Come February, 16th Street is going to have another sweet spot for local artwork.The arts district, often noted for its growing mural project that kicked off last year, saw a fresh coat of paint on th... More >>

• Native Style, First Friday, Crafeteria, Tour de Coop, and a Snow Party Over the Weekend

  published Dec 05, 2011

  Heard Museum presents Native Style: Where Fashion is Heard The Heard Museum hosted Native Style on Friday. The fashion show featured Native American clothing and jewelry by a variety of contemporary N... More >>

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  Magical Moment by Luster Kaboom

  published Dec 05, 2011

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• Drawn Across: A Cross-Country Sketching Mission

  published Dec 05, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrFor a small chunk of change, Tim Hallinan wil... More >>

• Gesture Recognition

  published November 24, 2011

  Three years after opening After Hours Gallery, Artlink’s interim president Mike Oleskow and Russ Haan will host their last show, "Parlor... More >>

• Private Practice

  published November 10, 2011

  Michael Carson describes himself as a storyteller. His subjects are often in the middle of casual scenes and intimate moments. “I like... More >>

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  A Grandmother's Advice on Social Media

  published Dec 04, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrChacho Puebla's grandmother never gave... More >>

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  Downtown's First Friday (Dec. 2)

  published Dec 02, 2011

  Art walks are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We're here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide -- an evolving guide t... More >>

• A Holiday Extravaganza at Phoenix Metro Retro

  published Dec 02, 2011

  If there's one thing author Travis Smith and historian Marshall Shore have in common, it's a love for nostalgia -- especially of the holiday variety. The two will be at Phoenix Metro Retro next w... More >>

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  Paint it Guggenheim

  published Dec 02, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrFor more than 50 years, the walls of the... More >>

• Studio City

  published November 24, 2011

  If you're looking to take advantage of the cooler weather, do some creative holiday shopping, or just get out and meet a group of local... More >>

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  The Handmade, Crafty Lineup of Crafeteria 2011

  published Dec 01, 2011

  More than 45 local crafters will let their hands rest and machines cool down on Friday night; they'll be behind their booths, talking shop, and selling their goods during the sixth Crafeteria in downt... More >>

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  An Underground (and Virtual) Tour of the Southwest

  published Dec 01, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrThis Saturday, Bill Doelle is exploring the T... More >>

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  Gilbert's Art Intersection to Host Workshops, Roundtables, and Receptions for Local Writers

  published Nov 30, 2011

  This January, local community art space Art Intersection will expand into the written world with a series of workshops and discussions. "We've had a vision from the very beginning to have a writi... More >>

• Take a Drive Downtown

  published Nov 30, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursr Driving Downtown Phoenix in 2FPS jaredf... More >>

• Tempe's Open Source Project Slated to Close at the End of December

  published Nov 29, 2011

  Almost a year after local artist rRyan Gentry and entrepreneur Michael Witham launched Open Source Project in Tempe, Witham says the future's looking dim. The two opened the coffee shop/music ven... More >>

• One Million Photographs: A Day's Worth of Flickr Uploads by Erik Kessels

  published Nov 29, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrDutch photographer Erik Kessels is no strange... More >>

• SMoCA's ARTISTS on ARTISTS Presents "Dynamic Duos" with Presentations by Local Creative Couples

  published Nov 28, 2011

  Thank goodness for creative power couples -- especially the ones who've decided to settle in Phoenix. These duos have created art galleries, revamped neighborhoods, and supported the local art sc... More >>

• Calorie Shapers: Because Wearing Shiny, Stiff Underwear Can Now Burn Calories

  published Nov 28, 2011

  Forget the exercise regimen you were about to implement after a long weekend of stuffing your face full of turkey, potatoes, pie, holiday cookies, game-day snacks, and a few cocktails you snuck in wit... More >>

• Community Members and Business Owners Talk Urban Placemaking at TEDxScottsdaleSalon

  published Nov 28, 2011

  If you can buy into author Ray Oldenburg's idea of the Third Place -- public spots we choose to celebrate and socialize with family, friends, and acquaintances -- it's hard to deny that public ar... More >>

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  Magical Moment by Luster Kaboom

  published Nov 28, 2011

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  The Arizona International Auto Show, Furious Styles, and Sister Cities and Doctor Bones Over the Weekend

  published Nov 28, 2011

  The 2011 Arizona International Auto Show Motor Trend Magazine hosted the 2011 Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center this weekend. The show featured forthcoming vehicles... More >>

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  A Bicycle-Powered Animation

  published Nov 28, 2011

  One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yoursrrLondon-based designer Katy Beveridge isn't al... More >>

• Scottsdale and Tempe's IN FLUX Coffee Talks for Prospective Artists

  published Nov 25, 2011

  If you're looking to toss your creative hat (and ideas) into the second cycle IN FLUX, Tuesday's the time to ask questions. Scottsdale and Tempe IN FLUX Project Managers Kirstin Van Cle... More >>