Tag: Perihelion Arts


First Friday: Jesse Peper at Perihelion Arts

November 5, 2009 | By

Take a look at Tucson-born painter Jesse Peper’s work, and it’s a bit puzzling. You feel like you’re staring at a Tarot card, albeit a much larger, slightly more expensive one.

Guide To Art Detour 2009

March 6, 2009 | By

For proof that art lovers are about more than schmoozing and sipping cheap wine from plastic glasses, one need look no further than Art Detour, the free, self-guided tour of downtown artist studios, galleries, and art-friendly businesses. Now in its 21st year, the Phoenix tradition, which typically draws upwards of 10,000 patrons, has bridged the wide gap between artists and suburb dwellers who think art should match their throw pillows. This year, both art fans and the artless will find the Detour even more accessible, thanks to light rail and a new, improved shuttle system.