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Passion for Pottery

Master ceramist Nicholas Bernard shapes a lifelong career in clay.

Museum Story

From its humble beginnings at the Arizona State Fair to its modern role as an anchor of culture and expression in the nation's fifth largest city, Phoenix Art Museum — like the community which fostered it — has thrived as an American original.

The Handmade Tale

A bevy of Valley boutiques incorporate the artisanal and bespoke into their locally sourced offerings.

At the Ends of the Earth

Known for his nuanced landscapes, photographer Art Holeman's beneficent worldview goes beyond the lens.

Esteemed Earthenware

A look at Mexico's centuries-old art of making Talavera ceramics.

Mural Magic

The ULI2D project leverages public art to create healthier, happier communities

In Focus

A lifelong career in photography leads a camera enthusiast to assemble a museum-worthy collection that spotlights the history of the business.

Outpost of Imagination

From pioneering homestead to revered artist community, Scottsdale's historic Cattle Track Arts Compound has cultivated creativity for more than eight decades.

Advocate for the Arts

Celebrating 35 years of her eponymous gallery, Lisa Sette remains a driving force in the Valley's cultural scene.

Tradition & Spirit

A collection 40 years in the making celebrates Mexico's culture and heritage.

Modernist Maven

Jewelry artisan Heidi Abrahamson's work gives new shape to the past.

Sonoran Sounds

Master Made in Arizona takes a look at the people and places behind our state's iconic Soleri windbells.

Best of the West

Saddle up and take a ride through one of the nation's top collections of cowboy artifacts.

From Arizonan Hands

With a nod to our state's rich history and cultural traditions, these eight local artists and companies prove that every craft tells a story.

Of Light and Moment

A world-class collection of California Impressionist paintings showcases the beauty of a bygone era.

Community Art Project

Established as a creative utopia more than 50 years ago, Rancho Linda Vista continues to inspire.

Art of Devotion

For one Valley physician, collecting the artifacts of his faith is an investment in community.

The Wright Stuff

Photographer Andrew Pielage is on a quest to document all of Frank Lloyd Wright's existing architecture.

The Light Within

Sculptor Larry Ortega's luminescent works radiate serenity.

Ladies' Man

Painter Hector D. Llamas finds beauty and inspiration in the female face.

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