Art Detour offers diverse experiences
Experience the diversity of the Phoenix arts scene at the four-day extravaganza Art Detour.
The 29th annual event March 16-19 is an opportunity to peruse nearly 90 galleries, studios, cultural institutions, retailers and nightlife destinations around downtown and uptown Phoenix. Many artists will be present, demonstrating their skills and chatting with visitors.
This is also an opportunity for many artists and galleries to collaborate on special projects and group shows, and host popup exhibits.
This year’s theme is “Artist Forward” and has been called “one of the most important events in Phoenix’s calendar” by Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton.
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contemporary and ancient faiths, ethnicity and the U.S./Mexico border. The reception will also feature entertainment from DJ JoJo Flores and Rani “G.”
Details:6-10 p.m. Friday, March 17. The exhibit will be on display through April 30. Found:Re Phoenix, 1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
Szabo Wike Yuko Pop-Up Art Show
This pop-up exhibition will feature works by Marilyn Szabo, Thaddeus Mace Wike, and Yuko Yabuki. The artists will all be present for the opening, and the works will remain on display throughout Art Detour.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19. La Melgosa, 1023 Grand Ave., Ste. C, Phoenix.
‘That New’
This event will feature a variety of different media: performance art, interactive installa- tions and innovative glass works. There will also be live music and food trucks. Proceeds benefit the Arizona State University Neon Club Collaborating with Ascending Artists Association.
Details: 5-11 p.m. Friday, March 17; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, March 18; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 19. Unexpected Art Gallery, 734 W. Polk St., Phoenix. $10 suggested donation.
10th Annual Mutant Piñata Show
This annual exhibition, created by Beatrice Moore, is a favorite of Art Detour visitors. The exhibition features piñatas of various themes, from fun and quirky to serious and somber, created by artists and members of the community of all skill levels.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19. Chartreuse, 1301 Grand Ave., Phoenix.
‘Intersection’
The city of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture presents this temporary installation, shown for two nights only. Local artist Casey Farina of Union Digital Inc. was commissioned for the project, and his interactive digital experience will be showcased on the A.E. England Building at Civic Space Park.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 17-18. A.E. England Building, Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave.
An Afternoon in the Park
Get your creative juices flowing and join others for an al fresco art session in the park. Get inspired by the scenery around you and try your hand at en plein air painting.
Details: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1222 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
‘Transcendent Depths’
This dual exhibition from Erik Karvonen and Cheryl Sosnowski will take place in First Studio, Arizona’s first television studio, which was built in 1949. The space was where the popular series “The Wallace and Ladmo Show” got its start.
Details: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 17; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18. First Studio, 631 N. First Ave., Phoenix.
‘No Paint Required’
Constance McBride and Erik Karvonen teamed up with with five Valley artists to showcase non-paint works in this unique contemporary art exhibit.
Details: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 17; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Exhibit runs through April 7. Coe House, 365 N. Fourth Ave., Phoenix.
Matti Baine’s Airstream Gallery
This mobile art gallery will feature paintings influenced by the circus, created from natural pigments on old world maps. Baine will paint on her trapeze rig throughout the weekend.
Details: 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 17. 11 a.m..-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19. McKinley Street and 13th Avenue, Phoenix.