Head to downtown Phoenix for First Friday, November 6th which promises to be a great night of art, food and entertainment!
Explore two renowned art districts, Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue in addition to great museums, artisan markets, art galleries, food trucks, live music and more spread throughout downtown!
The Heard Museum Explore the life of Frida Kahlo through an intimate and incredible selection of over 240 photographs and personal items. “Frida in Focus during First Friday” is happening this from 6-10 pm offering a wonderful celebration of all things Frida Kahlo, including a special Kahlo inspired choreographed performance by Liliana Gomez. Also featured is a selection of works that represent Kahlo collaborated between the Heard and the Phoenix Fridas, featured in a special mercado. The Heard Museum is located at 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. For more information visit the Heard Museum online http://www.heard.org/.
The Phoenix Art Museum has transformed the Steele Gallery with “The White Shirt According to Me, Giafranco Ferré”, offering a stunning selection of 27 of Ferré’s white shirts created over the course of his career. This stunning exhibition showcases a selection of photographs, sketches, technical designs, and videos courtesy of the private archives of the Gianfranco Ferré Foundation. The Phoenix Art Museum is located at 1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004. For more about these exhibitions be sure to visit the Phoenix Art Museum online at http://www.phxart.org/exhibition.
{9} Gallery is showcasing the exhibit “Never Without Shadow” which showcases the work of Aileen Frick accompanied by emerging sculptor Danielle Wood. Debuting her latest striking mixed media collages centered on Phoenix’s urbanlandscape, its diverse culture and people, while “revealing an uncommon view on the landscape of daily life”. This exhibition runs through November 17th and {9} The Gallery is located at 1229 Grand Avenue from 6-9pm, for more information can be found at www.9thegallery.com.
The monOrchid is hosting the Brian Klein’s solo exhibition Architectural Explorations, showcasing the artists newest series of work, “Abstractions In Design's” which captured architectural gems from around the country, utilizing the latest digital imaging technology printing this series directly to aluminum and copper that pushes the boundaries of traditional printmaking. Shade Gallery is featuring Ten: Modern Abstract, a juried group exhibition, centering on the board theme of Abstraction, breaking away from traditional representation and norms. Showcasing a dynamic selection of 10 local artists that work in a variety of mediums showcasing painting, sculpture, mixed media collage, prints and wood. These exhibitions will be on view through November 28th, 2015. The monOrchid is located at 214 E. Roosevelt St. and open 6-10pm, more details at http://www.monorchid.com.
Treeo Gallery presents the work of Fred Tieken exhibiting his latest body of work. “In Fred Tieken’s paintings, the energy of street art is transformed through the artist’s feel for color and composition and his socially aware sense of humor”, according to Treeo. Also Treeo Gallery is celebrating their one year anniversary this month, congrats! Join them for their closing artist reception this First Friday from 6-10pm with the exhibition on display through November 13th, 2015. Treeo Gallery is located at 906 N. 6th Street, Phoenix, for more information visit http://www.treeohouse.com.
