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Art In Phoenix
www.ArtInPhoenix.com
Art Organizations
Art groups can join this list by using this online form
Arizona Art Alliance
The Arizona Art Alliance is a non-profit organization of 22 art groups representing nearly 4,000 artists statewide. The Alliance is committed to the promotion and appreciation of fine art and the enrichment that art brings to the community and to it's community outreach programs.
Arizona Artists Guild
Professional and aspiring artist promoting opportunities in the visual arts including exhibitions, educational and outreach programs.
Arizona CLAY is an association of workers in clay in art and commerce who unite in the purpose of advancing public appreciation of clay as a medium of expression.
Arizona Consortium for the Arts
Our vision is to build a multi-cultural arts center with an open door policy! We are seeking an existing building or will build a new facility for a theater, gallery, art studios, classroom space and a cafe. The Gallery will host art exhibits by Arizona artists. The art studios will have working spaces for individual artists. There will be rooms dedicated to state-of-the-art painting and life drawing, ceramics, photography darkroom, sculpting, printmking, recording studio, dance studio and jewelry design. The Center will have space for writers and poets to read their work. The theater will have a schedule for community theater, musicians and performance groups to have a place to rehearse and perform. We will offer classes by the finest regional professional teachers and artists.
The Arizona Pastel Artists Association is a non-profit organization of pastel artists who are dedicated to promoting artistic creativity, art appreciation and increased awareness of pastel as a fine arts medium. Through workshops, programs and art exhibits, the APAA seeks to engage the broader community in the creative challenge, while encouraging and nurturing creative skills of our membership.
Arizona Plein Air Painters
APAP is a state wide fellowship of artists dedicated to practicing and promoting the tradition of plein air painting. The members work in partnership with state and federal organizations to protect public access that preserves landscapes and historic areas within the state, promoting the diversity of Arizona's land, history, and cultures.
We are also dedicated to the importance of art education and welcome all persons wanting to be involved in learning, supporting, and strengthening the arts.
The Arizona Watercolor Association (AWA) was founded in 1960 by professional watercolor artists and instructors. It hosts a National Watercolor Exhibition, and two Membership Exhibitions, all juried by nationally acclaimed artists. The AWA is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies and the Arts Council of Phoenix.
Art Awakenings celebrates the purposeful process of self-discovery through creative experience for adults with mental illness. In a safe, supportive environment, opportunities exist for development of personal wellness and successful community living
Art League West
Professional and amateur artists who share an appreciation for the visual arts. The League offers opportunities for artists to exhibit their work throughout southwest Phoenix.
ARTability serves as a bridge between arts organizations and individuals with disabilities by promoting accessible programming in the arts and facilitating connections to services and resources.
Artist Networking Group
We are a community of artists who encourage, support and provide honest feedback when asked. We share advice, suggestions and contact information that will help overcome challenges faced as an solitary artist. The group consists of business owners and hobbyists with varying levels of experience. Our artists range from metal smiths, photographers, glass makers, and painters.
Artlink
Artlink is the sponsor of Art Detour and First Fridays . Artlink is an all volunteer organization dedicated to bringing together artists, the public, and businesses for a greater understanding, appreciation, and promotion of the arts and the development of a strong and vital downtown Phoenix arts community.
BeyondeyeGallery Art Group, specializes in custom designed Fine Art Collections & Interior design accents. Representing a great variety of styles, forms, themes, and techniques. Featuring an extensive collection of original paintings and revolutionary designs. Creating functional, dynamic, and visionary art, from the classic, traditional to portraiture and figurative.
Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival
The mission of the non-profit Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival (CCFAF) is to promote, celebrate and fund film and the arts by establishing and funding the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival. The arts include performing, visual and literary arts. Applications to enter the annual competion are available on the Festival's website.
Desert Dance Theatre
Desert Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company that was founded in 1979. Under the direction of Lisa R. Chow, Step Raptis and Marion Kirk Jones, the company has an eclectic variety of dances in the current repertory, which range from classical, comical, abstract and theatrical. The company is comprised of experienced performers, choreographers and enthusiastic educators who strive to bring the openness, spontaneity and diversity of dance to the public. The company offers a variety of quality programs to schools and communities that are inspiring, entertaining and educational, including: master classes, lecture demonstrations and performances.
East Valley Art Guild
The East Valley Art Guild has over 200 members and is one of the fastest growing and largest arts organizations in Arizona. We organize the 4th Friday ArtWalk at Mesa Riverview and have 3rd Thursday meetings where we have 75 artists attend.
Figurative Art Group, Phoenix
Free Yahoo group for the Phoenix Figurative / Portrait Art community - artists and models are welcome to join.
Free Arts of Arizona
A nonprofit organization that fosters the creative spirit of abused, homeless and at-risk children and their families.
Gilbert Visual Artists' League
Gilbert Visual Artist's League provides local artists in and around Gilbert Arizona with opportunities to exhibit their work in the community, form associations with other artists, and practice and improve their art skills.
Free to the public, regularly held celebration in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, live music, and fun for the whole family. MACFest offers a consistent, easy, and affordable way for the many wonderful artists in Mesa, the Valley, and Arizona to expose and sell their work.
You can Exhibit and Sell your own original works of quality Art and Craft. (The original artist must be present). 10’ x 10’ sites will be made available on a First serve basis. (No electricity. Exhibitors will need to provide space setup equipment.) The cost is $15 per artist per day. Eac artist at MACFest is responsible for their own permits, licensing and tax requirements regarding the display and sale of their product within the city of Mesa and the State of Arizona.
MACFest is committed to uphold high standards of ARTISTIC products and display. Only quality, original hand made works of Arts and Crafts will be exhibited by the Artists themselves (“Made by Me”). For more information visit our website.
Mesa Arts League
Promoting the arts since 1936! Over 200 members strong who come from all over the United States and Canada. We have a great monthly meeting every second Tuesday with live professional artist demonstrations, food, networking, art product prizes and FUN!
Music and the Arts at Saint Thomas Aquinas
Music and the Arts, established by Matthew Sprinkle in 2004, was creadted to present the highest quality of music and art, from a variety of traditions at the Church of Saint Thomas Aquinas, in Phoenix's Southwest Valley, featuring world-class musicians and emerging artists for the cultural enrichment, education, and enjoyment of the entire region.
Phoenix Arts Group, Inc.
is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness of the arts and their role in human development. We design exhibits, sponsor workshops, host educators, artists, authors and activists, and offer classes and workshops to students from pre-school through retirement.
Quan'tum Art, Inc.
A Phoenix-Chandler based fine art company represently the work of John L. Gleason and Jacque L. Keller along with other USA artists. Reknowned for their sponsorship of exhibitions for non-profit organizations such as East Valley Child Crisis Center, Sojouner Center, Chandler Center for the Arts, SMOCA Art Tours, etc. Are working in conjunction with Western International University to bring art to their Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler campuses. Inquire about ongoing Calls to Artists.
Santa Maria Artists' Group
An informal group of artists that meets in Glendale to support, promote, collaborate, and network with member artists.
Scottsdale Artists' League
The league holds meetings with a special interest feature for members and guests the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. throughout the year at Glass and Garden Church - 8620 E McDonald Dr., Scottsdale, Arizona.
Sonoran Arts League
A North Valley arts group that sponsors classes, workshops and "Hidden in the Hills", an annual tour of member artists' studios.
West Valley Arts Councill
The West Valley Arts Council (WVAC) exists to build audiences for all of the arts, to drive arts policy forward, and to champion arts education throughout the West Valley.
WVAC was incorporated as the Cultural Arts Society West in 1969, and changed its name to the West Valley Fine Arts Council in 1989 to reflect a broader, more inclusive vision. It became the West Valley Arts Council in 2004. WVAC has been central to creating what is recognized as a “high quality of life” for West Valley residents, and is the only multi-disciplinary arts organization of its type and scope in the Valley.