Sculpture at Scottsdale roundabout joins city’s public art collection / KTAR
The city of Scottsdale has unveiled a 50-foot steel sculpture at a roundabout in north Scottsdale that geometrically transforms from a circle at its base to a hexagon in the middle to a triangle at the top. The artwork, TRI-HEX-CIRC, was created by internationally recognized Phillip K. Smith III and is located within the traffic circle at the intersection of Raintree Drive and Hayden Road.
Navajo artist Corey Begay uses art as catalyst for change / Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo painter and graphic designer, Corey Begay, is working on a mural in downtown Flagstaff with the intent of helping inform people about the water they use and how much of it is taken from Navajo and Hopi lands.
Tempe grants nearly $200K to local arts programming / Tempe Independent
Tempe has awarded 27 arts grants to nonprofit organizations and artists collectives that present arts and culture programming in the city. The funding supports a wide variety of activities, from theatre groups to musical performances to inventive arts events in unexpected spaces.
Looking back at the Phoenix skyline, from 1889 to today / Phoenix New Times
More than 130 years ago, the Phoenix skyline featured barely any buildings taller than a few stories. But as the population of Phoenix grew, so has the look of downtown. Walk through history with these photos of the Phoenix skyline through the decades.
Mesa artist Talia Dudley receives artist-in-residence award / Mesa Independent
Mesa artist Talia Dudley recently received the summer artist-in-residence award from Rancho Linda Vista arts. This position is awarded annually to one gifted visual artist from entries received from artists across the Southwest.
How does Arizona Philharmonic find top-notch musicians? / Prescott eNews
Every August, before the new season starts, Arizona Philharmonic looks for the most gifted musicians to join its orchestra. The process is done with candidates behind a screen to protect them from any bias, and musicians are assigned a number to protect their anonymity.
Magnificent Museums: Heard Museum in Phoenix / azfamily.com
Founded in 1929, the Heard Museum is internationally recognized and dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art. The museum’s new exhibit, “Art & Sole” speaks to the versatility of the artists and showcases how they demonstrate their artistic style on shoes.