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Artist on Phoenix mural once made racist gesture, wrote ‘Kill the Homeless’

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 18, 2025

Leila Parnian’s new “Through Her Eyes” mural is beautiful. Her assistants’ pasts are far uglier.

Heard Museum shows colorful, queer work of Native artist Harry Fonseca

By Royal Young

Aug 13, 2025

The bright, playful images of the Indigenous Coyote figure are currently lighting up the walls of the museum

Scottsdale Canal Convergence arts festival announces 2025 theme

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 12, 2025

It's showtime! No, really, that's the theme of this year's beloved Scottsdale arts festival: "Showtime."

Mark Eshelman’s photo retrospective in Tempe captures time and place

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 31, 2025

“It’s all important stuff to me. I thought others would appreciate it, too.”

Your guide to the First Friday monthly artwalk in downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 30, 2025

We know it's hot, but there's great stuff to see during August's artwalk.

Italian artworks head to Phoenix Art Museum next month

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 22, 2025

"Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection" features 17th- and 18th-century works that are rarely seen outside of Italy.

a close-up of a billboard showing donald trump shirtless wearing a crown in a swamp

Phoenix readers react to Valley's new unsavory 'swamp king' billboard

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 10, 2025

An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.

‘Black Folk Photography’ inspires reflection at Phoenix’s Carver Museum

By Travis Bradley | Cronkite News

Jul 8, 2025

Images from the past show that people are more alike than different in the Carver’s current exhibit.

Iconic Scottsdale art gallery closing after more than 30 years. Here’s why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 7, 2025

The staple of downtown Scottsdale’s art scene and haven for student and local artists will shut its doors in August.

New anti-Trump billboard goes up on Grand Avenue

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 4, 2025

The billboard portrays Trump as a “swamp king” ruling over his administration’s many missteps.

The exterior of Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

11 Phoenix museums are free through Labor Day for military families

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 29, 2025

Museums around the Valley are offering free admission for military families this summer. Here's how to participate.

Phoenix Art Museum hosts final free Family Funday of the summer June 29

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 27, 2025

The museum is welcoming guests for a day of interactive fun — and no entry fee — on Sunday.

New Phoenix shade structure inspired by Chinese chorizo

By Royal Young

Jun 16, 2025

Tucson artist Feng-Feng Yeh's sausage-shaped shade structure for Eastlake Park will be unveiled on Saturday, June 21.

Celebrating Donald Trump’s 79th birthday with Arizona art

By Lynn Trimble

Jun 14, 2025

It’s a certain president’s birthday. Instead of a parade, we’d like to mark the day with a collection of art.

Phoenix arts group CALA Alliance celebrates new home, 15th anniversary

By Ofelia Montelongo

Jun 13, 2025

After 15 years of championing Latinx arts and culture in Arizona, CALA Alliance is hosting a party in its new home.

How a mural, a fellowship and a community keep Nick Oza’s vision alive

By Beatriz Limón | Arizona Luminaria

May 27, 2025

The late photojournalist's legacy lives on in Phoenix and is the inspiration for a new fellowship program.

This Frank Lloyd Wright lamp just sold for a record-breaking $7.5M

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 25, 2025

It's the most expensive object by the Taliesin West architect ever sold at auction.

This beloved Roosevelt Row boutique is closing after 20 years

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 22, 2025

A downtown Phoenix retail gem is closing its doors in June, but its owners aren't going anywhere.

Former associate director returns to Lisa Sette Gallery

By Amy Young

May 20, 2025

Duane Smith has returned to the gallery, which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Tempe ‘Star Wars’-themed Indigenous art exhibition closes this weekend

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 15, 2025

You've only got a few more days to see "The Return of the Force" at Tempe Center for the Arts before it closes on Saturday.

Visual Art

‘Super Barrio Bros.’ mural in Phoenix is gone

Hell City Tattoo Festival 2025 Phoenix guide

Visual Art

‘Super Barrio Bros.’ mural in Phoenix is gone

Hell City Tattoo Festival 2025 Phoenix guide

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