Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum The Southwest’s largest art museum, home to a collection of more than 21,000 objects in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Curtis.
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Top exhibitions are shown alongside the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 objects of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography, and fashion design. Phoenix Art Museum hosts photography exhibitions through its landmark partnership with The University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography. Visitors can also enjoy the Lemon Art

Research Library, the largest specialized fine arts library in the region, along with the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors and a collection of works by renowned Arizona artist Philip C. For additional information please visit phxart.org or call 602-257-1880.

08/29/2026

This First Friday, we’re highlighting local artists and inviting you to explore the 2025 Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards Exhibition and NOW WHAT? by 2025 Scult Family Artist Award recipient Alice Leora Briggs.

In this video, get a glimpse of Traces of Hope, a hands-on activity with 2025 Lehmann Emerging Artist Jan Talmadge Davids and Phoenix Forge. Inspired by Davids’ exhibition repair(ian), guests will create rubbings featuring endangered bird species while exploring fragile habitats and the landscapes that shape our sense of belonging.

The evening also features:

🕺 Objects in Motion — Join Chris Ignacio and the dancers behind his motion-capture animations as they bring his work to life

✏️ Scratching the Surface — Create a custom bookmark with local artist Olivia Yuen, inspired by the intricate textures of the sgraffito process featured in Alice Leora Briggs’ exhibition

🖼️ Docent-Led Tours — Explore the museum’s collection and current exhibitions throughout the evening

🎶 Live music by DJ Hartbreak

🌮 Local food trucks

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕔 5–8 pm
📍Phoenix Art Museum
🎟️ Free General Admission

First Friday is made possible by APS with additional support from Arizona Community Foundation.

Back in stock 🛹Signed skate decks by Douglas Miles (Douglas Miles), founder of Apache Skateboards (Douglas Miiles), are ...
08/28/2026

Back in stock 🛹

Signed skate decks by Douglas Miles (Douglas Miles), founder of Apache Skateboards (Douglas Miiles), are once again available for purchase in the Museum Store!

Featuring his bold, graphic style and imagery rooted in Apache culture and contemporary Indigenous art, these limited-edition decks make a statement on or off the wall.

Stop by the Museum Store to pick one up while they last.

08/28/2026

NOW ON VIEW | The Way We Came: A Century of Indigenous Art from The William P. Healey Collection

Spanning more than a century, The Way We Came brings together works by nearly 60 Indigenous artists representing 27 tribal nations.

From the early 20th century to the present, the exhibition explores how Indigenous artists have sustained, adapted, and reimagined cultural knowledge across generations. Through works rooted in storytelling, ceremony, place, abstraction, and modernism, The Way We Came traces the many ways artists have carried these traditions forward while forging new paths.

Featuring artists including Fritz Scholder, T. C. Cannon, Kay WalkingStick, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Emmi Whitehorse, George Morrison, Cara Romero, and Tony Abeyta, the exhibition offers a powerful look at the continued evolution of Indigenous art.

🎟️ The Way We Came is now open at Phoenix Art Museum. Grab your tickets: https://phxart.org/visit/tickets/

08/27/2026

Today, we mourn the passing of Yayoi Kusama, an artist whose singular vision transformed the way we experience contemporary art.

At Phoenix Art Museum, we are honored to be home to Yayoi Kusama’s You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies, and we're grateful to be able to share her work with our community for 500 years, 1,000 years, and forever.

08/26/2026

“A rousing assertion that Chicano art is as American as it gets.” – Presenting AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ on Wednesday, September 2, at Phoenix Art Museum. Join us after the film for an in-person Q&A with Director David Alvarado and Producer Everett Katigbak.

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushed Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story. From migrant farmworker to revolutionary artist, Luis Valdez changed American culture. In the 1960s, his El Teatro Campesino performed on flatbed trucks and helped mobilize workers to win the first farmworker union contract. His Zoot Suit was the first Chicano play on Broadway. Despite critical rejection that killed the show, he persevered, creating La Bamba—a blockbuster breakout film that authentically depicted Mexican American life to the world.

Now in its 60th year, El Teatro continues to be a beacon for Latino/a creators. This is the story of an artist who gave voice to the overlooked and opened pathways for generations. Featuring interviews with Linda Ronstadt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cheech Marin, Delores Huerta, and Edward James Olmos.

American Pachuco is the winner of both the Audience and Jury awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

🍿 Concessions available! Grab popcorn, soda, and candy to enjoy during the film.

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕐 6–8 pm
📍 Location: Whiteman Hall at Phoenix Art Museum
🎟️ $10 for Members | $15 for Non-Members

Grab tickets: https://bit.ly/4cdZCZQ

08/21/2026

Chris Ignacio’s Everything is Ourselves explores how we animate objects, create identities, and make meaning—from everyday objects around us to today’s digital avatars.

In our latest artist interview, Ignacio shares more about the creative process and inspirations behind the series. Watch the full interview on our YouTube to dive deeper into his practice and ideas. 🎥

Then, come experience Everything is Ourselves in person at PhxArt this weekend and discover Ignacio’s work alongside our current exhibitions. ✨

Learn more: https://phxart.org/exhibition/2025-arizona-artist-awards/

08/21/2026

Senior Book Club is back this fall 📚

Join us for four mornings of art, literature, and conversation, featuring books that explore creativity, art history, and stories connected to PhxArt’s exhibitions and collections.

🍂 Fall lineup:

❤️ A Perfect Red by Amy Butler Greenfield
🕟 Thursday, September 17 | 10:30 am

🎨 Kusama: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Macellari
🕟 Thursday, October 15 | 10:30 am

🎵 The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
🕟 Thursday, November 19 | 10:30 am

🏛️ The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter
🕟 Thursday, December 17 | 10:30 am

📖 Senior Book Club is a special opportunity for PhxArt members to gather, read, and share thoughtful conversation together.

Reserve your spot today: https://phxart.org/visit/library/

Join Sissy Art at Phoenix Art Museum for the final Summer with Sissy Art activity! Get crafty and create your very own s...
08/20/2026

Join Sissy Art at Phoenix Art Museum for the final Summer with Sissy Art activity! Get crafty and create your very own sock puppet inspired by the puppeteer work of Chris Ignacio, featured in the Arizona Artist Awards exhibition. Choose your colors, add your personality, and bring your one-of-a-kind character to life.

Whether you're a seasoned maker or just looking for a fun, hands-on Saturday activity, this workshop is a playful way to make art and get creative with friends and family.

🎨 August 22 | DIY Sock Puppets | 1–4 pm

🎟️ Free for Members and Summer Pass holders and included with general admission. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

Grab your General Admission Tickets: https://bit.ly/4zlaGOy

08/15/2026

“A twisty treat” – NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE PRESENTS: THE PL***OY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (2026)⁠
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Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth, self-discovery, and unexpected notoriety.⁠
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Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the supposed killer becomes a local hero—and begins to win hearts. But when a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene, his story begins to unravel…⁠
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Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale, full to the brim with secrets.⁠
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📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026⁠
🕛 Time: 1 pm⁠
📍 Location: Whiteman Hall at Phoenix Art Museum⁠
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🎟️ $15 for Members | $20 for Non-Members⁠
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Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4i8FhIZ
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*National Theatre Live ([] is a telecast and not a live performance at the Museum.⁠
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National Theatre Live screenings are made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

One month left to experience Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan! 🏺✨This groundbreaking exhibition celeb...
08/14/2026

One month left to experience Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan! 🏺✨

This groundbreaking exhibition celebrates the originality and virtuosity of 36 women artists who pushed the boundaries of Japanese studio ceramics.

Featuring 40 avant-garde works exploring flora, geology, human anatomy, fantastical forms, color, texture, and more, Radical Clay offers a look at the bold and innovative ways these artists transformed the possibilities of clay.

Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary exhibition before it closes. See it through September 13.

🎟 Grab your tickets: https://phxart.org/visit/tickets/

Image Credits:
Kawaura Saki, Looking for a Crush, 2017. Glazed stoneware. Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz Collection of Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Photography by Richard Goodbody

Exhibition Sponsors:

Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan is organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection and curated by Janice Katz, Roger L. Weston Curator of Japanese Art. Its presentation at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Colin Pearson, Curator of Asian Art.

Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan is made possible by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and Katharine and Nicholas J. Feduska, M.D.

Contemporary art exhibitions and projects are made possible in part by the Rob Walton, Jordan Rose, and Rose Law Group Fund for Contemporary Art.

All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

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Friday 10am - 8pm
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