Love the open mic night on the third Friday of every month. Anyone of any age will appreciate this.read more

Excellent show. Very nice and friendly docent. We were shown the various work spaces and…read moregalleries.

The Phoenix Art Museum may have a smaller collection than some of the larger museums around the…read morecountry, but it offers several impressive exhibits that make it well worth a visit. The primary reason we visited was to see the Eric Fischl exhibit, specifically "Barbecue" from Steve Martin's personal collection. While exploring the exhibit, we also saw "Time for Bed" from David Geffen's collection and learned about Fischl's "Falling Figures" series, which reflects on the tragic events of 9/11. The artwork was both thought-provoking and memorable. Another highlight was Yayoi Kusama's "Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room". The installation is incredibly immersive, but it's also very dark inside. I'd recommend keeping a hand out in front of you as you move through the space so you don't accidentally walk into a wall while taking in the experience. I was also surprised to discover that the museum is hosting the largest collection of Baroque paintings outside of Europe. While many of the pieces may not be household names, the collection is impressive and definitely worth spending time with. The museum grounds are beautiful as well. It shares a large courtyard and sculpture garden with the Phoenix Theatre Company and the patio for Alden. Out front, you'll find several sculptures, including a T-Rex and a variety of water features. One of the first things you'll encounter after entering is Carlos Amorales' "Black Cloud". Seeing thousands of butterfly silhouettes spread throughout the corridor creates a striking visual effect and makes for a memorable introduction to the museum. The museum is currently undergoing renovations, so not every floor is open. Even so, we spent our entire visit on the first floor and never ran out of things to see. There are plenty of exhibits to explore, including a fun interactive installation featuring green apple candies that visitors are encouraged to take. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to spend an afternoon in Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a diverse and engaging experience. We'll definitely be back to see more once the renovations are complete.

PRICE SLIGHTLY STEEP Not my favorite art museum I've ever…read morebeen to as it lacks big well known pieces. I felt the adult price of $28 was too high, especially as a couple -- that's almost $60 for a day out of looking at some pictures. They do offer a AAA $3 discount, which we took advantage of. KUMSAMA FIREFLIES INFINITY MIRROR ROOM My favorite part was the Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, where you wander into a room of darkness surrounded by mesmerizing twinkling lights and mirrors. I wasn't aware that this was there, so it was a pleasant surprise. LAYOUT I felt the museum has a slightly confusing, disjointed layout. GIFT SHOP There's a quality gift shop selling typical art museum items like jewelry, scarves, mugs, etc. LOCKERS There are complimentary lockers for backpacks/purses and water. WEB SITE Before our trip, I used their web site and found it confusing to find out the price of tickets and as to whether they were actually open on certain days. See my photos attached. Helpful?

This festival is sponsored by Vermillion Productions. Vermillion hosts a number of different art…read morefestivals throughout Arizona during the winter months into early spring prior to the heat. We enjoyed the art scene with painters, sculptors, glass artists, jewelers and mixed media artists. Adult beverages may be purchased. There was live music singing Motown music. They were great. A nice day for a stroll around some fine art. Free entry and street parking.

The Marshall Gallery is located in an Old Town Scottsdale. It is one of my favorite galleries in…read morethe area for all their contemporary collection of paintings, glass, and sculptures. Don't forget to visit their upstairs area showing more glass works and paintings. Free street parking.

I visited the Marshall Art Gallery this morning and received an excellent education in many fine…read moreartists and their outstanding pieces. I personally loved the works of Douglas Aagars. Jillian did a wonderful job of demonstrating the importance of lighting when displaying his Birch Tree painting. The Gallery had a wonderful display of multiple mediums from many artists from the Western States. I would recommend visiting this Gallery and working with Jillian Latzman.

This is a more modern art / contemporary art store. Worth a stop if you're in the Uptown area. I…read morelove that they support local artists! They have a large selection of unframed prints which is a great way to showcase more available art. Though the selection was small, the t-shirts were really nice. A lot of the art on the walls wasn't marked so I wasn't sure if it was for sale or not and I hate asking!

Great place for locally made gifts. Inventory changes often, so every visit you'll discover new…read morestuff. Staff is always helpful.

What a bright and awesome family-friendly event to experience after dark! We purchased tickets and…read moreparking online, which saved us a few bucks. The lights festival is located in the pathway between the Camelback Ranch baseball stadiums. Such great usage of the trail, which runs about one mile long and is paved and very accessible. This year there are four themed zones: Bugs Aglow, Color of Holidays, Rainforest, and Prehistoric Animals. There are lanterns high and low, on the water and intertwined between the bushes and trees. There are tons of displays and interactive elements for the kids and us childlike adults too! Halfway through, there is a food court -- I just wished they had more Asian-inspired foods and gifts booths. It took us about one hour to complete, but we didn't want it to end! I have been to a few other luminous festivals, but this one by far knocks it out of the park. I heard they do add some new installations every year, so this is definitely not a one-time thing!

This Light Festival was awesome!!! Great for adults and kids alike. I wish they had some more…read morevendors for Christmas nick nacks and snacks to munch on...but besides that. It was great! I wasn't expected it to be so live and active. This is a must try for all family's or if you like lights...come check it out to. Thank You Tianyu Light Festival!!!