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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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Nov, 02, 2026

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Phoenix Art Museum and Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Partner to Transition Ownership of Coronado Avenue Properties in Central Phoenix Partnership reflects a shared commitment to thoughtful stewardship, community service, and expanded opportunities for arts education 

Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 9, 2026)— Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) today announces the acquisition of properties at 119 E. Coronado Avenue and 101 E. Coronado Avenue in Central Phoenix from Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC). The properties include three buildings, among them the historic P...

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Oct, 27, 2026

Asian Art, Media Alerts, Special Events and Programs

Phoenix Art Museum offers The Color of Noir film series; hosts artist Pala Pothupitiye and curator Dr. Tushara Bindu Gude in conversation; celebrates Art of Asia for Family Funday

PHOENIX (October 27, 2026) – This November, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) invites you discover The Color of Noir, a film series. Join Sri Lankan artist Pala Pothupitiye and guest curator Dr. Tushara Bindu Gude for a conversation about Pala Pothupitiye: Mapping a Sri Lankan Consciousness, the i...

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Oct, 19, 2026

Fashion Design

Phoenix Art Museum Announces Major Exhibition on History and Impact of Nike  

Organized by the Vitra Design Museum and presented by PNC Bank, Nike: Form Follows Motion at PhxArt opens in April 2027 and explores five decades of Nike innovation and cultural influence  Image credit: 3D grown shoe from the experiment...

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Oct, 05, 2026

Major Gifts

Phoenix Art Museum establishes major initiative dedicated to advancing the exhibition and scholarship of historical and contemporary Sri Lankan art

Dr. Sukumar Nagendran makes a transformational gift that establishes a dedicated Sri Lankan art gallery, renames Museum's Art of Asia Wing, and supports acquisitions, research, and community engagement opportunities   PHOENIX, AZ (October 5, 2026) – Phoenix...

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