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Keywords – Desert, Optimism, Eclectic, Contemporary, Native, Artistic
Population: 4,281,899
Incorporated: 1881
Nicknames: Valley of the Sun, The Valley, PHX, The 602, Bird City,
Tourism / Place branding / Historic Landmark
- Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Spa
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Modern Phoenix
- Hotel Valley Ho
New Arch / Urban developments
- Will Bruder
- Phoenix Central Library
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
- Deer Valley Rock Art Center
- The Palo Verde Library by Wendell Burnette and Gould Evans
- The Loloma Transit station
- Richard Meier’s new contemporary courthouse
Design businesses
Creative initiatives
- Eye Lounge [ art ]
Local businesses
- Made Art Boutique
- Tammie Coe Cakes
- Welcome Diner
- Rhythm Room
- Passage
- My Florist Café
- Zoës Kitchen
- LGO, La Grande Orange Grocery and Pizzeria – located in an old post office.
Institutions / Organizations
- AIGA Arizona
- Heard Museum (Native American Art)
- Pueblo Grande Museum
Art and Design Schools
- Arizona State University
- Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Innovation Space (ASU)
- Stardust Center (ASU)
Articles / Blogs / Other
Rebecca Blume Rothman
on Jul 2nd, 2009
@ 10:46 pm:
Hi -
A collegue mentioned this project to me after meeting you at AFTA. In looking at your stops in Phoenix, I thought I’d suggest a few. While in town, take the light rail from Central and Camelback towards downtown. Stop first at Stinkweeds Records and Frances Boutique to get a sense of local craft and the music scene. A few blocks south, hit LUX and Pane Bianco on Central, next to what was once Passage (now closed). Once downtown, there are several retail/ dining stops worth noting such as Bunky Boutique, The Roosevelt Tavern, Cibo and more. All of these businesses support local art and design efforts. To fully appreciate the creative initiatives taken by residents, visit Modified on Roosevelt Street where music and visual art is the focus. On Grand Avenue you’ll find other artist run spaces such as the Chocolate Factory and (just a bit north) Tilt Gallery. The convention center is a must as it’s home to a stunning Louise Bourgouis sculpture as well as many other works of art (part of the Phoenix Public Art Municipal Collection). One last must is a visit to Civic Space Park at night.
I could go on and on but I’m sure that you’re pretty booked already. Best wishes on your journey~