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Event Archive · July 16, 2026
Temporary Public Art Celebration
Artists Sawyer Boyd and Tyson Krank shared the inspiration, design, and technical process behind Scottsdale's temporary public artworks at this July gathering at SMoCA.
- When
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 · starts at 5 PM
- Where
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art · SMoCA
- Artists
- Sawyer Boyd · Tyson Krank
- Admission
- Free
On View Now · Through January 10, 2027
WTFOLK
More than 60 local artists ask what folk art is—and what it can become now. The exhibition brings together 2D and 3D works across a wide range of mediums, exploring the objects, symbols, patterns, and stories that carry meaning across generations.
- Where
- FOUND:RE Contemporary · FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
- Opened
- Friday, July 17, 2026 · 6–8 PM · free
- On View
- July 17, 2026 – January 10, 2027
- Address
- 1100 N Central Ave · Phoenix
All works will be available to purchase in person and online.
Exhibition Archive · July 17–August 18
Compression + Orientations
Eye Lounge presented two solo exhibitions together at Modified Arts: Compression by Memo Gutierrez and Orientations by Kiel Posner.
- Opened
- Friday, July 17, 2026 · 6–9 PM
- Where
- Modified Arts · 407 E Roosevelt St · Phoenix
- Compression
- Memo Gutierrez · July 17 – August 18
- Orientations
- Kiel Posner · July 17 – August 18
Exhibition Archive · July 17–24
Pools of Confusion
A week-long two-person exhibition featuring artists Bruce Boyd and Ruby Tooth at Rocket Space Gallery in Tempe, concluding with a closing party on July 24.
- Opening Reception
- Friday, July 17, 2026 · 6–9 PM
- Closing Party
- Friday, July 24, 2026 · 5–10 PM
- Where
- Rocket Space Gallery · 37 W Southern Ave · Tempe
- Admission
- Free · all welcome
Exhibition Archive · July 18, 2026
BIGPRINT
Sam Kee Photo Gallery presented a group photography exhibition at Arizona Center during a packed weekend of downtown Phoenix art openings.
- When
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 5–10 PM
- Where
- Sam Kee Photo Gallery · Arizona Center
- Address
- 455 N 3rd St · Suite 1100 · Phoenix
Event Archive · July 18, 2026
Wasted Ink Distro Appreciation Day
Wasted Ink invited readers to celebrate Phoenix’s volunteer-run zine shop in person and online during International Zine Month. The distro and online shop remain worth supporting.
- When
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 · in-person hours 11 AM–6 PM
- Where
- Wasted Ink Zine Distro · 323 W McDowell Rd · Phoenix
- Discount Code
ilovezines· valid online and in person
ilovezines.
Screening Archive · July 18, 2026
ASCO: Without Permission
Palabra presented Travis Gutiérrez Senger’s documentary about ASCO, the revolutionary Chicano art collective that transformed 1970s Los Angeles through radical performance, photography, film, and public intervention.
- When
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Schedule
- Reception 7 PM · screening 8 PM
- Where
- Palabra · 909 N 1st St · Phoenix
- Admission
- $10
On View Now · Through September 13
AXIOM
A solo exhibition of new work by Alison Auditore, Modified Arts Gallery's resident artist member. Through delicate line work and stippling, Auditore considers what it means to hold world-altering knowledge in the palms of our hands—and to move between joy and despair with the swipe of a finger.
- Where
- Modified Arts · 407 E Roosevelt St · Phoenix
- When
- August 21 – September 13, 2026
- Opened
- Friday, August 21 · 6–9 PM · free and open to the public
- Gallery Hours
- Fri 6–9 PM · Sat 1–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
On View Now · Phoenix Art Museum
The Instrument of Troubled Dreams
On view in Arizona for the first time, Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller's interactive audio installation invites visitors to sit at a replica of a 1960s Mellotron and play the keyboard. Each of its 72 keys activates a different sound effect, vocal track, or musical passage. Those sounds move through 23 speakers surrounding the listener, turning every performance into a distinct, immersive cinematic experience.
- Where
- Phoenix Art Museum · Lower Level Katz Wing
- When
- On view through May 2028
New Dispatch · Exhibition Reflection
Pennies, Plates and Shoes, Oh My!
Heidi Dauphin and Laura Spaulding Best transform treasured objects into an ode to the beauty of the mundane in The Collectionists at Vision Gallery.
- Artists
- Heidi Dauphin · Laura Spaulding Best
- On View
- Through November 7, 2026 · Vision Gallery
Opening Night Archive · June 19, 2026
All Eyes On You IV
A look back at opening night for Eye Lounge Gallery’s juried group exhibition on Roosevelt Row. The exhibition concluded July 12, 2026.
- Where
- Eye Lounge Gallery · 407 E Roosevelt St · Downtown Phoenix
- Exhibition Dates
- June 19 – July 12, 2026
- Hours
- Fri 6–9 PM · Sat 1–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
On View Now · Through September 26
Summer Groove
A summer group exhibition at Lisa Sette Gallery inspired by rhythm, repetition, movement, color, pattern, and the pulse of the season. Works span painting, sculpture, and mixed media by Rachel Bess, Andy Burgess, Claudio Dicochea, Carlos Estévez, Mayme Kratz, Marie Navarre, Hunt Rettig, Ato Ribeiro, Julianne Swartz, Xawery Wolski, and others.
- Where
- Lisa Sette Gallery · 210 East Catalina Drive · Phoenix
- When
- June 6 – September 26, 2026
- Opened
- Saturday, June 6 · 1–3 PM
On View Now · Through September 22
Everything That Grows Here
A group exhibition at the Gallery at TCA's Satellite Gallery featuring work by Sawyer Boyd, Goolam Saber, Kelsey Phillips, and Ryan Greene.
- Where
- Satellite Gallery · Tempe Post Office · 500 S. Mill Ave.
- When
- On view through September 22, 2026
On View Now · Through September
Simbiosis
Organized by CALA Alliance and curated by Saúl Gabriel Millan, Simbiosis places work by seven local artists inside Chilte, a Mexican restaurant on Grand Avenue. The exhibition continues CALA's exploration of the relationship between artists, local commerce, and nontraditional art spaces.
- Where
- Chilte · 765 Grand Ave. · Phoenix
- When
- On view through September 2026
- Artists
- Elexus Lopez, Erik Carrasco, Noelle Martinez, Marc Basil, Villamil & Villamil, Angel Robles, and Martin Moreno
Field Note · Past Installation
Forever Unfolding
Local artist Celleste Caraway suspended nine painted plywood panels, each measuring eight feet wide, throughout the patio at Arizona Wilderness in downtown Phoenix. The temporary installation brought contemporary art into an everyday gathering space and marked the first in what is hoped to become an ongoing rotating installation series.
- Artist
- Celleste Caraway
- Where
- Arizona Wilderness · Downtown Phoenix
- When
- May 16 – June 28, 2026
Happenings
On view now
Exhibitions to catch around the Valley, updated September 14, 2026.
Romeo, Whiskey, Charlie & more
Bob Allen · Five15Arts at Chartreuse · more than 20 mixed-media works weaving together memory, observation, and visual narrative
Valley Deep/Mountain High + Earthwork, an Exploration
Shemer Art Center · Arizona Plein Air Painters · sculptures by David Knorr and paintings by Ann Osgood
The Collectionists
Heidi Dauphin + Laura Spalding Best · Vision Gallery · Chandler · a collaborative installation rooted in the artists’ shared impulse to collect objects
Wrought by Fire + Cross Check
ASU Art Museum · metalwork by four women artists of the Southwest · collaborative works by William Wegman and hockey player-turned-artist Jacob Trouba
Fall 2026 Exhibitions
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum · Recon/Figured · BRUTAL BEAUTY · Perla Segovia: RETABLO SONORENSE · Samira Hemmat · Zarco Guerrero
Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan
Phoenix Art Museum · Steele Gallery · more than 80 paintings, drawings, and sketches spanning the South Korean artist’s career
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Temporary Public Art
Nostalgia of the Inspired One
Sawyer Boyd's welded steel sculpture brings automotive pinstriping into three dimensions, blending childhood imagination, Venezuelan heritage, and mythological visual language. Installed March 25, 2026 through Spring 2028.
Scottsdale Arts temporary artwork
Temporary Public Art
Proof of Process
Tyson Krank's sculpture sits at Scottsdale Road and Oak Street as a record of slow, deliberate making. Built entirely by hand, the work centers persistence, patience, discipline, and the quiet transformation that happens when an artist stays with the process. Installed March 25, 2026 through Spring 2028.
Scottsdale Arts temporary artwork
Public Art · Downtown Phoenix
Glass Saguaro at Arizona Center
Mikey Butzine's 10-foot-tall saguaro combines blown glass, metal, and neon at Arizona Center. Visit in the evening to fully experience the blue and green light moving through the sculpture.
Public Art · Tempe
Sun Garden
Created by Joseph O'Connell and Creative Machines, Sun Garden brings 15 nature-inspired sculptures to the Mill Avenue underpass just north of Broadway. The translucent, reflective forms cast shifting color and shadows throughout the day and illuminate the west side of the underpass at night.
Images courtesy of Tempe City Arts.
For Artists
Calls, cash, workshops, and doors cracked open by artists
National Park Service Artist-in-Residence Opportunities
Explore more than 50 artist residency programs in national parks across the country. Opportunities are available for visual artists, writers, musicians, and other creative disciplines; programs are typically two to four weeks and many include lodging. Each park sets its own application process and deadline.
Exhibit at Yuma Art Center
Emerging and established artists working in any medium may submit work for future solo exhibitions or group collaborations across the center’s four gallery spaces. The gallery schedule is typically planned about two years ahead, and selected artists are contacted as openings become available.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grants
Professional painters, sculptors, printmakers, and other artists working on paper may apply year-round for unrestricted grants supporting professional work and personal expenses. Applicants must be actively exhibiting in professional venues. Students and work primarily in commercial art, graphic art, video, performance, film, craft, generative art, or photography are not eligible.
Arts Foundation Public Artist Roster
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona extended the deadline for its 2026–2028 Public Artist Roster RFQ. Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply. Artists accepted into the roster are automatically eligible to compete for public art projects with budgets up to $100,000 for the City of Tucson. Deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The Other Art Fair
Independent artists can apply to exhibit and sell work directly, meet visitors and collectors in person, and join an accessible fair built around emerging art, installations, performances, and unexpected encounters. Applications are free. Deadline: June 30. Fair: November 12–15, 2026 at OnJackson.
Apply for PhoenixLight Work Artist-in-Residence 2027
Photographers and artists working in image-based media can apply for a one-month residency in Syracuse, New York. International applicants are welcome, and the selected artist receives a $7,500 stipend. Application fee: $10. Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Design the 2026 Grand Ave Festival Poster
Historic Grand Avenue is calling for artists to design the 2026 Grand Ave Festival poster. Submission deadline: July 6, 2026.
Apply at bit.ly/grandave2026Grand Ave Festival 2026
Artisans and vendors should watch for Grand Ave Festival applications and FAQs in mid-July. The festival takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026 on historic Grand Avenue.
Follow Grand Ave FestivalB.O.L.D Collective
B.O.L.D Collective is raising support to help build out Phoenix's next artist hub downtown, with studios, tools, workshops, events, and community programming. The vision: a space for local artists to create, connect, and thrive.
Rocking S Art Ranch
Artists, writers, choreographers, composers, and other creative practitioners can apply for a Phoenix residency lasting from two weeks to three months. The ranch provides a studio and onsite accommodation, plus access to shared tools and equipment. Residents cover travel, food, living expenses, and art supplies. Deadline: July 15, 2026.
Community Arts Grant Program
Scottsdale Arts is accepting applications for community arts grants supporting Scottsdale-based and Valley arts and culture organizations. The program funds a wide range of programs and events while supporting long-term growth and sustainability across Scottsdale's arts and cultural landscape. Deadline: July 27, 2026.
Community Art Engagement Pre-Qualified List
Community-based artists are encouraged to apply for a roster of artists who may be hired to create participatory art activities at Chandler community events during 2026–2027. Deadline: June 22, 2026.
Art One Foundation
Nonprofit support for high school and college-level student artists, including art supplies, tuition assistance, grants, and space to create. Students can apply for grants and assistance through the foundation.
Student artist resources
Tempe Center for the Arts
Watch TCA for group exhibition calls, temporary public art displays, artist residencies, and low-cost resident-led workshops.
Superstition Sunset Market
Tuesday-night indoor market from 5–8 PM at Superstition Farm, 3440 S. Hawes Rd., Mesa. Vendors do not need to bring a tent.
EV Epic Marketplace Feastival
Monthly Saturday-morning market from 7–11 AM at 22301 S. Summers Pl., Queen Creek. Contact Romy for upcoming dates and vendor availability.
Central Arts Market at Roosevelt Row Apartments
First Friday returns July 3 from 6–11 PM with live music, performances, artists, vendors, and more. Vendor spaces are $60, with registration linked in the Central Arts Market Instagram bio.
Central Arts Market InstagramWork With Cahokia
Indigenous and BIPOC artists can sign up for consideration for gallery exhibitions, retail showcases, vending spaces, pop-ups, community events, and other opportunities. Cahokia also offers mentorship and resources in marketing, brand development, and project management.
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