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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2012 Stories by Claire Lawton

• Flashback Forum

  published December 13, 2012

  If you’re tempted to make the argument that this city has no palpable history, take one look at the current exhibition at George... More >>

• Chief Justice

  published March 1, 2012

  The man and tribe behind the Geronimo legacy come to life this month at The Heard Museum. Curators have gathered objects for "Beyond Geronimo:... More >>

• Iggy Shuffle

  published December 20, 2012

  When Jenny Ignaszewski packed her bags and headed to Florida earlier this year, the art community lost one of its brightest, most energetic... More >>

• State of the State

  published December 27, 2012

  Photographs made by Allen Dutton have traveled all over the world, but Arizona is still his muse. Dutton works with eight-by-10-inch and... More >>

• Shatter Proof

  published October 25, 2012

  Tim Tate and Marc Petrovic deal in glass. The two artists come from different backgrounds – Tate blends new media with blown, slumped,... More >>

• Of The Cloth

  published September 27, 2012

  To catch the latest work by Los Angeles-based artist Sherin Guirguis and Phoenix-based painter Carrie Marill, head to Scottsdale Museum of... More >>

• One Direction

  published October 11, 2012

  The art of the West often gets pegged as a celebration of cowboys and cow skulls, but Colorado curators Elissa Aurther and Adam Lerner are on a... More >>

• Best Coast

  published November 29, 2012

  The Wild West has played muse to a number of artists who have fallen for her landscapes, her wildlife, and her people. This year, Phoenix Art... More >>

• Shoot the Mess

  published December 20, 2012

  You'd be hard-pressed to find Bucky Miller without a camera in hand. The local photographer and recent graduate of ASU's photography program... More >>

• Religious Studies

  published December 27, 2012

  Great artists draw from a pool of inspiration in the natural, cultural, and religious realms, and this January at Arizona Latin Arts Cultural... More >>

• Kiln It

  published December 13, 2012

  If you’ve spent any time in Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 3, you’ve likely marveled at the work of Jun Kaneko.... More >>

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  Manifesto No. 8

  published Dec 31, 2012

  Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by attorney and the director of the Gold... More >>

• PHX FMLY FEST, New Queer's Eve, and This Year's New Times Covers Over the Weekend

  published Dec 31, 2012

  PHX FMLY FEST in Downtown Phoenix Crowds bundled up to enjoy the 60 plus live bands, visual artists, and a zine exchange strewn up and down 5th Avenue between Roosevelt and Garfield for FMLY Fest on F... More >>

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  Jenny Poon's Phoenix Wish List for 2013

  published Dec 31, 2012

  To wrap up 2012 and kick off the new year, we've asked a group of local activists, artists, architects, and business owners to put together a Phoenix wish list for 2013. Up today: Jenny Poon. Jenny P... More >>

• Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix

  published Dec 31, 2012

  We know, the beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you'll see we're off to a pretty good week of art events, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are o... More >>

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  Phoenix Photographer Andrew Pielage to Open the Drive-Thru Gallery on Roosevelt Row

  published Dec 28, 2012

  Andrew Pielage grew up exploring the Southwest with his parents and for the last 15 years, he's been capturing it through a variety of lenses. You've probably spotted Pielage and his camera at arts ... More >>

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  Beatrice Moore's Phoenix Wish List for 2013

  published Dec 28, 2012

  To wrap up 2012 and kick off the new year, we've asked a group of local activists, artists, architects, and business owners to put together a Phoenix wish list for 2013. Up today: Beatrice Moore. Be... More >>

• George Takei Reads Fifty Shades of Grey (VIDEO)

  published Dec 27, 2012

  Bless George Takei and his continued participation in pop culture. The actor -- known for playing Sulu on Star Trek -- has shared his own commentary on the continuing Star Wars v. Star Trek Debate, Tw... More >>

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  2: Justin Katz

  published Dec 27, 2012

  When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So in celebration of our... More >>

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  Twilight-Inspired Baby Names Top the Arizona Charts for 2012 (Seriously)

  published Dec 27, 2012

  Too bad E. L. James couldn't come up with cuter names for her sleezy, poorly written literary characters -- or at least names we could say with a straight face (sorry, Anastasia Steele). In 2012, "So... More >>

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  Manifesto No. 7

  published Dec 27, 2012

  Continuing Manifestos, a collection of 10(ish) life lessons and rules written by local creatives and illustrated by local designers. Up today, lessons learned by local pastor Vermon Pierre, illustrat... More >>

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  Laurie Notaro's Greatest Hits of 2012 on Jackalope Ranch

  published Dec 26, 2012

  Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she's been joining us to share a crafting adven... More >>

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  Apocalypse Parties, End of Days Cabaret, and Ugly Sweater Shenanigans Over the Weekend

  published Dec 26, 2012

  Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Brat Haus, 12/20/12 Ugly sweater-sporting guests were spotted noshing on schnitzel and sipping on "Das Boot," a giant plastic boot-shaped beer glass at Brat Haus' Ugly ... More >>

• New World

  published November 15, 2012

  For five weeks, Sue Chenoweth lived and breathed creative culture in Rio de Janeiro. In 2012 the artist was chosen to participate in the abroad... More >>

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  Five Must-See Arts and Culture Events This Week in Metro Phoenix

  published Dec 24, 2012

  We know, the beginning of the work week sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you'll see we're off to a pretty good week of art events, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are o... More >>