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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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Jun, 03, 2026

American and Western American Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, New Acquisitions, Collections, Media Alerts

Phoenix Art Museum premieres newly commissioned work by Chemehuevi contemporary photographer Cara Romero during June First Friday event

On June 5, the Museum and Romero unveil the artist's first triptych, a large-scale photographic work inspired by our shared connection to the desert landscape, as part of First Friday celebration Cara Romero, Coyote Appears at Muhaḍagĭ Doʼag (Greasy...

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Jun, 02, 2026

Media Alerts, American and Western American Art, New Acquisitions, Collections

Phoenix Art Museum receives major gift of nearly 200 modern and contemporary Indigenous artworks to deepen its Art of the Americas Collection

New exhibition opening in August 2026 to feature selection of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculpture gifted from The William P. Healey Collection of Native American Art PHOENIX (June 2, 2026) – Phoenix Art Museum announces the addition of 185 works by Indigeno...

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May, 26, 2026

Board of Trustees and Leadership, Media Alerts

Phoenix Art Museum names newest class of appointments to its Board of Trustees

New Board members bring deep expertise in business strategy, law, and global and local relationship-building PHOENIX (May 26, 2026) –Phoenix Art Museum announces the election of Dan Costello and Trevor Halpern to its Board of Trustees. Chaired by Andrew Coop...

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May, 20, 2026

Special Events and Programs, Media Alerts

Phoenix Art Museum offers Summer Pass with discounted admission and access to films, other events; celebrates Juneteenth with discounted admission; hosts June SOUNDCHECK 

PHOENIX (May 20, 2026) – This June, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) relaunches its Summer Pass, providing discounted admission from May through September as an affordable way for families to escape the heat and immerse themselves in art. On June 13, the Museum will also offer discounted...

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Please note: Members of the media must schedule visits involving photography, video, and interviews in advance. The Museum cannot guarantee media access for unscheduled visits. All media are subject to the Museum’s policies and guidelines surrounding photography and videography of artworks in the Museum’s collection.

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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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