Arts & Culture

Arizona is lucky to have two major epicenters for arts and culture. Scottsdale is world-renowned for its myriad art galleries, and Sedona is an art mecca for painters, photographers and potters. Today's artists are inspired by the same breathtaking landscapes and colorful peoples that influenced Arizona's ancient artists - native American Navajo, Hopi, Apache and 18 other tribes.

Arizona has always been known to be part of the unique niche of art that can only come out of the beautiful Southwest, but urban development over the last decade has spawned a new wave of modern art in the downtown areas of the of Phoenix and Tucson. Though Native American, Western and Southwestern art remain the heart of the Arizona art, particularly in cities and towns like Sedona, Jerome and Cave Creek, the growing art districts and number of art festivals around The Valley in recent years indicate that artists in Arizona are adapting and creating styles that reflect the diversity being implanted into the state. Phoenix, as a relatively young "big city," is on the crest of establishing its own art identity, yet has all the benefits of cities with renown, thriving art communities. From Broadway musicals on tour, symphonies, ballet and opera to traveling Monet exhibits, big name concerts and even a growing local music scene, Metro Phoenix has become quite a place to enjoy art and culture without the congestion or pretense that may be experienced on other art hubs. Hey,it's Wild West!

Theater and Music Venues

Festivals

Art Museums and Centers

University Art Museums and Art Galleries in Arizona

 

Sports and Entertainment

Arizona is a very vibrant and exciting sports environment. From competitive professional sports teams like Phoenix Suns basketball, Arizona Diamondback baseball and Arizona Cardinal football to everyday outdoor sports within local communities, Arizona residents play outdoors almost 365 days a year. The warm climate is conducive to year-round athletics. You'll find that around here, it's difficult to stay indoors - even during the summer!

 

Professional Sports Teams

Community and City Sports Leagues

Golf Tee Time Booking

Sporting Events

Arizona hosts several large sporting events every year that bring in hundreds of thousands of spectators to each event. Though these events are attended by those who truly "love the game", Arizona's sporting events tend to evoke more than just nostalgia; there is something about Arizona that brings out the liveliest of the lively, the fanatics of the fans, the heartiest among those who like to party. Check it out for yourself:

In addition to these annual events, Phoenix has hosted two NBA All-Star Weekends and two Superbowl Championship games. As a young, growing state, Arizona offers a deep line-up of sporting events sure to keep you entertained year-round.