Visual Arts

Want all of the art of First Friday with far less people? Head to downtown Phoenix for Third Friday.

The venue’s 25th anniversary show is a profound look back at the space’s compelling efforts and identity.

The festival will be the city’s first international modern and contemporary art fair.

The new pieces of art, each with a unique design and standing 13 feet tall, are Scottsdale’s way of welcoming Final Four visitors.

Cloudy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the artists live-painting in the central Phoenix alley or the hundreds of people who showed up to watch.

Phoenix art galleries open their doors on Third Friday, too. Here’s what we saw.

The most recent installment of the semiannual event drew thousands of people to Mill Avenue for a weekend of things to see and beautiful weather.

The Phoenix native turned world-famous artist died on Feb. 21 at the age of 81.

A look at the coolest ink we’ve seen at the Body Art Expo in Phoenix over the years.

“The Power of Pink” shows off a Post Malone Grammys outfit, Chanel suits and more.

The prominent Phoenix muralist and street artist’s bold, fun works are on display at The Mood Room.

This month’s First Friday brought thousands of people to downtown Phoenix. Here’s what we saw.

Antoinette Cauley’s “I Do It for the Hood Pt. 2” paintings depict the Black, Latino and Indigenous communities of Phoenix.

Amanda Mollindo’s show at Eye Lounge can be seen on First Friday and through Dec. 10.

The beloved East Valley hangout has fallen on hard times after a rent increase and a major theft.

Edgar Alejandro Gamez Sosa’s vibrant works draw in the viewer.

“Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael” brings two centuries of Native Canadian art to Phoenix.

“Barbie: A Cultural Icon” will include more than 250 dolls, an interactive Barbie Corvette and much more.

Other Valley events from Sept. 15-17 include the Arizona Cardinals’ home opener and Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market.

Phoenix artist James B. Hunt, a.k.a. NXOEED, draws monsters and leaves them around the city. But he’s more like a ghost.

See his large, colorful, abstract paintings at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum for free through August 6.

There’s plenty to do after dark in the Valley this week, including catching the Phoenix Mercury and attending “Drunk Shakespeare.”