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Phoenix Art Museum has served its community for sixty years, a brave space at the heart of its city, offering a diverse range of exhibitions and programs, along with a collection of more than 20,000 artworks held in the public trust. For more information about upcoming and past exhibitions, as well as leadership appointments, major gifts, and additions to the collection, the Museum’s Press Room provides access to helpful information for national and local journalists.

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Apr, 22, 2026

Media Alerts, Modern and Contemporary Art

Phoenix Art Museum presents interactive audio installation by renowned artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller

Appearing for the first time in Arizona, the nationally acclaimed piece, inspired by 1960s Mellotrons, encourages visitor engagement PHOENIX (April 22, 2026) – This summer, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) will present the acclaimed art installation The Instrument of Troubled Dreams by Janet Cardiff and Geo...

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Apr, 20, 2026

Media Alerts, Special Events and Programs

Phoenix Art Museum celebrates Mother’s Day; hosts First Friday, SOUNDCHECK, anda two-day symposium on the art of miniatures

PHOENIX (April 20, 2026) – This May, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) hosts a wide range of programming, anchored by First Friday festivities and the institution's first Small Symposium, a gathering of world-class artists, academics, and authors who explore the massive impact of the miniature. The...

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Apr, 15, 2026

Exhibitions and Special Installations, Photography

New exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum explores photography’s ability to augment and transform reality

Opening in July 2026, Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography comprises nearly 100 objects from the Center for Creative Photography collection that exemplify how medium inspires awe, imagination, and innovation PHOENIX, AZ (April 15, 2026) – This summer, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) presents...

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Mar, 31, 2026

Collections, Fashion Design

Phoenix Art Museum showcases a chromatic celebration of colorful ensembles and whimsical accessories

Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion commemorates the 60th anniversary of Phoenix Art Museum's fashion collection of over 9,000 objects PHOENIX (March 31, 2026) – On April 15, 2026, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) will present its newest fashion exhibition Colorwear: A Kaleidoscope of Fashion. The exhibiti...

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Please note: News releases for exhibitions prior to January 2018 may be requested from the Museum’s Press Office.

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