Art exhibitions brightened Danelle Plaza in Tempe last weekend

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A pair of art shows on Friday, April 25, drew hundreds to Danelle Plaza in Tempe. In the Red Floor Gallery, "Black and Red" fittingly featured black and red works by 80 local artists in a show co-curated by Matt Dickson, Luster Kaboom and Seth Manic Tongue.

A few steps away, artist James B. Hunt, better known as NXOEED, showed 75 small feline-themed pieces in an exhibition titled "Cat Prison" at Rocket Space Gallery.

The exhibitions livened up the plaza on the final Friday of the month. Here's a look at what went down.

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Let's talk about art.

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Contemplating a work by artist and "Black and Red" co-curator Matt Dickson.

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NXOEED's "Cat Prison" show was in the same plaza as "Black and Red."

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Some of the art had a political theme.

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The "Black and Red" show featured works by 80 artists.

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Artist and "Black and Red" co-curator Seth Manic Tongue speaks with an attendee.

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"Cat Prison" comprised about 75 small cat paintings.

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Capturing the works in "Black and Red."

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All the works in the "Black and Red" show had the same color scheme.

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Small works by NXOEED at Rocket Space Gallery.

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The art shows drew consistent crowds from 6 to 10 p.m.

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Checking out La Pequena Galeria, a gallery inside a gallery.

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There was much to see in Danelle Plaza on Friday night.

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Tunes spun by a DJ kept the festive atmosphere going.

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There were stickers for the taking at "Cat Prison."

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"Black and Red" was a great place to catch up with friends.

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Small artworks inside La Pequena Galeria.

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The works in "Cat Prison" were available for sale at reasonable prices.

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This alcove was painted by Seth Manic Tongue.

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Melissa Martinez's "Bioluminescent Mushrooms" at Rocket Space Gallery.

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