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…
It’s no secret that in our modern lives, friendships help us thriveThat’s why I’m happy to learn that Bentley Gallery in Scottsdale and eye lounge in Phoenix have kicked up a little relationship.You can see the results of this friendly collaboration tonight, at eye lounge where “Works from Bentley Gallery”…
Phoenix Art Museum and the Desert Botanical Garden have two of the country’s most beautiful collections of plant life. But you can’t find them in the landscaping. These plants are hanging on the walls. Humans have been drawing pretty flowers for a long time. Early depictions of plants can be…
If you’re on facebook and you’re “friended” any of the artsy folks downtown, the name Rich Zandlo should ring a bell.Zandlo suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating genetic disease that often causes an early death. Individuals who have the disease usually die in their 20’s or early 30’s, most likely…
Of course, this was on my “to blog” list at the very beginning of December but other arty events forced me to shove this one aside. It’s so sad when that happens.The good news is, this blog will stay relevant for exactly 17 more days…
I wish there were five of me.I mean, I’m sure that would drive everyone else around me (or me’s) crazy. But if there were five of me, I could see and do all the things I want to in this town.And today I’m adding one more thing to my mental…
I just got a little head’s up from the amazing Mr. Duane Smith over at Lisa Sette Gallery that one of their represented artists, Liu Bolin is featured on the home page of yahoo.com today.A featured video shows the incredible process necessary for his photographs. Liu Bolin was a part…
Who knew that 35 years after people became excited about saving the planet that the subject would finally be taken seriously? Of course, we had to be bitch-slapped by the fact that there is no more snow on Mount Kilimanjaro and that polar bears are going the way of the…
Lately, I’ve gained a tremendous appreciation for nature. I’ve been consistently hitting Phoenix hiking trails for almost four years now and I’m officially smitten with the cacti, desert flowers and dramatic rock formations this area has to offer. I love it so much, I even feel affection for dirt.My fellow…
It’s a particularly gloomy day today (and I’m not just talking about the weather) so I’m grateful for the chance to write about the Mutant Piñata Show. This project is always so much fun it’s hard not to feel a little cheered up.This is the third year Bragg’s Pie Factory…
Load your glue gun, sharpen your knitting needles and download Eye of the Tiger to your itunes…There are three craft fairs going head to head this weekend in this town and I want to see some blood.Just kidding. Actually, I’m pumped that everyone’s so jazzed about getting all hands-y and…
When my editor told me about the Art-O-Mat, all I said was, “I have no idea what to think of this.”And, I have to admit, I still don’t know.Tonight the Chandler Arts Commission will unveil a vending machine that dispenses original artworks…
It’s Monday morning and my inbox is way out of control with reminders, announcements, pdf fliers and press releases all about this upcoming weekend.It’s gonna be a big one, chickens.But I want to be sure to point out the 50th anniversary celebration for the Phoenix Art Museum, happening this Friday,…
Naturally, I like to give a little background to the subjects I blog about. I mean, that’s what writers do, yes?So today, I’m writing about the crafting duo, a.ware. And when I punched in some key words to a search engine, waddya know, an Arty Girl entry was the first…
I can’t remember the last time ASU Art Museum had a Director. And, man, am I relieved to hear they have finally filled the position. Gordon Knox will take the helm on January 11th, working part-time until July 1st when he will assume the full-time position.Knox sounds like an interesting…
Yes, yes, I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet and I apologize profusely for the holiday theme of this blog.I swear, I’m not one of those people who put up strings of lights and fake inflatable snowmen in my front yard the day after Halloween. In fact, I’m usually very…
Today is one of those days where I look at my giant stack of blogging options and I get a little sad. You see, I’ve only got three blog slots per week to fit everything in and sometimes I fail to get it all in. I know, I know, it’s…
It’s understandable why some galleries prefer hosting solo exhibits. With group shows, the gallery has to solicit, select, and arrange for works to be delivered. It’s difficult dealing with one artist on deadline, much less 10 or 20. And the curator (or juror) has to somehow make works of varying…
Before I talk about the Roller Derby Dames, here are two paragraphs about something for the ladies of a more dainty persuasion.Today, I’m in a fine mood, I am. It’s Wednesday, so that means I’m getting into the Phoenix Art Museum tonight by throwing just a couple bucks into their…
Even those who aren’t that into art know who William Wegman is. Or, at least, they remember when his Cinderella book hit it big in the 90’s. Remember? The book that has a photo of a dog in a blonde wig on the cover? Yeah, that’s Wegman.But there’s a lot…
I did my fair share of being out and about these past two weeks, soaking up the Nick Cave lecture at SMoCA, making a jaunt to First Friday and hitting the Canalscape opening at ASU Art Museum (among other events). So I was thinking I might stick my head in…
Now that Martin Cizmar has baited me to respond to his blog (he’s good at that, isn’t he?) about the Swell Season mural, I’ll go ahead and let everyone know that I actually really like it. Surprised?You shouldn’t be. Even though I can be critical from time to time, I…
