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 to art walks around town.
From time to time, we'll introduce some of our favorite spots and dish out some insider information. If you have any tips or tricks, share 'em in the comments section.
Here's a peek at our guide to Downtown's First Friday for June 3 ...More First Friday hints and details after the jump ...
(Just a few) On the Map:
Sarah Hurwitz's Meat Market @ eyeloungeSarah Hurwitz is taking orders behind the counter at "Hurwitz Meat Market", a mixed media installation, full of fantastic, Hogwarts-esque animal parts and motion graphics of hybrids. Read more about Hurwitz's show here. Eyelounge, at 419 E. Roosevelt, will be open at 6 p.m..
Post POP @ Icehouse
When Ceasar Chaves was de-installing the POP show at the Heard Museum, he says guests started taking pictures. Chaves wasn't paying much attention to the placement of the show's mannequins as he gathered them from the platforms or the artwork that he took down from the walls, but the pictures (later posted to Heard's website), caught the attention of Icehouse's Helen Hestenes, who thought a re-installation was in order. Pieces from POP as well as artwork by Fausto Fernandez will be on view from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Icehouse. More info here.
Melinda Bergman @ Modified Arts
"Not a cloud in the sky" is an illustrated guide, or what Bergman calls a
meditation, on the ideal ... with a twist. Bergman says she started
illustrating when her grandson was born; she still draws and sends him
colorful scenery and whimsical creatures. Bergman's collection and
installation at Modified is a bit of a twist -- empty picnic tables are
scattered on deserted, pastel landscapes and wandering characters seem
to always be reaching for the unattainable. Bergman's show will be the last show curated by current Modified Arts Director Kim Larkin. More info here.
Safwat Saleem and Sebastien Millon @ 335
Safwat Saleem and Sebastien Millon have very different aesthetics that convey very similar messages. Saleem's known for his visual take on current politics; his "A Bunch of Crock" poked fun at campaign slogans and the general public's tendency to be spoon fed distortion. Millon's a cartoon guy. His cute polar bears and bunnies often carry knives, chain saws, and elicit drugs. The two were fast friends when they met, both visual, both sarcastic, and both wanting their audience to think a little bit harder about what's on the surface. Their show opens tonight at 335, the latest gallery on McDowell Road, at 5 p.m. More info here.
Other Useful Information:
- For some quick shopping (other than in the galleries), check out Indie Arthouse on Grand Ave, the GROWop, and Kooky Krafts.-- The Phoenix Art Museum has great parking (and great art, go figure). On-street parking is limited along Roosevelt Street between First and Seventh streets (Note: meters downtown are still checked until 8 p.m.). Or if you can nab a spot, check out the free street parking on Grand Avenue ...
- If you missed it, our ninth limited-edition jackalope sticker, designed by Mark Dudlik, will be making its debut tonight! (Find a few at each location on the map.)
Happy Friday!