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…
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 Downtown around lunchtime, take…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The vacant building on the northeast corner of Third and Roosevelt streets has long been on our wish list for any kind of development, and this afternoon, we received some good (and tasty) news. According to Dr. Richard Gordan, who owns the building and lot at 1011 North Third Street,…
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,…
Ask any of the 10 women showing artwork at Vision Gallery this month 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, Monique…
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…
Game of Thrones recently wrapped up its second season on HBO, but if you’re still catching up on and have a sharp eye, you might catch a familiar face on Season 1, episode 10, about 12 minutes in. During the scene, King Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) takes Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) to…
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…
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,…
For some, Craigslist is a great place to toss a bunch of junk and wait for suckers to buy it. For others, it’s a place to showcase true ingenuity. Exhibit A is evidence of both. Introducing the half-ton, Transformer-style wine rack made from transmission parts. The six-foot, half-ton wine rack…
