This beloved Roosevelt Row boutique is closing after 20 years

Phoenix retail gem and Roosevelt Row mainstay MADE Art Boutique celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year.

Now, it's closing its doors.

The news was announced on MADE's social media accounts on Thursday afternoon.

The post reads in part: "Dear Artists / Supporters / Community, After an incredible 20-year journey, MADE Art Boutique will be closing its doors. This decision did not come easily or without the welling of tears, but after two decades of creativity, connection, and community, it’s time for us to focus on other areas of our lives that have been claiming our time and energy.

"We will be closing on June 20, 2025.

"Since opening in 2005 in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, MADE has been a home for creatives and a gathering space for Phoenix’s vibrant art community. From handmade ceramics and prints to jewelry and one-of-a-kind gifts, we’ve had the privilege of showcasing the work of more than 100 local artists and makers. We are endlessly proud of the creative energy that has filled our space and the conversations, collaborations, and connections that blossomed because of it.

"To everyone who ever stepped through our doors, picked up a card or a handmade mug, brought visiting friends by, or found their next favorite artist on our shelves — THANK YOU. You made MADE. We became more than a boutique; you made it a beloved part of downtown Phoenix and we are grateful."

MADE owners Cindy Dach and Greg Esser bought the bungalow at Fifth and Roosevelt streets in Downtown Phoenix in 2000 and turned half of it into the Eye Lounge Contemporary Gallery. The other half was a live/work space for artists. In 2005, the couple converted 200 square feet into MADE Art Boutique, which opened on the first Friday of March in 2005.


Over the next two decades, MADE sold small, handcrafted items by hundreds of Arizona artists, a legacy Dach is proud of.

"What I hope people take away from the 20 years of MADE art boutique is (that) supporting local artists and handmade items helps sustain culture and community," she told Phoenix New Times. "When we buy from a creator, when we buy something handmade, we are connecting with the maker and we become part of a connected story. This support boosts a hyper-local economy, fosters meaningful connections and preserves artistic traditions.

"Furthermore, I hope people continue to understand that uplifting and supporting others is good for everyone. We will miss this community — the makers, the downtown neighbors — and at the same time we are looking forward to a new adventure."