Arty Girl: Get Your Shop On

I hesitate to tell others about this but both Rowdy Boutique and frances vintage are having winter sales.I’ve been keeping my mouth shut about it all week but the guilt of denying my precious readers this information has proven too great…and I broke.(My apologies to my fellow female co-workers for…

Arty Girl: Alzheimer’s Art Program at SMoCA

I usually snark it up on this blog but if I were to make wise cracks about this very serious disease, you could classify me as pure evil.Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, along with Banner Health, is hosting “Arts Engagement”, a series of workshops for individuals with early to mid-stage…

Arty Girl: Feminist Art History at PAM

Even though I recently betrayed my feminist roots by writing this piece, I still have loyalty to the cause. Especially when it comes to Art History.It’s no secret that, historically, female artists haven’t really gotten their fair shake. Lack of education, lack of opportunity for status and all that baby-raising…

Arty Girl: Classes at Loveland Boutique

It’s really no secret that I’m a big fan of the independently owned boutique. I have a hunch that most slightly fashionable women who loved art class as kids have fantasized at least once in their lives about opening their own little spot; filled to the brim with adorable garments,…

Arty Girl: Christy Puetz at Chandler Center for the Arts

The always whimsical, entertaining, and ridiculously meticulous Christy Puetz is showing her latest beaded artworks at Chandler Center for the Arts. The opening reception is Friday.New Times snagged this artist for a Studio Visit a couple years ago and we’re pleased to find out that she’s still at it.Puetz is…

Arty Girl: DJ Demonstration at SMoCA’s “Rewind Remix Replay”

SMoCA really knows how to stay on my radar.This is the third time I’ve blogged about their “Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music & Everyday Experience” exhibition.But it’s with good reason. Starting with a call for historic music-making/producing/amplifying contraptions way back in June, the show opened early this month. It sounds…

Arty Girl: New Gallery Opens Tonight

Wayne Rainey is at it again.The owner of Holgas and MonOrchid can easily be credited as a major mover in the downtown arts scene.And tonight he’s debuting his latest art space, Bokeh Gallery, in the MonOrchid building…

Arty Girl: Haus Modern Living to Close This Weekend

What a drag.After eight years of business, the posh furniture and home boutique, haus modern living, on Central Ave and Highland is closing Sunday.Needless to say, we’re big-time bummed here at New Times about the news. We may even be too depressed to hit the clearance sale that is going…

Arty Girl: 2010 Designer Night at here* on the corner

I really do love to poke around little boutiques for unique treasures. It’s gotten to a point where most of my accessories come from small-time designers who craft at home. These days, I’m actually embarrassed to admit it if I’m wearing a scarf or hat that I picked up at…

Arty Girl: First Time Art Investors Expo

So you love art. Obviously. Because you’re reading this blog.Sure, I’d love to think people read Arty Girl just for the delightful creative voice of its author but, as you all know, I’m just too dang humble to believe such things.So you’ve got the interest. Now, the next step is…

Arty Girl: Art + Canal Dry Up + Fish Roundup = Huh?

Yes, you read that headline right. This blog is going to be about an event tomorrow that includes performance art, an art installation, a fish roundup and a canal dry-up.In case you didn’t know, our canals are filled with white armur fish that munch on the aquatic vegetation. These little…

Arty Girl: Meet Artist Eric Finzi Tonight

I swear, I should have been a marriage counselor. I am obsessed with relationships.And, no, it’s not because of the romantic mushy stuff.I love to know the intricacies of the particular dynamics between people. I’m constantly observing interactions, subsequent reactions and body language. Particularly when it comes to romantic relationships,…

Arty Girl: Life Size Puppets at the Phoenix Symphony

All of the CGI special effects in movies over the years has put a bad taste in my mouth. Even on a 2D screen, you just can’t beat real space. I’d much rather see a slightly stiff and somewhat immobile Yoda than a Yoda who is so CGI’d out, he…

Arty Girl: “Rewind Remix Replay” at SMoCA

A month or so ago, I was quasi-obsessed with this: It’s a video/preview/advertisement for the new Julian Casablancas album. The whole thing is filled with compelling visuals with instrumental parts of the songs – edited like a movie trailer. Of course, being that I really enjoy this album, I’m charmed…

Arty Girl: “Afghan Star” at Phoenix Art Museum

A little over a month ago, I had a night out at the movies. It was great. Especially because I didn’t have to buy a ticket or endure an annoying shopping center to get to the theater.That’s because I went to the Phoenix Art Museum for my cinema experience.And tonight,…

Arty Girl: Phoenix Art Museum Online Store

So you may be sick of shopping right now. Or maybe you’re like me and the holiday season just ignited your disgusting desire to continue consuming.I can’t help it. I like to buy stuff.Either way, you should know that the Phoenix Art Museum Gift Shop (The Museum Store) is now…

Arty Girl: Call to Poets and Artists

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture wants you!Well, actually, they only want you if you happen to be an artist or poet who hasn’t previously received a City of Phoenix public art commission.If that’s the case, you’re eligible to apply for the 7th Avenue Streetscape project…

Arty Girl: Last Minute Shopping at Art One

Since we’ve thrown Art One a Best of Phoenix Award and we’ve written articles like these, it’s really no secret that our editorial staff is totally rooting for Art One to pull through this recession.And why wouldn’t we? Owner Kraig Foote has an incredible eye for potential. And with his…

Arty Girl: “Peace of Light” at UFO

The owner of UFO (Universal Furnishings and Offerings) did a very smart thing a couple weeks ago.He called me to tell me about this other smart thing he did at the beginning of the month: he put together an art show. A really good one…