Who knew a Cosanti was located in Paradise Valley! I've always traveled north to Arcosanti located…read morein Mayer to take visitors and purchase gifts. This has a much different vibe than the Mayer location. We were able to watch the Artisans at works, creating the various winches, bells and other metal art. The various rooms look like they were built right into the ground. I also felt the art was more interesting at Cosanti. Make sure you stop in for a tour, read about the history and find some truly unique gifts or decor for your home.

Wowzers. Love this place a lot. You can get a sense of the artist in this location. There were…read moreseparate areas that houses the making of the chimes. The place looked like it was carved out of the dirt itself as part of the art. Chimes were ringing in a synchronized cacophony of music as there was so a little wind blowing through. The chimes were hung everywhere in both ceramic and bronze mediums. I couldn't help but to pick up a couple of chimes to take home. Perfect unique gifts to represent AZ. What a great place.

Such a cool collection of hidden Dr Seuss and Chuck Jones originals as well as different books…read more Would 100% recommend stopping by this hidden gem in Old Town Scottsdale.

Lovely gallery. Low pressure. That means I'll go back and buy something when I find the right…read morething. Another nearby gallery was fairly high pressure - I'll never set foot in that other gallery again. The curator at Anticus was very knowledgeable, friendly, invited me to their events.

Looking for an inexpensive way to kill time, we stumbled upon the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary…read moreArt! There is a free parking garage located behind the museum, shared with nearby businesses. Admission is as follows: Non-members: $16 Students, seniors (65+), veterans, active duty-military, and educators: $13. ID required. Not on their website but healthcare workers are also given this $3 discount! Thanks! I showed up in scrubs after work and qualified lol. * Squidsoup * Infinite * Mark + Making Visions '26 Open Spaces: Fiber Arts Addressing the Landscape Knight Rise by James Turrell ... and more! Small but quaint museum with enthralling exhibits. Definitely worth checking out if you're ever in the area and even remotely into art!

This is a small, contemporary art museum. There are 5 galleries, which are well marked and very…read moreinteresting. The museum is very clean and modern. Parking is FREE, in adjacent covered parking structure Bathroom is in Performing Arts Building, which is right next door to museum Admission is $3.00 less ($13) is bought ahead of time Docent George was a real standout- What a nice guy! He was extremely knowledgeable about the exhibits There is a small gift store area as well as a outdoor exhibit All exhibits were contemporary art Overall, this is a fabulous museum to visit. It takes a couple of hours to see everything

Scottsdale Art Walk is a famous event. It takes place every Thursday from roughly 6-9 p.m. in Old…read moreTown Scottsdale. Prior to going, I thought to myself: what can possibly make this weekly event so amazing. I thought I would be underwhelmed, Boy, was I wrong! I checked out the Art Walk for the first time in February. It took me a little while to find parking. Scottsdale has plenty of free street parking (which I always appreciate), including surface lots, but this is a popular event. After circling around for a few minutes, I was able to find a spot. In my opinion, here's the best way to enjoy the experience...have it come to you organically. Which is tough to say coming from someone who is a planner. Just walk around and walk into any and all of the art galleries that seem interesting to you. Of course, you can visit all of these galleries outside of the Scottsdale Art Walk. What makes this experience different is that rather than closing around 5 p.m., they keep their doors open late. Many of them will also offer complimentary drinks including wine, champagne, and cocktails. Awesome! With it being Scottsdale, you'll see a focus on Western and Native American art. That is not by any means the extent of what you'll find though. Some art galleries specialize in other styles of painting including surrealism, abstract art, French impressionism, or pointillism. Are y'all impressed with my knowledge of art? All of the art books I read when I was a kid are coming in clutch now. The art is generally quite expensive so I didn't buy anything but I still very much enjoyed the experience. You're also likely to find entertainment on the streets e.g. musicians and street performers. My favorite of the bunch I saw was a Native American performance. There are also Gold Palette Walks which are special versions of the weekly Scottsdale Art Walk. I haven't been to one of these, so I can't touch on how they compare, but I would like to at some point. I feel like a Scottsdale Art Walk is an experience all locals should check out at some point!

The Scottsdale weekly Thursday art walk is a great date night activity. Watch for the gold pallet…read moreones for extra activities going on like artists painting live and wine and cheese at the galleries. Nice to combine with the nearby Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art that also has free/donation based entry on Thursday evenings.

Old Town did not disappoint. So many cute shops. Personalized items to purchase. A lot of things…read morerepresenting the Scottsdale area. It's a great place to walk around and soak up the Scottsdale area. We listened to some singing on the street. Walked in and through some of the many shops they have to offer. There is great places to choose from when it comes to food and drinks. Coffee and ice cream too. I highly recommend putting Old Town Scottsdale on your list of places to see.

I stayed in Old Town Scottsdale during my recent trip to Arizona, and had a positive experience…read more Loved the western themed architecture of the buildings, and seemingly endless sculptures to be found in the area. Shops, galleries, and restaurants galore, a plethora of options for desserts and eateries, party bikes, and nightlife. The Grapevine Karaoke Lounge looked fun. But they were also packed this past weekend, full of energy that could be felt and heard from outside. That seemed to be the case for many bars and venues downtown. Party hard on Saturday night, then many businesses dead on Sunday morning. Yup, it was a ghost town. That said, there were plenty of interesting things to see and do as well as good eats to be had, and I made the most out of my visit. I checked out the One-Eyed Jack sculpture on Marshall Way and East Indian School Road, dined at The Frybread Lounge, sipped on cocktails at Hula's Modern Tiki, enjoyed brunch and live music at Belle's Nashville Kitchen, and explored art, history, and cultural exhibits at the Western Spirit museum. Also, I appreciated the easy and free parking in the vicinity. I even got offered a ride twice while walking the streets, by friendly folks driving golf cart shuttles. It may be a bit touristy, but I had a good time in Old Town Scottsdale.

Peoria City Hall Art Gallery is a small, but very well maintained art gallery in beautiful Peoria…read moreCity Hall. Rotating exhibitions, special events and juried shows. Once a year they present a Celebration of Artists exhibition that features West Valley and Arizona artists.The best of the best. Cream of the crop! The extensive grounds of Peoria City Hall and the historic district also include a number of pieces of well executed public art. * "Agrarian Memories" are small resting spots that highlight this part of the state and its farming past. Each one represents a different memory from this agrarian community's history. * "Back on Track," "Leading the Way," "The Valentines," and "The Family" sculptures all highlight the rich family history of this small agrarian community. As you explore the art and history across our country don't forget to search out the small museums and galleries.They sometimes contain the cream of our creative souls and the keys that unlock our rich history. Get up off that couch and go explore!

After discovering the Heard Museum in the book "1000 Places to go Before You Die", we put it on the…read morelist of ''must sees' for a recent trip to Phoenix. TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL We took the light rail to the museum from our downtown hotel. There's a stop just down the road. GET A DISCOUNT The adult entry fee was $26 and we used our AAA membership for an exciting $1 off. I feel by the time you're paying $50+ for a couple, the cost is getting off-putting. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We used their complimentary storage lockers for our carry-on luggage as we were on our way to the airport afterwards. You also have to stow water bottles in the lockers. There are a couple of water fountains around the museum in case you get parched. ALLOW HALF A DAY The museum is a quality museum with a lot to see and read, but you really have to be into southwest stuff to really appreciate it in my opinion. After a few hours we were getting slightly overwhelmed, glassy-eyed and tired/bored with aching backs. (To be fair, it was our fourth museum in 3 days, so we were a little burned out!) STAY FOR LUNCH We really enjoyed an excellent lunch at the cafe in the courtyard and highly recommend it. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP(S) There's a high-end store where you can purchase expensive rugs, jewelry, sculptures, etc. and there's also the 'Mugs and T-shirts' souvenir store and a small coffee shop. RIDE SHARE DROP OFF AND PICK UP The ride share pick-up and drop off is around the back at one end of the parking lot. Helpful?

My husband and I really enjoyed this museum! We spent about 4 hours here (with a break at the cafe)…read moreand did not see everything. We are planning to return soon to finish the areas we didn't have time to see. There is a ton of information on Native American culture and history. There are also a lot of videos scattered throughout to learn even more. My favorite gallery was the Majestic Figures section. The figurines are extremely intricate utilizing various materials. Food options here are better than most museums. I really enjoyed the sit down restaurant with a full menu in the courtyard area. It's different than most museums who have a small cafe with limited options or none at all. If you live in Phoenix or are visiting this is a must see!

If you want to see the best in local art right now, you will always have ample parking!…read more Last week, to indulge and share my Tea Infusion iced tea addiction with my friend Blair, we hit up the Market place and I stopped in my tracks-is that....art? Real art in the window? ASU? Night reception on June 26th? We immediately agreed we had to come back. As we dressed up and got some white peach iced tea, it was all true-ASU has been able to secure a space in Tempe Market Place for everyone to enjoy. the space itself is huge with high ceilings and stretches farther back than I thought possible. The gallery director and MFA candidate Michael up front was very sweet and direct, telling us how this dream became a reality and the venue has been overly accomidating. There must be some good people at this malls since music has been a key feature with Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah!, Girl Talk and Rogue Wave have played here for free-and now amazing art?!? Anyway, the exhibit up now is based mostly on sculpture, with David Youngs mostly hollow 15 pound balls stealing the show, most with video cameras you can view at a desk with several alarm clocks ringing in at 12:51am. Damien Johnson had potted cacti cleverly sculpted to spell out Urban Sprawl. Victoria Altepeter had a beautiful assortment of trinkets while Lynette Anderson had a silver tray laser cut with to show silloutte of children with embrodery. I loved Jesse Armtrongs army of avocado mold porcelan creatures with rubber encased grass "arms", resembling jelly fish. Other sculptural pieced involed commentary on dogs and violence, cows and commodication of food, plastic and death, Brittney Spears, and giant bronze pieces. It was simply outstanding. They will be rotating a show every month, and are open Tuesday through Saturday 6pm-9pm. Brave the mall-there is a great reward for you!

Great place to see up-in-coming artists while they are still students at ASU. No entry fee, but…read moredrop something in the donation jar.