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Phoenix Art Museum The Southwest’s largest art museum, home to a collection of more than 21,000 objects in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Curtis.
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Top exhibitions are shown alongside the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 objects of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography, and fashion design. Phoenix Art Museum hosts photography exhibitions through its landmark partnership with The University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography. Visitors can also enjoy the Lemon Art Research Library, the largest specialized fine arts library in the region, along with the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors and a collection of works by renowned Arizona artist Philip C. For additional information please visit phxart.org or call 602-257-1880.

🕶️ Noirvember is back—with a twist. This year, we’re trading black-and-white for a little more color.Our Color of Noir f...
10/21/2026

🕶️ Noirvember is back—with a twist. This year, we’re trading black-and-white for a little more color.

Our Color of Noir film series dives into the dark, twisted, and unpredictable side of cinema, featuring four standout films that prove noir looks good in every shade.

🎞️ Chinatown — A private investigator uncovers a web of corruption, scandal, and deadly secrets in sun-soaked 1930s Los Angeles.

🔪 Blood Simple — Jealousy, deception, and murder collide in the Coen Brothers’ razor-sharp debut.

🧩 Memento — A man with short-term memory loss hunts for his wife’s killer in Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller, where nothing is quite as it seems.

🌃 Drive — Ryan Gosling stars as a getaway driver drawn into a dangerous heist in this neon-lit, synth-scored thriller.

Four films. Countless shadows. A whole new palette of noir.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://phxart.org/special-events-series/color-of-noir/

ANNOUNCING: Discover five decades of Nike design, innovation, and cultural influence in Nike: Form Follows Motion presen...
10/20/2026

ANNOUNCING: Discover five decades of Nike design, innovation, and cultural influence in Nike: Form Follows Motion presented by PNC Bank.

From the iconic Swoosh to Air Max and Flyknit, the exhibition explores the ideas, people, and processes behind some of Nike’s most influential designs. Featuring rare prototypes, original design studies, and selections from the Department of Nike Archives, this exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of a global icon.

📅 On View April 14, 2027
📍 Phoenix Art Museum

Learn more: https://phxart.org/exhibition/nike-form-follows-motion/

IMAGE CREDIT:
Key Visual "Nike: Form Follows Motion" © Vitra Design Museum, graphic design: Daniel Streat

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Nike: Form Follows Motion is organized by the Vitra Design Museum in Germany and is curated by Glenn Adamson and assistant curator Marcella Hanika with exhibition design by JA Projects and graphic design by Daniel Streat, Visual Fields.

The presentation of Nike: Form Follows Motion at Phoenix Art Museum is coordinated by Summer Rye, Fashion Curatorial Assistant, and Rebekah Monahan, Fashion Collection Manager, and presented by PNC Bank. It is also made possible through the generosity of Men’s Arts Council.

In-kind support is provided by Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix.

All exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum are underwritten by the Phoenix Art Museum Exhibition Excellence Fund, founded by The Opatrny Family Foundation with additional major support provided by Joan Cremin.

“Mediocrity is not allowed in the kingdom of genius.” 🎶 Presenting AMADEUS (1984) on Wednesday, October 28, at Phoenix A...
10/14/2026

“Mediocrity is not allowed in the kingdom of genius.” 🎶 Presenting AMADEUS (1984) on Wednesday, October 28, at Phoenix Art Museum, in collaboration with Southwest Shakespeare Company.

Sumptuous, irreverent, and filled with immortal music, Miloš Forman’s adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed play tells the story of the rivalry between musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and court composer Antonio Salieri. As Salieri grows increasingly consumed by jealousy over Mozart’s extraordinary talent, he devises a scheme that threatens to destroy them both.

Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, Amadeus is a lavish tale of genius, ambition, and treachery that brings one of classical music’s most legendary rivalries to the screen.

🍿 Concessions available! Grab popcorn, soda, and candy to enjoy during the film.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28
🎥 6 pm
📍 Location: Whiteman Hall at Phoenix Art Museum

🎟️ Free for Members | $10 for Non-Members

See the film at PhxArt, then experience the story live! Southwest Shakespeare Company presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus at Mesa Arts Center November 14–29.

Grab your tickets: https://shorturl.at/ebbOI

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Phoenix Art Museum is proud to offer all Indigenous Peoples free admission October ...
10/13/2026

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Phoenix Art Museum is proud to offer all Indigenous Peoples free admission October 14–18 during regular Museum hours, including access to special exhibitions. ✨

No tribal ID or CDIB card required—just visit in person to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you to PhxArt!

📅 October 14–18, 2026
🎟️ Free admission for all Indigenous Peoples
📍 Phoenix Art Museum

10/10/2026

The legendary inspiration for Gladiator. Ridley Scott was so struck by Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Pollice Verso that he immediately signed on, saying: “I’m doing this movie.”

The 17,000 sq. ft. James K. Ballinger Wing is back on view at PhxArt today which also includes:

🌎 Art of the Americas
🎨 Art of Europe
🖌️ Ed Mell: In the Studio
🏜️ George Elbert Burr: The Desert Etchings
✨ The Art of Philip C. Curtis

🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://phxart.org/visit/tickets/

🎨 It's Kids Day this Sunday at PhxArt!Bring the whole family to Phoenix Art Museum for a day of hands-on creativity and ...
10/08/2026

🎨 It's Kids Day this Sunday at PhxArt!

Bring the whole family to Phoenix Art Museum for a day of hands-on creativity and play! Designed for visitors of all ages, Kids Day at PhxArt features interactive in-gallery art-making, Storytime, and dynamic performances that connect you with PhxArt’s collection and special exhibitions 💃🏽🌮🎭

This October, Kids Day is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Immerse yourself in a cultural experience with art-making, music and dance:

🎨 Talavera Tile Making | Noon–5 pm
Design your own tile inspired by the Mexican tradition of Talavera.

🎭 Mask Making | Noon–5 pm
Get creative with the Cultural Coalition.

📚 Lemon Library Book Sale + Children’s Book Drive | Noon–5 pm
Shop for a new read and help put books in the hands of young readers.

🌮 El Fogón de Joy | Noon–5 pm
Grab authentic Mexican cuisine from the food truck.

📖 Storytime | 1:30–2 pm
Enjoy a reading of *Señorita Mariposa* by Ben Gundersheimer.

💃🏽 Youth Desert Sounds Mariachi | 2–2:45 pm
Catch a lively dance performance from Desert Sounds Mariachi.

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ Noon–5 pm
🎟️ Free for Members | Included with General Admission

Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4hK50po

Come make, move, listen, eat and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! ❤️

Kids Day is made possible by Desert Financial Credit Union, with additional support from the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, The Discount Tire Endowment for Children’s Art Programs, and the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Thanks to the transformative generosity of Dr. Sukumar Nagendran, Phoenix Art Museum is launching a new Sri Lankan + Sou...
10/06/2026

Thanks to the transformative generosity of Dr. Sukumar Nagendran, Phoenix Art Museum is launching a new Sri Lankan + South Asian Art initiative—anchored by a dedicated gallery for Sri Lankan art and a newly named Art of Asia Wing.

The gift will also expand the Museum’s collection through new acquisitions, deepen research and scholarship, and create new opportunities for community engagement.

We’re proud to share this next chapter in the Museum’s commitment to bringing more stories, artists, and perspectives from South Asia into view.

Learn more at: https://phxart.org/phxart-announces-historic-gift-from-sukumar-nagendran-establishes-dedicated-sri-lankan-art-initiative/

Christian Siriano is coming to PhxArt. ✨ Celebrate 60 years of fashion with Phoenix Art Museum and the Arizona Costume I...
10/03/2026

Christian Siriano is coming to PhxArt. ✨

Celebrate 60 years of fashion with Phoenix Art Museum and the Arizona Costume Institute during an unforgettable evening with award-winning CFDA designer Christian Siriano on October 20.

Since launching his eponymous label in 2008, Siriano has become a major force in American fashion, celebrated for his bold designs and commitment to beauty and diversity on the runway and red carpet. His designs have been worn by former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Billy Porter, Ariana Grande, Cardi B, and more, and his work has been featured at The MET, the V&A, Crystal Bridges and Kensington Palace.

Choose your Christian Siriano experience:

RUNWAY SHOW + RECEPTION | $250 for the public | $175 for ACI members
6–9 pm
Experience a Christian Siriano runway show featuring works from his Spring/Summer 2027 collection, followed by a private reception and Q&A with the designer, the launch of PhxArt’s new fashion publication Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion with a Siriano design on the cover, and access to the Kelly Ellman Fashion Galleries showcasing a newly commissioned Siriano gown for the PhxArt fashion collection.
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RECEPTION | $100
7–9 pm
Join us for the private reception and Q&A with Christian Siriano, the launch of Colorwear, and an exclusive viewing of the newly commissioned Siriano gown in the Kelly Ellman Fashion Galleries. *This ticket does not include access to the runway show.*
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Want to take home a piece of the evening? Add a copy of Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion pre-signed by Christian Siriano to your ticket for $50.

All proceeds support the fashion program at Phoenix Art Museum, including acquisitions, exhibitions, education and preservation of the collection.

October 20, 2026 | Phoenix Art Museum
Tickets are on sale now. ✨

10/02/2026

“Let them eat cake.” 🎂✨

Step inside Sofia Coppola’s candy-colored Versailles with MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006), screening Wednesday, October 7 at Phoenix Art Museum.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Coppola’s exuberantly stylized take on the infamous—and perhaps misunderstood—French queen stars Kirsten Dunst as a teenage Marie Antoinette, thrust into the extravagance, isolation, and intrigue of the royal court at Versailles.

With lavish, Academy Award-winning costumes, a dreamy synth-pop soundtrack, and yes, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pair of Converse sneakers, MARIE ANTOINETTE transforms an 18th-century period piece into something that feels distinctly modern. 👑🍰

🍿 Concessions available! Grab popcorn, soda, and candy to enjoy during the film.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7
🕕 Time: 6 pm
📍 Location: Phoenix Art Museum

🎟️ FREE for Members | $10 for non-Members

Grab tickets: https://bit.ly/4juOKuL

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