Wonderful spot with so many talented artists! Varied media and fabulous studio spaces. Can't wait…read moreto go back.

Wonderful artists studios and gallery. The folks in there are very sweet and friendly. Loads of…read moreclasses to take. The gallery had lots of pretty and creative things to look at and purchase. You can rent space in there as your studio. You can become a member and participate in gallery openings. A fun stop! Shared parking lot and free WiFi.

Best place for cactus Very friendly, workers and extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend…read morepurchasing your cactuses from here and I myself will definitely be returning.

Love love love!! First off I was greeted by the most adorable fur baby, he was so friendly and…read moreloving!!!! I came here to find a pot for my Dracaena / ASK Corn Plant. I knew exactly what I had in mind. I've drove past this shop more times than I can count living in this area! Anyways, always looks so beautiful and intriguing. I walked up with my boyfriend and the young girl who helped us was so so sweet and very helpful with the pots I was looking at! She gave me good tips and advice on care. Apart from this, I walked the lot looking at all of the plants and art work as well as the other pots, it was so organized and kept up, or clean I should say. It's a great environment. I recommend shopping here for unique authentic pieces so close to home!

If you love art like me this is a great place to stop if near by. While it shares its location with…read moremultiple city spots it offers a long hallway filled with local artists work to enjoy as well as purchase of you'd like. I stopped by West Valley Arts HQ first and they told me about this location to check out as well. I was told soon it will be more combined, both offer local artists works to enjoy and purchase. I didn't get any photos today as they were getting ready to close when I came through. I'm hoping to go back soon to at least get a bit more time to see the different artists work.

Update March 2026: Wonderful to see the type of the…read morecollaboration this organization fosters as they did by having an Ikebana Club (I.I. Sun Cities Chapter 167) decorate the grounds and hold workshops in conjunction with the America the Beautiful exhibit. *****

During Black History month, I'm filling my calendar with events and locales in the Phoenix…read moremetropolitan area where I can experience the handiworks of Black artists. I began my journey here. Located in the Surprise Civic Center complex, this gallery is featuring Black artistry from sculpture to quilting, photography to paintings and jewelry to ceramics. It was an impressive array. The gallery space can also be rented as an event space. The gardens outside are lovely with plants that shade in the beastly summer. Seating is plentiful under an arbor that covers an ample amount of space, perfect for meditation, conversation, or even a sack lunch. I'm looking forward to returning again as the exhibits rotate throughout the month to feature other Black artists handiwork.

First time visit and really happy we stopped. Beautiful and unique items made by local SCW…read moreartisans. Something for everyone! Fair prices. Kind and personable staff. Lots to see here and items change frequently so we will surely be back. Highly recommend.

Great place to purchase local artisan made gifts for friends, family, and the home. Sales staff are…read morekind patient and happy to help you search for anything. This is a little hidden treasure of a place in Sun City, those visiting should at least take a peek. I wish I had snagged those socks when I last visited. Items are very reasonably priced for handmade goods.

Highly recommend Framed Expressions for anyone in the West Valley with picture framing or repair…read moreneeds. Owner - operator Regina Powell has years of art and custom framing experience. In my experience, after breaking the glass and damaging the frame on a prized collectable framed photograph, I was fortunate to find Framed Expressions. Regina is a true professional and knows what needs to be done to make sure your art and/or photographs are treated with care and exceptionally framed or repaired. Framed Expressions is located at Sundome Plaza in Sun City West, but worth the trip from anywhere in the West Valley if you're looking to have artwork and/or photographs custom framed or repaired. Again, highly recommend.

Drove 40 minutes to this place only to be greeted by a sign on the door saying 'back in 10…read moreminutes'! Only open 6 hours a day and can't stay for those. Sign was printed indicating they use it regularly. Waited a couple of minutes and went to another frame store.

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!

Do NOT trust Chris Good (@mcgtattoos). He's a scam artist and has been fired from multiple tattoo…read moreshops in Atlanta because he messed up on so many clients. Go to his Instagram profile and look at his work. Then go look again, but more closely this time. Zoom in and you'll see even his best work is not that clean - his details are sloppy and his line work is incredibly shaky. Now, go look at my pictures. This dude really tattooed this and actually thought he did a good job. For context, I had a handful of tattoos scattered on my left arm. I (regretfully) gave him creative freedom to help fill in the rest of my arm to create a cohesive sleeve. Sloppy. Amateur. Unprofessional. His line work is terrible, his artistic vision is terrible, and his customer service is terrible. If you ever get the unfortunate opportunity to interact with him, you'll notice he speaks as if he knows everything. He tries to keep it subtle, but he has a very arrogant, egotistical, and condescending way about him. He tries to push his preferences/ideas on you and gaslights you into thinking his vision is better than yours. Let me put it this way: He does not care if YOU like the tattoo, he only cares if HE likes the tattoo. For example, Here are some alarming snippets he himself wrote on some of his older Instagram captions: 1. "I was told you have to do the tattoo exactly as the picture, but I've learned I am a true artist and I love to create and have fun with my artwork." - July 31, 2019 ^ He prioritizes himself "having fun", rather than creating something the client envisions even if there's a literal picture in front of him. 2. "Most artists always say, 'I can't get my client to do that.' Or, 'They won't want that.' All these statements are excuses. Any client that trusts their artist will not have a problem letting you have free range." - Dec 30, 2021 ^ I understand there needs to be a certain level of trust in the artist, and sometimes a client requests may be unrealistic. But here, he is essentially criticizing other artists if they can't persuade a client to get something, even if the client doesn't want it! It just proves he really doesn't care about clients' opinions! He disregards their ideas and would rather have "free range" to do whatever HE wants. PLEASE save yourself from disappointment and regret, and stay far away from this fraud. If this dissuades even one person from being tattooed by him, I'll call that a win. Chris does not have the technical skills or competency that is up to par with Black Castle or any high-end tattoo shop. He's a wannabe professional who thinks he's some deep, philosophical thinker. I'm not sure how this guy managed to slither his way into a good studio. He needs to learn how to draw a straight line first. Or just do us all a favor and change careers. And lastly, his breath smells awful.

Attempted to charge more than we agreed to. Poorly designed work. Will never go back.read more

Hello-- I shop at Goodwill several times a week and visit a…read morevariety of locations. At the Surprise store (14063 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374), I regularly notice the same individuals there every day. They seem to know exactly when new carts are brought out and quickly grab specific items, almost as if they already know what's on the carts before looking through them. While it's possible they are simply there often and have good timing, it gives the impression they may have prior knowledge of what's coming to the floor. I wanted to share this observation with you in case it's something you'd want to look into.

Goodwill is always a bit of a gamble, you never know if you'll leave with nothing or a cart full of…read morethings you didn't know you needed. This trip paid off with some artwork that was basically screaming, "make me spooky!" Perfect for repurposing into Halloween décor, and honestly that kind of creative find is why I keep coming back. The store itself is organized enough that you can navigate without losing your sense of direction, but still has that "hunt for it" vibe that makes thrifting fun. Prices are usually fair, and every once in a while you stumble across that hidden treasure that makes you feel like you've won the thrift-store lottery. Not every trip is a jackpot, but that's part of the charm. This time the win went to spooky artwork. Four stars because Goodwill is consistently a solid thrifting stop, and the thrill of the hunt never gets old.