The Monastery

09/01/2026

We're incredibly grateful for every person who is helping The Monastery become a place where creativity and community can come together in beautiful ways.
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At The Monastery AZ, we believe art is not a luxury. It's necessary part of our everyday lives. It helps us connect, reflect, remember, imagine, and feel more human.⁠
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When you visit the gallery, support local artists, share our posts, attend events, or tell someone about the space, you are helping make that belief real.⁠
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Thank You! ❤️❤️❤️

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08/30/2026

September at The Monastery ✨

There's plenty happening this month, whether you want to make something, slow down with a cup of tea, try your hand at pottery, or simply spend an afternoon with art.

September 17 at 5 PM
Tea in the Gallery
An intimate guided tea experience pairing thoughtfully crafted blends with art, reflection, and conversation.

September 20 at 3 PM
Linocut Workshop with Jyll Mullen
Learn the process of carving and printing your own linocut in this hands on creative workshop.

Every Friday at 6 PM and Saturdays at 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM
Pottery Wheel Class w/ The King and The Flower

And if you have not yet seen our current exhibition, now is the time.

Journey: The Art of Gaylen Stewart & David Brady is on view through September 20. The exhibition explores the artists' personal journeys and the ways art can become a tool for processing, reflection, and healing.

You can visit the gallery during our regular hours:

Friday 12 to 8 PM
Saturday 12 to 8 PM
Sunday 12 to 5 PM

Come make something. Come experience the art. Come spend some time with us.

The Monastery
Downtown Peoria Arts District

Learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.atthemonastery.com/upcoming-events

08/26/2026

Be advised, The Monastery AZ will be closed this coming weekend...

Closed August 28 - 30

We will resume our normal hours Sept 4th

Join us for our current exhibit Journey: The Art of Gaylen Stewart & David Brady.

08/25/2026

Born in Los Angeles, Phoenix-based David Brady is known for his powerful, provocative images of contemporary life and his continuous exploration of the figure through collage, assemblage, oil, and drawing. His recently published graphic memoir, “Into the Tunnel,” chronicles his experience being treated for, and as a survivor of Stage 3 throat cancer.

David, now five years cancer free, turned to drawing as a way to document and process his own cancer journey. His sketches became both personal record and connection point, capturing not only his own experience but also the people surrounding it, including fellow patients, medical professionals, friends, family, and the larger community of voices attempting to offer help and support. His work reflects on the noise that often surrounds illness, the complicated ways people show up for one another, and the unexpected relationships formed along the way. These drawings later became part of a book chronicling that journey.

Check out David's work now on display at The Monastery AZ

Journey: The Art of Gaylen Stewart and David Brady
August 7 - September 20

8301 W Washington St
Peoria, AZ 85345

08/24/2026

08/15/2026

Gaylen Stewart is an art professor and artist, working in oil, watercolor and mixed media. His work explores natural phenomenon, science, mathematical relationships, design, philosophy, his miraculous healing from cancer, and his interaction with God through symbolic imagery and medical documentation.

For Gaylen, a cancer diagnosis in his thirties became part of a much longer artistic exploration of life, the body, and the medical world. After a lump was initially misdiagnosed and went unrecognized for nearly a year, Stewart eventually learned that the cancer had spread into his bloodstream, leading to the removal of 46 lymph nodes. His work emerges from a practice already rooted in questions of life, medicine, vulnerability, and what it means to inhabit a body that can suddenly become unfamiliar.

Check out Gaylen's work now on display at The Monastery AZ

Journey: The Art of Gaylen Stewart and David Brady
August 7 - September 20

8301 W Washington St
Peoria, AZ 85345

08/14/2026

Shop local.

At The Monastery AZ, our retail space is filled with handcrafted goods from local artists and thoughtfully curated items from international artisans.

Each piece is chosen with care because we believe art belongs in the spaces we live, gather, rest, and create.

When you shop with us, you are supporting local makers, honoring craftsmanship, and helping build a creative community where artists are valued and beauty is part of everyday life.

You will find small works of art, handmade goods, meaningful gifts, and pieces that carry the story of the hands that made them.

Come browse during open gallery hours and take a little beauty with you.

The Monastery AZ
Downtown Peoria

08/11/2026

Starting an art collection does not have to feel intimidating.

We've provide some tips to help you get started....

1. Start with what moves you
You do not need to know everything about art to begin collecting. Pay attention to the pieces that make you pause, feel, remember, or wonder.

2. Set a comfortable budget
Collecting art does not have to start with a major investment. Begin with what feels realistic, whether that is a small original, a print, or a handmade piece.

3. Buy from living artists
When you purchase directly from an artist or local gallery, you are not just taking home artwork. You are supporting someone’s creative practice.

4. Ask about the story
Learning what inspired a piece can deepen your connection to it. Ask the artist or gallery about the process, materials, and meaning behind the work.

5. Let your collection grow slowly
A meaningful collection is built over time. Choose pieces that reflect where you have been, what you value, and what you want to live with every day.

At The Monastery, we love helping people find artwork they feel connected to. Whether you are buying your first piece or slowly growing your collection, we can help you explore styles, learn about the artists, understand pricing, and choose work that feels right for your home, your story, and your budget.

08/08/2026

Looking for a space that feels creative, warm, and memorable?

The Monastery AZ is available to rent for private gatherings, workshops, meetings, receptions, celebrations, and community events.

With rotating artwork, an open gallery layout, flexible seating, and indoor and outdoor options, our space is designed for people who want their event to feel intentional, beautiful, and a little unexpected.

Host your next gathering surrounded by local art in the heart of Downtown Peoria.

Booking details are available through our Peerspace listing.

Follow link below to learn more 👇🏽

https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/68e168d4952b8513c0cfa4c3?utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=listing_sharing

08/06/2026

Whether you’re a longtime art love, a curious soul, or simply looking for something meaningful to do, you are welcome here.

The Monastery AZ is open

Friday & Saturday | 12pm - 8pm
Sunday | 12pm - 5pm

Visit us in Downtown Peoria’s growing Art District.

8301 W Washington St
Peoria, AZ 85345

Join us for this Friday from 6pm - 8pm for the opening reception of Journey: The Art of Gaylen Stewart & David Brady