Phoenix Artist Sentrock Introduces the Steady Grindin’ Award

Before local artist Joseph “Sentrock” Perez packs his bags and heads for Chicago for art school, he says it’s time for some payback. “I’ve been given a lot by the communty,” says Sentrock, who won New Times’ Big Brain Award in 2011 and was nominated for a Governor’s Arts Award…

State of Matter

Art Intersection’s latest exhibition, “All Art Arizona,” has no overarching theme, no unified object, and no uniform skill-set. Instead, curators of the Gilbert gallery and workspace called for works of art by local artists in all media, and, from 300 submissions, chose 76 pieces they believed captured the range in…

SMoCA Introduces New Associate Curator Emily Stamey

Almost a year after Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s curator Cassandra Coblentz packed her bags and headed to California, museum staff has announced that they’ll be welcoming a new curator set to start this Fall. Emily Stamey will join the SMoCA team as an associate curator in September. She was…

73: Carol Roque

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Carol Roque’s…

10 Favorite Oddball Landmarks in Phoenix

There are plenty of destinations to keep you busy this summer, and throughout the year — especially if you’re a fan of the unusual. We’ve been on a hunt for lesser-known gems in our Hidden Valley series. Today, from abandoned dog tracks to castles, we bring you a few of…

OBEY X Keith Haring for Urban Outfitters: Sigh.

Leave it to Shepard Fairey, popular graffiti artist turned head honcho of big apparel brand OBEY, to collaborate with Urban Outfitters to produce a line fit for young hipsters and art-school wannabes. Urban Outfitters unveiled its OBEY X Keith Haring line of sweatshirts, tank tops, journals, and T-Shirts this month…

74: Joe Ray

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Joe Ray…

We’re Doomed: Hyundai Creates “Zombie-Proof” Car (VIDEO)

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We’ll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here’s what’s buzzing this morning: If you’re a true believer in…

Cowtown Gears up for this Week’s International Go Skateboarding Day

June’s host to more than 30 “national holidays,” including the ever-important National Doughnut Day, Hug Your Cat Day, and today’s very fitting International Panic Day. Fortunately, if you’re a skater, there’s no need for panic. In fact, this week’s going to be pretty sweet thanks to Cowtown Skateboards and a…

Pool Parties and a Summer Solstice Swimsuit Ride Over the Weekend

Liquid Pool Party at Clarion Hotel The Liquid Pool Party was held at the Clarion Hotel Scottsdale this year, after it outgrew previous private venues. Proceeds to the event were donated to the Every Kid Counts Children’s Charity; a charity that provides education, after school sports, and activities for local…

75. Alex Empty

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Alex Empty’s…

76. Mikey Jackson

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Mikey Jackson…

Tania Katan Kicks Off a Literary/Performance Series at SMoCA Lounge

When Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art announced it was bringing author, performer, and all-around-kickass entertainer Tania Katan on board, we knew things were about to get interesting. This month, Katan will launch her latest programed event, Lit Lounge. What Katan describes as a little rock’n’roll, a little This American Life,…

77. Taz Loomans

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 as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives Taz Loomans…

By The Books

Jacob Fischer is very familiar with the road less traveled. The local artist is an MFA candidate at ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and a resident artist at Art Rocks Studio in Gilbert. And through Tuesday, August 7, his latest work is on view at Burton Barr…

High Brow

Ask any of the 10 women showing artwork at Chandler’s Vision Gallery this summer which famous artist they’d like to paint their reality and their answer will be simple and unanimous: Frida Kahlo. Kathy Cano Murillo, Emily Costello, Anita Mabante Leach, Carmen Guerrero, Michele Delgado, Ana Lisa Rios, Gloria Martinez,…