We've been looking for museums and art galleries to change up the day to day and add some culture…read moreto our busy lives. I was driving past this spot so I thought I would check it out to maybe bring the girlfriend and the family. I wasn't able to see any art this day but I did explore the little shops around here to also give us ideas for food when we come back. I will update my star rating when we get back here.

I love this little gem in downtown Gilbert. Art Intersection was established in 2011. I was a…read morestudent in a black and white photography class down the street at Chandler-Gilbert CC when they opened. They had asked us in our class to submit a photo for viewing for a student photography exhibit at Art Intersection. I have visited numerous exhibits over the years since discovering this place. Art Intersection is located on the second floor of the Heritage Court Building. In addition to being a gallery, they offer a variety of photography classes for both beginners and experts. They also have a wet darkroom and both a process and digital lab that you can rent out. I have taken a photoshop class here in the past and enjoyed getting to know the founder Alan Fitzgerald. He has a deep passion and love for photography and is fun to chat with about photography. Every few months Art Intersection showcases an artist's photography work in their gallery. This includes an opening night reception where you can meet the artist and chat with them about their work. It's a great way to learn about many of the local photographers here in the Valley and view their work. The annual "No Strangers" exhibit is one of my favorites to check out. They used to have a fun event called Phototapas where they would celebrate the art of photography during the month of February. If you want to check out some great photography work and avoid the hassle of a larger museum, Art Intersection is open throughout the week and is free to visit.

Did a reading at this gallery last night and really loved the space. Great visual art on the walls,…read moreespecially the landscapes by Joshua Dean Wiley, they really grabbed me, The gallery had a really nice, open, and welcoming feel. They are also well set up to provide good and drinks. The staff seemed really friendly and stoked to host us. I gather the space is also available to rent for both public and private gatherings. I don't know the exact history of the ownership of the place but I hear it's a pretty good story. There were 40+/- people there last night, all seated, and the space felt full but not crowded. If you are down on Grand Ave. for sure go check out the art and if you are looking for a space for a small event or party I would for sure consider this place.

Great space. They always feature an eclectic variety of artists that feature many different media…read moretypes. Thanks for keeping our neighborhood a vibrant part of First Friday.

Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. I have been to the…read moreChandler Center For The Arts twice: once for a UB40 concert and once for a screening of a Louie Armstrong documentary (live jazz ensemble included). Located in a nice part of Chandler, with lots of cool bars and restaurants within the vicinity, they do have a complimentary parking lot. For one of the events, I was able to find a spot without much trouble. For the other, I had to park on the street a few minutes away by foot. I guess it depends on how popular the event is. The venue itself is beautiful. Clean and modern with nice amenities. You get a program once you enter the theater, which I always appreciate. It's a good size-venue, but still small enough that it's intimate. My only real complaint? The seats are packed pretty close to each other, so you don't much shoulder room or leg room. A little too snug. Outside of that, and parking being a bit of a wild card, it's a phenomenal venue.

We attended a performance of the Phoenix Gay Men's Chorus at this location. It was our first time…read moreat this venue and we found it to be very comfortable and clean. The parking was easy as there is a garage nearby and the staff at Tempe Center for the Arts were happy to validate the parking voucher to waive the fee. The sound was great and we thought the seats were very comfortable. We would definitely return to Tempe Center for the Arts for future performances or events.

As the self-appointed king of events in Phoenix, I've been to pretty much every major event venue…read morein Phoenix and surrounding areas over the past 10 months. And it's safe to say that Tempe Center for the Arts is one of my favorites. First off, you can either park in the parking garage a few minutes away from the venue by foot or you can park in the gravel lot that is a minute or two farther away. If you park in the garage, they will validate your ticket. Guaranteed parking is always a big win in my book. I've been to the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCFTA) twice. Once for a concert and once for a play put on by the Arizona Theater Company. Both have been A+ experiences. First off, the venue is located right by Tempe Towne Lake which makes for a picturesque location. The venue itself is just as beautiful with stunning architecture, both inside and out. It's clean. It's comfortable. The ushers are friendly. There is plenty of seating to hang out outside before the show, during intermission, or after. You can also hang out on the patio where there's a fire pit and seating. On a certain day of the week that's escaping me, they do an open mic night out there. I haven't tried any of the concessions, but they have a bar and some snacks. There's complimentary water. The theater is pretty intimate which makes for a better experience. It's designed well. There are even often some art installations you can check out. Overall, you can't ask for much better than this when it comes to an event experience! I've become a season ticket holder of the Arizona Theater Company, so I can't wait to be back!

We are in the Bentley Gallery mailing list. They had an art reception for several artists…read more The gallery is a small contemporary art gallery. The works did not compete with each other. The gallery staff asked if we noticed what was above the gallery. We didn't notice but staff told us they were shipping containers turned Air BNBs. Cool idea. Metered street parking and some free parking.

We had absolutely no idea this place existed despite being in the Phoenix area for 40+ years…read more Bentley herself was there, as well as another very kind docent. We got to see the last day of the Deborah Sperber (check her work out!) exhibit and it was wonderful. I could not believe how talented the artist was and the space in general is gorgeous. We were lucky enough to score a parking spot right out front. The gallery is quaint, so I would expect to spend 30ish minutes inside. We will be visiting again soon!

We sent a bunch of mats to be cut 11/19 that we needed before the December rush, Like Joann, we…read morewould call, text and email and never got a single response. Never started working on them for three weeks and finally had to go pick them up mid December. No apologies, even the single employee had no idea what they were or where they were. Sandy had to wait until Tony showed up after 10 to retrieve them. Incredibly poor service-go elsewhere

Very professional service and experts in their field, they set me up with an elegant mahogany frame…read moreand complimenting color & matte backing for my late father. I had the opportunity to work with the owner, Tony, who is a great guy. Him and his crew rock!

I've taken several antique paintings and photos to be professionally framed as well as some statues…read morethat were damaged and needed restoration. They did incredible work. Highly recommended.

I found this business on Yelp and liked the reviews. I took several old paintings to them to…read morerestore and they did an excellent job. I will be taking more art in soon. Just make sure you call before you show up and check if the address has been updated on yelp. I almost didn't find them because it still had the old address posted.

A gallery of Southwestern art: oil paintings, watercolors, charcoal drawings, bronze, wood and…read morestone sculptures, pottery, baskets, jewelry. And so much more! Best of all, admission is free. Yes, the Basha family not only collected all of these beautiful pieces, but they curated them into an extremely well-done museum space and decided to share this wonderful western history with the Arizona community. It's a small museum but they have done a great job of labeling each piece and making the space inviting. How generous and kind of Eddie Basha and his family! To know that Eddie had a close relationship with many of the artists makes it even more special.

A beautiful collection of western and native American art. I'm not sure how Eddie had so much…read morefree time to acquire a collection of this size. There must be 400 baskets alone. The Collection is a perfect place to spend 90 minutes. I did not care for the taxidermy. The gallery and the offices share an entrance. Drive around to the back on the south side of the complex.