Arts & Performances

Phoenix is known for its vibrant culture and art venues. The most popular spots in Phoenix for the arts are Downtown Phoenix. Those interested in exploring the city arts and culture venues will find the ones here to be diverse and quite informative.

Local artworks as well as international artworks are showcased here and the famous Artlink Organization has helped to spread the word around on Phoenix as a primary centre for the arts.

There are many popular Phoenix Art venues you will see when on travel in Phoenix. Let's take a look at some places that you might find interesting to visit.

Heard Museum (2301 North Central Av) - If you want to see an awesome collection of Native American Arts, this is the place to come. There are group tours available here and the collection of arts and artifact is indeed extensive. Some of the items on display include Katsina Dolls, Sculpture, Textiles and World Cultures materials.

Phoenix Art Museum - This venue is a must to visit as its showcases a large collection of art works from different parts of the world such as Asia and Latin America. Visitors can see modern as well as heritage works on display here. There is not fee on the first Friday on every month.

Mesa Arts Centre (East Main St) - This vibrant performing arts centre has a lot of contemporary art works on display and it serve as venue for the performing arts such as musicals, theatre performance, Broadway shows, dance shows, comedy shows and much more. You can find the best of Phoenix Art here.

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park (4619 E. Washington Street) - This Park is just the place to come for exploring archeological excavations. It's is the country's only city-operated archeological site and it gives visitors insight into the pre-Columbian Hohokam civilization.

First Friday - This Phoenix Art walk venue is located in Downtown Phoenix and is held in every month on the First Friday of the month. It is organized by the non-profit organization Artlink and it brings together artists from all over.

Children's Museum of Phoenix - Located in Downtown Phoenix, this museum has been put up especially for children who are ten years and younger. It is made up of three stories and has a lot of thing that will keep kids entertained.

Each of these places give you plenty to see and experience and you will find visiting all of them to be a unique experience.