Tag: Artlink


Third Friday: A.E. England Gets Dedicated

October 14, 2009 | By

It’s Third Friday this week, and what better way to wind down a hectic week than taking in a chill dedication of a historic building?

Exploring Outside of Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo

October 14, 2009 | By

Please allow DPJ to be your guide to the Downtown Phoenix area during Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo.

October First Friday

September 30, 2009 | By

Artlink’s First Friday is Downtown Phx’s free monthly artwalk. Now over twenty years-old, First Friday has grown into one of the largest free monthly artwalks in the country. More than 15,000 people come out, rain or shine, to experience local businesses, artists, vendors and the Downtown Phx nightlife. Get ready for some Halloween fun this… Read more

Downtown Event Introduces ASU Students to Art, Commerce and Culture

August 14, 2009 | By

Downtown denizens are mixing business with pleasure at a weekend event that will introduce ASU students to the benefits of an urban lifestyle.

Night at the Museum

June 4, 2009 | By

It may not be Ben Stiller and a T-Rex skeleton, but the Phoenix Art Museum is mixing up First Friday with some interesting activities this Friday evening, June 5, 2009. Located in downtown Phoenix along Central Ave. and the light rail line, the Phoenix Art Museum opens its doors to the public each month as… Read more

Your Third Friday Options

May 14, 2009 | By

There’s a rather large list of happenings for this month’s Third Friday festivities. Choose wisely, downtowners.

Up at the Clarendon Hotel, Phoenix Friday Nights is having a special rooftop sunset edition with grub from the brand spankin’ new Gallo Blanco on the ground level. It’s a 2-for-1: Check out the much-hyped foodstuff and meet your fellow Phoenicians. Win!

Art Detour, Revamped

May 1, 2009 | By

Art Detour may have been a month ago, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start anticipating Art Detour 2010. With a smaller crowd due to ever-growing First Friday buzz, some wrote off Art Detour 2009. Not so fast, says Sloane Burwell, President of Artlink, organizers of First Friday and Art Detour. “This was the first… Read more

Governor’s Arts Awards Showcase Phoenix Arts Scene

April 8, 2009 | By

Several prominent Phoenicians have landed nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Arts Awards, to be held Tuesday, April 14 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. This year, key downtowners Kimber Lanning and Kyle Jordre are being nominated for their contributions, along with the Artlink organization responsible for Art Detour and First Fridays artwalk. Lanning is the Director… Read more

Art Detour, Kid Detour This Weekend

March 4, 2009 | By

Downtown Phoenix during First Fridays can be a little overwhelming, with hordes of people trying to get their monthly art fix in the span of four hours. So for people who want to enjoy their art and culture in a slightly more relaxed setting, there is Art Detour. The once-a-year, all-weekend event lets visitors take a self-guided tour through the art galleries and studios in central Phoenix.