Events
Events play an important role in our organization and the lives of our artists. Many of our events interface directly with the community at large and provide significant opportunities for artists to practice community integration. Monies raised also help fund art supplies, educational tools and additional opportunities for our artists to further their skills. In turn, the resources promote artists’ creativity and recovery while building confidence and skills that promote wellness and greater independence. If your company or organization is planning an event and considering PSA Art Awakenings as a beneficiary, please contact us. We are committed to promoting our artists’ works not only through our galleries and by participating in conferences, but by offering opening receptions and special community events. We welcome your support! Please contact (602) 393-3155 or email Karen.Puthoff@azpsa.org for sponsorship and event information. If you are unable to attend one of our events but would like to send a tax-deductible donation, please donate online.
Events & Activities
CURRENT EVENTS
Feature in the Downtown Devil
The Downtown Devil, an ASU student paper, featured PSA Art Awakenings for one of its articles. Read ASU’s Downtown Devil!
PSA Art Awakenings Has Partnered with Visions of Hope for a Mural!
PSA Art Awakenings and Visions of Hope have partnered in the creation of a giant mural for the Visions of Hope cafeteria. The mural will be a group effort involving artists from PSA Art Awakenings and members of Visions of Hope led by Antonio Pasos, PSA Art Awakenings Master Artist in Residence. Antonio’s sketch is on the wall and the first colors are starting to appear! Check out the gallery below for the current progress!
Ongoing
First Fridays in Downtown Phoenix ~ Plus Art Under the Stars at the Phoenix Gallery First Friday of Every Month, 6pm till 10 pm Enjoy the variety of art & experiences that First Friday has to offer! Start your tour at our PSA Art Awakenings Gallery, Artistic Treasures store & Studio at 1014 N 2nd St. (just North of Roosevelt St.) to shop our juried exhibit and gallery of paintings, mosaics, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind handmade creations, meet artists, and enjoy our house band! We close our parking lot for “Art Under the Stars” so you can deal directly with artists who exhibit and sell their products: lots of jewelry, paintings, sculptures, scarves, batik, and other top quality items. To enjoy the complete “First Friday” experience, pick up a brochure before you hop on one of the four free shuttle bus routes that depart the Phoenix Public Library on Central Ave. For more information, call 602-340-1675.
First Saturdays in Tucson! Visit the first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm
Tucson’s First Saturday art walk happens in the Warehouse district every month and is run by the Central Tucson Gallery Association. The PSA Art Awakenings studio and gallery in Tucson has joined in this event, opening its doors to the public. Come visit the gallery and shop! Our artists will be on hand displaying and selling their artwork.
Tucson Studio and Gallery.
Art in the Alley in Casa Grande – First Tuesday of Every Month 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Sept. through June The “Alley” is located in historic downtown Casa Grande between 2nd & 3rd Streets off of Florence St. This fun, welcoming, community experience features artists of all ages and abilities, plus entertainment. Stroll the shops and visit the PSA Art Awakenings Gallery, 309 W 2nd St. to purchase artwork made in the Studios. Call the Casa Grande Gallery for more information: 520-423-0707. Don’t miss the Art Walk in March and November. For more information, visit www.cgmainstreet.org.
For Our Eyes Exhibition, ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus, Floors 4 – 9, 411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Along with fellow non-profit agencies, we are pleased to offer a continuous rotation of works in this Community Connections exhibition hosted by the ASU College of Public Programs. Visit the exhibit to learn about the personal journeys of some of society’s children, the elderly, adults and disabled individuals who appear and exhibit in this moving collection of works. See the connection of behavioral health, the human spirit and PSA Art Awakenings come to life through the artwork created by program participants/artists.
ASU 411 Gallery – Inclusive Communities
Come see more PSA Art Awakenings art on the 2nd floor of ASU’s downtown University Center (411 N Central Ave, Phoenix). This year’s theme of inclusive communities allowed our artists to explore how art has helped them integrate into the community. Art will be on display through January 12, 2012. Be sure not to miss this exhibition!
ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Lease Program Update
We have extended our lease program with ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy! The current exhibit includes a number of large scale works, which you can view in the gallery below. It includes 10 works of art by 8 artists. Thank you ASU for allowing us to promote empowerment and recovery by displaying our artists creations in your hallway.
For more information about our lease program please contact David Reno, Marketing and Community Relations Manager at david.reno@azpsa.org.
Up Coming!
PSA Artawakenings New Maricopa Youth Studio Open House
PSA Art Awakenings will celebrate the opening of its new Maricopa County Youth Studio (8027 N Black Canyon Hwy., Ste. 401 in Phoenix) with a Tuesday, February 7, 8:00am – 10:00am open house. The 2000 square foot facility provides a dedicated studio space specially designed for the art therapy program that serves youth, ages 7-17, and their families and/ or guardians.
Java Jam!
Come join us Friday, February 7, from 5pm – 7pm for a casual evening of live performances of music, poetry, and more! 1014 N 2nd Street, in Downtown Phoenix. See you there!
Magellan My Fest 2012!
PSA ARt Awakenings is excited to be a part of the upcoming My Fest event! My Fest is a FREE community event that features live music, performances, art, games and a variety of organizations offering inspiration, resources and services for youth and families. MY Fest is planned and produced by members of MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) to raise awareness about issues related to mental health, substance abuse and foster care that youth and young adults face.
Showing at Kerr Cultural Center in February 2012
PSA Art Awakenings artwork will be on display for the month of February at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. The center is revered as one of the premier cultural centers in the valley. Recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the ASU Kerr Cultural Center was once the home and studio of composer and musician Louise Lincoln Kerr, daughter of John C. Lincoln. Stay tuned for more information!
American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) – Conference
PSA Art Awakenings is excited to be a part of this year’s AACP conference in Phoenix. We will have a booth to promote the power of creativity in healing as well as our artists excellent work. Come by our booth to view and purchase jewelry, paintings and other original works of art!