One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? When Matthew Chase-Daniel and Jerry Wellman found an old roadside sign in Santa Fe, they decided to give it a new purpose — in…
The SanTan Wheelie Jam took over Indian School Park in Phoenix on Saturday with countless wheels, live music, and a sampling of local beer. It was also a great chance to check out some custom rides and interesting outfits. We ventured to the park on Saturday to take a few…
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One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? England’s Prince William and Kate Middleton may be tying the knot on live television this Friday, April 29, and while more than a few…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? The story of the peSeta bicycle cap is simple: a bike met a sewing machine. Laura Martinez del Pozo and Jaime Sevilla Moreno, both…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In 2010, London-based artist Dominic Wilcox completed a creative marathon. He was approached by the Anti Design Festival (created in response to the “pretty…
In today’s example of “Oh crap, it’s Earth Day, I better pretend like I care,” we bring you the wearable planter. The necklace, complete with an Earth-friendly leather cord, porcelain pot, and thousands of microscopic bugs living in a dirty plant around your neck, is a perfect way to introduce…
If you have any desire to hear more about why math is cool, how to use your anger (a renewable resource), or what it’s really like to spend 24 hours in a Wal-mart, Ignite Phoenix No. 10 might be a good place to start. The event, on May 20 at…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Tomorrow morning, Fundacion Mano a Mano Unidos will be giving a quiz. The will host its free monthly citizen workshop, where they also help…
Lalo Cota had been drawing sombreros long before SB 1070 was signed into law by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on April 23, 2010. “We call it BS 1070,” he says. Cota was born in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Long after moving to Phoenix, his skeletons and Mexican caricatures became painted icons…
When Ryan Gentry and Michael Witham first met at one of Gentry’s art shows in Tempe last year, the two had a lot to talk about. Gentry’s a Tempe-based artist and Witham just graduated with a management degree from ASU. The two were born and raised in Phoenix — a…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Swedish designer Victor Hertz admits to being a bit obsessed with logos and icons. His latest adbusting series is a collection of “remixed” logos…
On the morning of April 23, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law. Later that day, an artist named Nomas threw 10 posters and a few spray cans into his bag, grabbed a bucket of paste, and jumped on his bike. A few hours later, images…
Note: Since this post has been published, the Director of Communications at Bravo has denied that the show is coming to Arizona, as reported by the Republic. While Drybar may have been quick to hint of the cast members’ appearances at the DryBar opening and/or the show’s potential, we’re waiting…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours?You heard it here: “paper cut,” or just “paper” animation is making a comeback. There are a few tutorials and a ton of great collections…
You should be done with your spring cleaning by now, which means you have plenty of time to get involved. Here are eight calls out for local creatives in a variety of formats/media, organized by deadline. Get going!1. Be a SMoCA Docent If you love contemporary art, learning, and talking…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In January, Michigan-based designer, Drew Melton, put the call out on the internet for practice material in the form of words and phrases. Four…
Don’t be fooled: Super Happy Funtime may sound like a kid friendly event, or something with a bouncy house. But the only things bouncing around during the racy, crazy burlesque show at The Duce on Saturday, were, well, not houses. We stopped by to take a few fashionable notes (and…
The annual Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes local artists, organizations, educators, businesses, and individuals for contributions to the local arts and culture scene. The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced nominations for the 2011 awards in February and celebrated the winners last week. Awards were given to the following:Artist: Martin…
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One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In June, Kyle Durie is taking a 1982 Chevy step van and her letterpress on the road. The founder of Portland-based Power and…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? When Catlanta, an Atlanta-based street artist makes a drop of his latest magnetic cat creation, he sparks a citywide hunt. “Happy Record Store Day,”…
