Carrie Marill Showing in New York City and Dallas

Man, local artist, Carrie Marill, is everywhere these days.Not only did she cleverly tap into the world wide web by featuring affordable art on www.20×200.com earlier this year, now she’s showing in New York City and Dallas, TX at the same time…

Bunky Boutique is Moving Next Month

I just got word that Bunky Boutique is moving. Don’t panic. They’re staying in central Phoenix and their new home will be at 1st and McDowell in the Merz Project building…

Seventh Avenue Streetscape Debuts at First Friday

Hey, remember when I wrote this?Yes, it was a whole three months ago when the City of Phoenix put out the call to artists for the Seventh Avenue Streetscape public art project and I’m pleased to tell you that the finished product debuts this Friday, April 2, during the First…

Bentley Gallery in Scottsdale Works to Revive Marshall Way

I’ve kept my beady little eye on Marshall Way in Scottsdale for quite some time now. And, as you may already know, I’ve been quite concerned (click here for some stories on the subject).Well, I’m not the only who worries. Bentley Calverley, Director of Bentley Gallery, shares my anxieties. And…

Spoken Boutique is Closing with 60% Off Sale

This is really a good news/bad news situation.Bad news: Spoken Boutique is closing.Good news: They’re having a 60% off sale on all merchandise.More good news: They’re closing because the owners are moving out of town, not because of the economy. Phew!…

Third Friday Art Walk Update

Good news for those who are cruising the downtown galleries on March’s Third Friday Artwalk: You’ll be able to see Katherine Zsolt’s “Leaving My Father’s House” at the Icehouse and Bob Carey Ballerinas at Bokeh Gallery…

“Leaving My Father’s House” at the Icehouse Is Not to be Missed

For centuries, fairy tales have held both adults and children in their magical sway. In actuality, these fanciful tales are basically mini-morality plays, spun to illustrate prevailing societal mores embraced by those rapt audiences. Through them, listeners have painlessly learned about the unquestionable reward of virtue (getting rich and/or living…

Art Detour 22 Roundup

As you should well know by now, Artlink’s Art Detour 22 weekend kicks off tonight with the March First Friday. The self-guided tour of galleries and studios in the downtown arts district is THE art event of the year.I’ve been blogging like a madwoman this week and decided to put…

Art Detour Art Party at Studio 8 with Jason Hill

Oh, yeah, baby, it’s a party.Sure, Art Detour is filled with stellar art shows (see for yourself here) but, it’s also a great time to get down and cut loose a little.Let Jason Hill show you the way with his Art Detour Art Party at Studio 8 in the Bragg’s…