One of the largest in the Southwest, the Phoenix Art Museum includes a staggering collection of exhibits from the world over. Permanent displays in this facility include miniature interiors as well as 20th-century art. Featured pieces cover contemporary art and fashion design with international exhibits from Europe, Asia, Latin America as well as Western America. Interactive, hands-on activities are featured for kids at the PhxArtKids space. Traveling displays are often included in the museum's highlights. Exhibits include popular works by Ubertini, Nicolas Lepicie, Max Beckmann, Robert Henri, Eugène Boudin and many more.
Originally built in the early 1920s, this Santa Fe-style home near Camelback Mountain has become a haven for fine art classes and events. Displays include a 1890s replica of a Colonial-style mansion. Purchased by the city of Phoenix, it has been converted into an artistic center that includes a small gallery. Recognized artists from Arizona and around the country are featured in showcase exhibits and special events. Be sure to check out this museum during the week, but note that they are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Modified Arts
Modified Arts is different from any other traditional art gallery as it hosts performing arts events too. This place started out as a popular venue for live music but slowly earned the reputation of being an art gallery as well. Bringing together local, national and global artists, exhibitions schedules here are popular with local art buffs,. No two days are alike, so it doesn't matter if you are there for the first or the fiftieth time as your experience is bound to be a unique one. The gallery also available for rent by the day or week and is perfect for a variety of events, be it meetings, weddings or photo shoot. Check website for more.
As the name suggests, Practical Art sells and exhibits art that are created out of everyday objects and come in use around the house. Not merely for decoration, pieces include glassware, ceramics, jewelry, furniture and even soap. This gallery and shop promotes the work of local artists and kids can be enrolled in workshops that tease their creativity. Practical Art also rents out its gallery space for a range of events. Call ahead for more.
Mexican Art Imports was founded in 1968 and is currently a 4th generation store and direct importer from Mexico. You can buy high-quality, hand-made products that have been voted the best of New Times 4 times in a row here! Our inventory is over 10,000 square feet, which means no matter what you are looking for, we can provide it.
The space designed with creatives in mind. We are a modern studio in the heart of Phoenix Arts District. We offer space for creative professionals & small businesses to operate & host artistic, community driven, & unique events, classes, workshops & more! The studio gallery also provides space for local artists to display their works while offering ongoing programs & support for emerging artists. Interested in joining the creative culture? This is the space for you.
Eric Fischl Gallery provides a platform to exhibit fine and contemporary art by students of the Phoenix College, and also by local artists. Visit the Gallery to witness excellent prototypes demonstrating art as a medium of expression. The contemporary design of the structure allows the Gallery to display art in not only conditioned, but also semi-open spaces such as the deck.
