More than 11 years after Tempe artist Jessica Jordan opened up Wet Paint Artist Supply on Ash Avenue, she says she’s decided to change direction. “Due to increased corporate competition and their massive buying power, and more people buying online, it has been harder and harder to maintain this small…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
You can thank the food fanatics at Epic Meal Time — they’re the reason your significant other/random friend-with-benefits/one-night-stand is totally excited to see you. It might have sounded like a good idea at the time; The whiskey-flavored and -scented lube is a totally great way to kick off the evening…
The day has arrived when even a social media flowchart cannot tell you where the F#*K to post that. Introducing the Instagram Socialmatic Camera, a camera that looks like the Instagram app icon, stores images as digital files with a 16GB memory stick, and has an internal printer that can…
So you’re planning on jumping the hipster bandwagon and getting a farm animal. No judgment here — chickens yield free eggs, goats give free milk, and micro pigs are, well, a mess, but if Clooney can fall for the real deal, so can we. But before you start building a…
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: There’s more than a week left…
The creatives behind Roosevelt Row CDC aren’t waiting for the economy to turn around — they’re too busy activating empty lots and organizing arts events. If you’re fan of Downtown murals, First Friday, Third Friday, the A.R.T.S. Initiative, the Valley of the Sunflowers or the Downtown culture scene in general,…
If you’re sticking around for summer and looking for a few great excuses to get out and get creative, you’re in luck. We have seven … 7. Circus Workshop with 7 Fingers @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts There’s nothing for boosting creativity like a little exercise, and this…
Madame Trapeze Fashion Show at Crescent Ballroom Madame Trapeze took over Crescent Ballroom on Saturday night thanks to the Alternative Fashion Society, Jen Deveroux, and a whole lot of latex. The lingerie and couture fashion show featured looks from Kelly Calabrese, Hell On Heels, Vital Vein, Missconstrued, Vaulted, Haus of…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
If you’re lucky enough to snag a limited-edition by Phoenix painter Carrie Marill, you can thank New York gallery owner Jen Bekman, the name behind contemporary print sale website, 20×200. Bekman opened her gallery in 2003 with a goal to expose the work of emerging artists to collectors. Four years…
Good mothers are hard to find, but if you’re looking for an auditorium-full (and want to impress your own, very good mother for Mother’s Day weekend) you won’t need to travel beyond Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tomorrow, current and past participants of “Mothers Who Write,” a workshop led by New…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
Last night, Phoenix Art Museum’s Contemporary Forum awarded eight local artists who’ve made a mark in the contemporary scene. The annual event recognizes up to seven emerging Arizona artists with $1,500 grants to purchase materials and one mid-career artist with $5,000 plus a special exhibition of his or her work alongside…
Nightowls, film fiends, and underagers alike can celebrate additions and changes in the works at Downtown’s FilmBar. Kelly Aubey, who owns the independent theater/bar at 815 North Second Street announced this week that next month, FilmBar will be screening midnight movies from Thursday through Saturday, sell tickets online, and lower…
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. We’re talking painters,…
Yetis aren’t exactly common main characters in children’s literature — blame their bad rap on the many tales of their legendarily not-so-nice cousins, bigfoot and the abominable snowman. But with a few paintbrushes and a heartwarming storyline, local artist Jennifer Campbell and writer/filmmaker Troy Harris were determined to give the…
International Museum Day is right around the corner and a handful of museums in Phoenix have big plans. But the designated day has less to do with parties and deals and more to do with awareness — there are dozens of museums in the metro Phoenix area that host artwork…
The City of Phoenix is bringing in a star-studded cast of local artists and art experts to Burton Barr this summer to discuss their work and the city’s public art collection of more than 1,000 artworks. The series of five presentations includes talks from photographer Mark Klett, poet Alberto Rios,…
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. We’re talking painters, writers, sculptors, designers, architects…
As of last week, Arizona was one of eight states without a State Poet Laureate, a position established in states and countries around the world, in which a local established poet educates students and residents about poetry and literature. For the last 18 months, members of the Arizona Commission on…
