Celebrate your creativity at First Friday Pride Night, an evening of interactive art experiences curated by thems.—a Phoenix-based queer art collective. Explore new art activations located throughout the museum, highlighting the local artists and community programs that thems. hosts throughout the year. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just here for fun, all skill levels are welcome.
thems. (always lowercase, with a period) partners with artists and arts organizations to uplift queer voices through workshops, community events, and exhibitions. Together, we cultivate a safe, empowering space for artistic expression, connection, and growth.
1. Sip N’ Scribble
Sip, sketch, and socialize! Enjoy a relaxed drawing lesson with Kyana Mitchell (@paper.finches) while mingling with friends new and old. Drinks provided by Skoden Coffee.
Location: Chase Lobby
2. Fruity Poetry Night
Unleash your inner poet! In this multimedia writing workshop, you'll use collage techniques and poetry writing to create one-of-a-kind poems that double as visual art. Led by Zane Frederick (@zanefrederickwrites).
Location: Great Hall South
3. Three Hearts Club
Get hands-on with printmaking in a joyful, experimental session that mixes Legos and traditional block printing. Led by Juan Oliveros Saldaña (@syntheticjuan), you'll design and take home your own unique 2D print.
Location: Garden (just outside Chase Lobby)
Music for the night provided by Robertitx live in the Chase Lobby all evening.
Location: PHX Art Museum: 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Free Event!