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.

The Vision Gallery is located in downtown Chandler. It is small in nature. It carries selected…read moreartwork and small gifts. The gallery has an art vending machine where you can purchase small works of art. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Free shared parking right outside.

When I was younger, I had so much free time dedicated to doing whatever I wanted, but now free time…read moreis not easy to come by. Luckily I had time to enjoy to myself and visit Vision Gallery. I had been here last year during my pregnancy and enjoyed the exhibit then. Currently they are doing a wonderful showing of mixed media with quilts. I highly recommend visiting before the exhibition ends Jan 12 2024. Gallery is free but accepts donations. Free parking is also avail across the street

Husband took my daughter here for the first time. Nice location and he said it was a pretty smooth…read moreprocess, he didn't paint but got to sit and help her paint. We picked up the item about 3 days later. Only downside is it was pretty expensive for a small item; he paid about $41 for a small snake figurine to paint. Didn't expect that pricing but I guess that's how it's priced in 2025/2026! Still good service and cute for a once-a-year activity.

Friendly personnel. Prices clearly marked. Excellent instruction. Lara is very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful.

I was anxious to see the new exhibit at the Mesa Arts Center. I was not disappointed. Staff…read moregreeted and remembered me from past visits. They had interesting installation art. My favorite exhibit was the use of basketry incorporating recycled beach items. It had texture, movement and was put together in a pleasing manner. Every time you looked at the piece, you found something new. I even returned to study it in detail. Wonderful! I really enjoyed this visit. Free street parking and WiFi inside the gallery.

I've been coming to the Mesa Arts Center for years! For graduation ceremonies of the university i…read morework at. The staff are friendly and helpful. The sound engineers are very knowledgeable. There are two green rooms we use - both have the space to accommodate approximately 40 faculty members who make up the stage party. I sing the national anthem for the graduation ceremony and let me simply say how amazing their sound system is. There used to be no sound delay. The sound is crisp. And I think the sound system makes me sound even better than I really am!! lol The lobby area is spacious and great for after-ceremony gatherings. It truly is a great place! I also have contemplated taking some of the arts classes they offer. I haven't found time in my busy schedule but I do know they offer a variety if classes. I look forward to when I can take a class!!

The One Oh One Gallery has several working art studios in it. Several of the artists were working…read moretoday. It was nice to be able to talk to the artists about their work. Free street and lot parking.

We loved visiting The Cartel at One Oh One gallery. I had so much fun crafting with my daughter…read more All the supplies are available so the possibilities were endless. If we had more time, we have stayed for open crafting all day. What a great art activity for you and your family!

This is an amazing gallery! We saw a lot of beautiful art from several artists…read more This also a great place for meditation.

Great art, a diverse selection & reasonably priced. The people that work there are wonderful, so…read morevery nice & welcoming.

The Store at Mesa Arts Center is sadly closing at the end of May. This Store sells handmade items…read moreby talented artists. I noticed much of the merchandise was already missing. I talked with staff and found out about the closing. It's hard news to take. If you have a chance stop by and wish them well. Shared street parking.

This is a really cute but small store at the art center. I've purchased a few things here and on my…read morelatest trip I snagged a beautiful hand built ceramic pot. The workers are friendly, but a lot of the items are kitschy. It's hard to find anything not run of the mill with some of the items looking like they belong at the Mesa flea market and are geared for the touristy trade, not for local art lovers. I love hand made jewelry, but mostly the things here look like something you would buy at the mall. I've managed to find 1 unique necklace here since they opened. I can juxtapose this store to the one at Scottsdale center for the performing arts- where I have to hold myself back from buying a lot of pieces. I'm glad local artists have a place to sell their wares, but this place just isn't for folks with eclectic tastes. We frequent the art center and I will continue to pop in here to look around but I will probably continue to leave empty handed.

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.