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Practical Art is a different type of art gallery. At Practical Art, everything has a function, is useful and is locally handcrafted. Practical Art carries items made of all types of natural materials ? wood, glass, paper, metal or fiber ? and offers all types of items intended to fit into your everyday living: kitchen wares, furniture, jewelry, clothing, garden items and more!

Practical Art holds events and demonstrations that are free and open to the public at least once a month. You will find craft demonstrations, receptions for emerging artists or classes on topics of interest.

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    Practical Art

    5070 North Central
    Phoenix, AZ 85012

    Phone: (602) 264-1414   |   Fax: 6022651141   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 02/29/12	Evolutions Practical Art Evolutions Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 1-February 29, 2012 Nuna Dow's vibrant mixed media on canvas encompasses the experiences of a life lived in colorful cities across several continents. Nuna now calls Arizona home and sprinkles the local vibe and flavor into her art.
    07/08/11- Ongoing	Shelter by Heather Stevenson Practical Art Shelter by Heather Stevenson Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art July 8, 2011 - Ongoing "We all seek shelter. It is as important as food and water. It can be found everywhere, tangibly or intangibly. It is our home, our memories, our safety, our comfort: the branches of a tree, a warm embrace, a fond childhood memory, or the escapism of a passionate interest. Photography is where I find my shelter." Artist Reception is on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be served, free and open to the public, no RSVPs...
    06/03/11- Ongoing	Henry Albatross (and other fictions) by Joseph Ward Practical Art Henry Albatross (and other fictions) by Joseph Ward Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art June 3, 2011 - Ongoing Joseph Ward's oil paintings use the implied history of portraiture as the framework for a fictional narrative, that of Henry Albatross. The sequence of paintings draws on a comic strip format to follow Henry Albatross as he observes his surroundings. Other walls in the gallery will be populated with additional characters that not only inform the life of Mr. Albatross, but suggest worlds of their own.
    04/03/11- Ongoing	Socrates Cafe Practical Art Socrates Cafe Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art April 3, 2011 - Ongoing Don't be afraid...you don't need to know anything about philosophy. In fact, you don't even need to talk. Socrates Cafe is a way to participate in (or observe) an in person engaging conversation between actual humans. It's a dying art, so throw away your cell phones and join Practical Art every 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Anyone and everyone is welcome to chat, listen, or shop.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/17/12	Third Friday PIE Social Practical Art Third Friday PIE Social Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 17, 2012 Practical Art put the question to their loyal social media followers: "Do we keep the ice cream socials through the winter, or do we mix it up a bit?" After a slew of great suggestions - they learned that PHOENIX LOVES PIE! So if you missed the live music on First Friday, or the art reception on Second Friday, this is your THIRD chance to come check out all the great new local work this month!
    02/24/12	Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Vase! - Ray Delmuro Practical Art Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Vase! - Ray Delmuro Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 24, 2012 You've heard about this event, all of your friends have cool vases they made at this demo, and yeah, you're just sick of feeling left out. Here you go! Don't miss it this time!
    03/01/12- 03/31/12	staring down Andy Practical Art staring down Andy Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art March 1-March 31, 2012 In the 60's, Andy Warhol captured nearly 500 video portraits of some of the brightest stars passing through The Factory, his 47th Street atelier. The subjects of Warhol's screen tests would speak, wink, lick their lips, brush their teeth, cry, and present various other idiosyncrasies. Half a century later, eons in technological advancements, local artist Bryn Corbett is paring down the format. By capturing video in high speed HD 1080p, even a still subject staring calmly into the camera will...
    03/02/12	Live Music for First Friday: Dead Rabbit Gang! Practical Art Live Music for First Friday: Dead Rabbit Gang! Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art March 2, 2012 Kick off your First Friday right! Start in North Cenpho and grab some dinner at a busy urban eatery (ask us for recs!), then swing by Practical Art to see the new wall show, catch some live tunes, and get the haps on the must-see's in the downtown arts districts. A new musical act each month! Snacks and refreshments as always!

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    02/01/12- 02/29/12	Evolutions Practical Art Evolutions Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 1-February 29, 2012 Nuna Dow's vibrant mixed media on canvas encompasses the experiences of a life lived in colorful cities across several continents. Nuna now calls Arizona home and sprinkles the local vibe and flavor into her art.
    07/08/11- Ongoing	Shelter by Heather Stevenson Practical Art Shelter by Heather Stevenson Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art July 8, 2011 - Ongoing "We all seek shelter. It is as important as food and water. It can be found everywhere, tangibly or intangibly. It is our home, our memories, our safety, our comfort: the branches of a tree, a warm embrace, a fond childhood memory, or the escapism of a passionate interest. Photography is where I find my shelter." Artist Reception is on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be served, free and open to the public, no RSVPs...
    06/03/11- Ongoing	Henry Albatross (and other fictions) by Joseph Ward Practical Art Henry Albatross (and other fictions) by Joseph Ward Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art June 3, 2011 - Ongoing Joseph Ward's oil paintings use the implied history of portraiture as the framework for a fictional narrative, that of Henry Albatross. The sequence of paintings draws on a comic strip format to follow Henry Albatross as he observes his surroundings. Other walls in the gallery will be populated with additional characters that not only inform the life of Mr. Albatross, but suggest worlds of their own.
    04/03/11- Ongoing	Socrates Cafe Practical Art Socrates Cafe Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art April 3, 2011 - Ongoing Don't be afraid...you don't need to know anything about philosophy. In fact, you don't even need to talk. Socrates Cafe is a way to participate in (or observe) an in person engaging conversation between actual humans. It's a dying art, so throw away your cell phones and join Practical Art every 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Anyone and everyone is welcome to chat, listen, or shop.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/17/12	Third Friday PIE Social Practical Art Third Friday PIE Social Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 17, 2012 Practical Art put the question to their loyal social media followers: "Do we keep the ice cream socials through the winter, or do we mix it up a bit?" After a slew of great suggestions - they learned that PHOENIX LOVES PIE! So if you missed the live music on First Friday, or the art reception on Second Friday, this is your THIRD chance to come check out all the great new local work this month!
    02/24/12	Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Vase! - Ray Delmuro Practical Art Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Vase! - Ray Delmuro Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art February 24, 2012 You've heard about this event, all of your friends have cool vases they made at this demo, and yeah, you're just sick of feeling left out. Here you go! Don't miss it this time!
    03/01/12- 03/31/12	staring down Andy Practical Art staring down Andy Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art March 1-March 31, 2012 In the 60's, Andy Warhol captured nearly 500 video portraits of some of the brightest stars passing through The Factory, his 47th Street atelier. The subjects of Warhol's screen tests would speak, wink, lick their lips, brush their teeth, cry, and present various other idiosyncrasies. Half a century later, eons in technological advancements, local artist Bryn Corbett is paring down the format. By capturing video in high speed HD 1080p, even a still subject staring calmly into the camera will...
    03/02/12	Live Music for First Friday: Dead Rabbit Gang! Practical Art Live Music for First Friday: Dead Rabbit Gang! Presented by Practical Art at Practical Art March 2, 2012 Kick off your First Friday right! Start in North Cenpho and grab some dinner at a busy urban eatery (ask us for recs!), then swing by Practical Art to see the new wall show, catch some live tunes, and get the haps on the must-see's in the downtown arts districts. A new musical act each month! Snacks and refreshments as always!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    02/03/12	Live Music for First Friday: Rocketship 3D! Practical Art
    01/20/12	Third Friday PIE Social Practical Art
    01/15/12	Socrates Cafe Philosophical Discussion Group Practical Art
    01/02/12- 01/31/12	A Loner's Guide to Interconnection by Jennifer Gross Practical Art
    12/23/11	Fourth Friday: swirl.sniff.sip. Practical Art
    12/16/11	Third Friday PIE Social Practical Art
    12/07/11	Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Practical Art
    12/02/11- 12/03/11	You Tube Battle of the Bands Practical Art
    12/01/11- 12/31/11	Frames Practical Art
    11/27/11	Paper Marbling Demonstration and Holiday Card Making Workshop! Practical Art
    11/25/11	Fourth Friday: swirl.sniff.sip. Practical Art
    11/18/11	Third Friday PIE Social Practical Art
    11/12/11	Local First Arizona Fall Festival Practical Art
    11/06/11- 11/20/11	Socrates Cafe Philosophical Discussion Group Practical Art
    11/04/11	Live Music for First Friday: Samson Says! Practical Art
    11/01/11- 11/30/11	Symptoms of the Systematic Practical Art
    10/28/11	Fourth Friday: swirl.sniff.sip. Practical Art
    10/21/11	Third Friday Ice Cream Social Practical Art
    10/07/11	Live Music for First Friday: Angel and Andrew! Practical Art
    10/02/11- 10/16/11	Socrates Cafe Philosophical Discussion Group Practical Art
    10/01/11- 10/31/11	Following Footprints Practical Art
    09/29/11	Valley Permaculture Alliance Class: Raising Chickens in Your Backyard Practical Art
    09/24/11	Open Knit! Practical Art
    09/17/11	Lampwork Glass Demonstration with John Ryszka II Practical Art
    09/16/11	Third Friday Ice Cream Social Practical Art
    09/11/11	Second Sunday: Swish, Sniff and Sip! Practical Art
    09/05/11- 09/19/11	Lazy Arse's Book Club Practical Art
    09/04/11- 09/18/11	Socrates Cafe Philosophical Discussion Group Practical Art
    09/02/11	Live Music for First Friday: Lisa Lemke McKay Practical Art
    09/01/11- 09/30/11	Chance Encounters Practical Art
    08/26/11	Upcycle Your Wine Bottle with Ray DelMuro! Practical Art
    08/07/11- 08/21/11	Socrates Cafe - Philosophical Discussion Group Practical Art
    08/05/11	Live Music for First Friday: Betsy Ganz Practical Art
    08/01/11- 08/31/11	Nostalgia by Virginia Earle Practical Art
    08/01/11- 08/15/11	Lazy Arse's Book Club Practical Art
    06/03/11	Live Music for First Friday! Practical Art
    05/22/11	Process Demonstration with Ceramicist Annette Weaver Practical Art
    04/01/11- 04/30/11	Burnt Leftovers by Greg Corman Practical Art
    03/01/11- 03/31/11	Chicago by Terry Pisel Practical Art
    02/13/11	Hands On Wheel-Thrown Ceramics Demonstration Practical Art
    02/01/11- 02/28/11	New Work by Denise Fleisch Practical Art
    01/01/11- 01/31/11	Between the Lines by Kris Sanford Practical Art
    12/01/10- 12/31/10	Journal Entries and Margin Notes Practical Art
    11/21/10	Magnet-Making Demonstration by Christine Cassano Practical Art
    11/05/10	Soul Tour Practical Art
    10/01/10- 10/31/10	Wings by Mark Lipczynski Practical Art
    09/24/10	Refresh Glass Demonstration by Ray DelMuro Practical Art
    09/01/10- 09/30/10	Coming Home Again Practical Art
    08/29/10	Tile Mosaic Demo with Vickie Morrow Practical Art
    08/03/10- 08/31/10	The Phoenix Series Practical Art
    07/01/10- 07/31/10	Invest with Confidence Practical Art
    06/18/10	Sgraffito and Terra Sigillatta Demo by Lisa Harnish Practical Art
    06/01/10- 06/30/10	Inside Outside by Karrin Taylor Practical Art
    05/01/10- 05/31/10	Framed by Andrew Seiferth Practical Art
    04/23/10- 04/25/10	2nd Anniversary Weekend Celebration Practical Art
    04/01/10- 04/30/10	Complicit by Kara Roschi and Nicole Dunlap Practical Art
    03/19/10	Refresh Glass Demonstration Practical Art
    03/01/10- 03/31/10	Shapes by Julio Cesar Rodarte Practical Art
    02/02/10- 02/28/10	"Found" by Troy Mark Moody Practical Art
    12/01/09- 12/31/09	Things Unspoken by Jennifer Gross Practical Art
    11/01/09- 11/29/09	Objects and Obsessions: Observations of a Painter Practical Art
    09/01/09- 09/30/09	Thoughts by Elly Gale Practical Art
    08/01/09- 08/31/09	Aviary: New Works by Layla Luna Practical Art
    07/01/09- 07/31/09	New Work by Creative Glassworks' John Modzelewski Practical Art
    06/02/09- 06/30/09	James Flanagan: Water, Water, Everywhere Practical Art
    05/16/09- 05/18/09	Practical Art's One Year Anniversary Celebration! Practical Art
    05/01/09- 05/31/09	World Peace Project Practical Art
    04/24/09	Ceramics Surface Treatment Demonstration Practical Art
    04/01/09- 04/30/09	University of North Texas Ceramic Reunion Show Practical Art
    03/20/09	Glass Cutting Demonstration with Ray DelMuro Practical Art
    03/06/09	Jason Hill - Icons of Phoenix Practical Art
    02/27/09	Matt Monoco Practical Art
    02/13/09	Two Settings - Opening Reception Practical Art
    01/23/09	Joyce White Practical Art
    01/09/09	Christine Cassano Opening Reception Practical Art
    01/09/09- 01/31/09	Christine Cassano Practical Art
    11/01/08- 11/30/08	John Kitts - Botanical Perspectives Practical Art
    10/01/08- 10/31/08	Recent Works by Jay Hardin Practical Art
    09/01/08- 09/30/08	Recent Works by Allison Manch Practical Art

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