Time to head to Downtown Phoenix and explore local galleries during the monthly Third Friday Artwalk from 6-10pm along Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue and this weekend marks the return of the 15th Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour.
Here are the top 5 exhibitions to explore along Roosevelt Row include…
Five15 ArtsFive15 Arts is featuring “Desert Chandeliers” the solo exhibition of Mary Shindell featuring beautiful mixed media sculptures incorporating mesmerizing lights and her drawings of local flora and fauna. They will be hosting the artist reception for Shindell from 6-10pm on Friday with an additional viewing opportunity on Saturday from 1-5pm.Five15 Arts is located at 515 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix.
Modified Arts featuring a special fundraising exhibition “Artist for the Wurth House” showcasing a dynamic group exhibition featuring the work of 25 artists including Kte Timmerman, Kristen Bauer, Lara Plecas and Greg Esser just to name a few. The exhibition highlights the past, present and future of the Phoenix Visual Arts scene, plus sales from this show benefit the Wurth House and will be used in its preservation and restoration. Modified Arts is located at 407 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix.
The Shipping Container Galleries curated by Phoenix Institute of Contemporary Art (phICA) always feature interesting pop-up exhibitions and a must see show is Christine Cassano latest solo exhibition "Threading Conjecture", presenting mixed media works that incorporate porcelain, copper, mirrors, and her own hair that the artist says, "seeks to create a dialogue between biological cellular memory and mental memory". Located in the lot next door to Eyelounge at 419 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix.
The monOrchid is hosting the Closing Receptions for their February artists Chris Maker and Cherie Buck-Hutichson with an opportunity to meet and hear the artists speak about their work and creative process. Chris Maker’s solo retrospective exhibition People, Place and State showcases 10 years of work highlighting his interests in people, architects and more. Hutchison’s solo exhibition “Conjuring the Consecrated” highlights photography that she has created by compositing multiple images together to create a commentary on society, feminism and more. The monOrchid is located at 214 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix.
{9} The Gallery is debuting “ Focus” highlights the craft of photography by a fantastic and diverse group of local photographers. Showcasing a variety of subject matter this exhibition includes Andrew Amendarez, Andrew Pielage, Chuck Serna, Chip Thomas, Danny De La Cruz, Danny Neumann, David Araujo, Devon Adams, Erin Granzinski, Ivan Galindo, John Carbis, Lee Lusby, Lindsay McHenry, Marilyn Szabo, Melodie Havens, Niba, Sam Gomez, Tara Sharpe, and Zee Peralta. {9} The Gallery is located in the heart of the historic Grand Avenue arts district at 1229 Grand Avenue Phoenix.
Spend your weekend meandering the 15th Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour that features 13 open studios, an exhibition at the ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center & Brickyard Gallery, in addition to presenting guest artists and art demonstrations.
Some must see stops on the tour Is the Patricia Sannit Studio, which highlights the work of Patricia Sannit, Constance McBride and Magda Gluszek. They will also be doing demonstrations including figurative sculpture, carving patterns on leather hard clay and post firing surface treatments. The Patricia Sannit Studio is located just west of highway 51 at 2631 E. Cortez St., Phoenix. Also check out the studio of Deborah Hodder along with guest artists Bradley Klem and Susan Risi. The weekend will feature wonderful demonstrations by the artists. The Deborah Hodder Studio is located at 1515 West Catalina Drive.
The weather is ideal and there is such a wide variety of art to enjoy over the next three days, so get out and support the arts! *All images courtesy and copyright of artists/galleries.
