Kristine Kollasch (Virtual)

Located in the historic First Studio in the heart of downtown Phoenix, First Studio Gallery is a curatorial collective led by Kristine Kollasch, with curators Ellen Nemetz, Marnelle North, and Tess Mosko Scherer.

First Studio was the first radio and tv studio in Arizona, opened in 1949 as the original home of KPHO and the Wallace and Ladmo Show. Today, it is owned and managed by Randy Murray Productions and is home to several of the Valley’s most creative entrepreneurs. Throughout the year, First Studio features emerging and mid-career Arizona-based artists in the Gallery space throughout the building and hosts monthly receptions during downtown Phoenix’s First Fridays events.

The Sunnyslope Studio Tour features some of Arizona’s top artists, showing and selling their work directly from their home studios. During this 2 day self guided tour of artist studios within Sunnyslope, you will see where creative ideas manifest into exquisite fine artwork. The Sunnyslope Studio Tour and Art Sale features artists representing a wide array of mediums for the art lover in everyone. Purchase one of a kind ART directly from the artist.

The Sunnyslope area (also known as “The Slope”) is at the top of Phoenix’s Central Corridor, Northern up to Thunderbird,19th Ave to 18th Street.

AIGA Arizona is on a mission to nurture creative curiosity and use programming, resources and mentorship to empower the voices in our community to create a lasting impact.

Established in 1989 as the local chapter of AIGA, the professional association of design, volunteers build programming to help improve design ability for Arizona creative professionals. They connect with complementary disciplines of creativity and expression. They prioritize social impact. And they promote community excellence. How? By providing resources and access to all creative professionals within the state and making sure that underrepresented communities have a seat at the table. Learn more about AIGA Arizona at aigaaz.org.