On the Edge Gallery is located in a old Town Scottsdale. Here you will find the works of many…read morelocal talented artists. They had a working artist who I had seen in the past in another gallery. This artists uses pyrography; an art technique using a burning tool to etch designs into wood. We spoke for several minutes about his techniques. Once he burns the wood, he then colors portions of the wood to enhance his design. Other techniques you will see are felting, Clay, painting, mixed media and jewelry. Free street parking right outside the gallery.

I stop by the Thursday Scottsdale Artwalk often and enjoy coming to this gallery. On the Edge…read moreshowcases a number of local artists around the Valley. Sometimes you can catch one of them crafting their work in person. On the Edge Gallery has been open since 2012 and displays artwork from over forty Juried AZ artists. I stopped in recently to see a friend's artwork on display here. The collection here at On the Edge is a nice mix of paintings, photography, sculpture, wood, glass, jewelry and mixed media. If you are ever at the Thursday Artwalk, there is a lot to see here.

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.

We live in Scottsdale Arizona and frequently do the Art Walk on Thursday nights. This past…read more Thursday we stopped into the Marshall Gallery, one of our favorites. The art work covers many mediums. We saw some alabaster pieces by Larry Frazier. They were spectacular! Jill Latzman spent time with us explaining the work involved in making those pieces. She was very friendly and helpful. Whether you live in Scottsdale or you're visiting, make the Art distract a stop on your itinerary and stop into the Marshall Gallery and say hi to Jill. Marcia B

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Coffee was delicious. Cool coffee shop in a vintage building. Loved all the vintage stuff. It was…read morevery cramped in there. Our group was big and loud. Someone played the piano near us and that was cool. Would return for the coffee and the vintage pieces. It's not sensory-friendly though.

This place came recommended by a friend. My daughter and I stopped in about a week ago…read more It's a cute home style business that features an eclectic vibe throughout the entire space. There's the coffee (of course), features teas, small selection of breakfast items. Plus, lots of options to look at beautiful art (gorgeous gallery) to jewelry pieces and so much more. Not to mention they have a monthly calendar of events & entertainment that's featured here too! The owner was extremely helpful in filling us in about this place & all it has to offer. I ended up getting the toffee nut latte & my daughter the ice vanilla latte. They have different options for milk and I went with coconut which think it made my drink very bitter unfortunately. My daughter did whole milk, hers was better but could still could taste a slight pungent flavor. I'd have to say we were both not a real fan of their coffee. The atmosphere here is pretty cool. You can shop, sit inside or out. They do have a restroom that was really retro. Would say the outdoors (backyard) could use some good maintenance crew cleaning. It was a cool experience, but probably would not be worth our visiting again.

We arrived at downtown Mesa about 7:40pm, parking was ample, easy and free. We parked on the street…read morenear the piper parking lot. A short walk had us arriving at the theater about 7:50pm. We easily visited the bathroom and arrived at our seats before the show started. The theater was clean and modern looking. The staff were very friendly and helpful in assisting in finding our seats. The sound quality was excellent. On this night we enjoyed the Australian Pink Floyd concert. They have been covering Pink Floyd for 38 years and doing it quite well. Great show and venue! Highly recommended!

I was so happy to visit the Mesa Arts Center today. There is a very powerful art show on exhibit…read more The wood masks had so much personality and strength. I enjoyed and was so impressed by the show entitled Retablo Sonorense. It featured handmade shoe of cloth and glass, canvases with embroidered people and then painted. The likeness of the embroidered items was incredible. There are two other galleries to enjoy yourself. You may visit the gallery for free. Free street, covered and lot parking available. WiFi available in the gallery.

The large mounted buffalo head outside The Buffalo Collection at Scenic Mesa caught my eye and drew…read moreme in to this store. Wow. Every piece of furniture is made from buffalo. The man working in the store explained to us that a few years ago when buffalo meat became so popular, they found that the hides and skins were going to landfills and only the meat was used. Arrangements were made and now amazingly gorgeous handcrafted work is available to you and me. Exquisite soft leather formed in to luscious deep couches and chairs just begging to be sat in fill this entire store. Some of the chairs and ottomans are covered in soft, cushiony sheared buffalo fur. There are bed throws and rugs as well and believe me, your feet just sink right in to these rugs. There was a very unusual rug in the store that was made from strips of soft buffalo leather and it was unique and interesting. I couldn't help but keep running my hands over it. The store smells of buttery, well worked leather and puts you in to a bit of a sensory experience as you sit down on one of their deep, soft chairs. There's plenty of unusual, wood pieces in the store as well like lamps, tables and art pieces. When I hit the lottery I'm coming back here and outfitting my entire house.

I purchased from here a couple of years ago, and have been very pleased with quality and durability…read moreof my furniture. Also we have purchased several art items which make excellent Christmas gifts. Each year while in the area we make a point to visit and see all the new items, and enjoy our time at this amazing store.