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Explore a world of possibilities at the Phoenix Art Museum, where the exhibits and attractions are always provocative and thoughtful. Western art, fashion photography, and modern art are elevated to new heights at this nationally renown museum. As the largest art museum in the Southwest, the Phoenix Art Museum features a collection of over 18,000 works of art, including American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design, the museum offers something for everyone. In addition to its impressive collection, the museum hosts various community cultural events, such as festivals, live performances, art films, and educational opportunities. And for the younger art crowd, PhxArtKids is an interactive learning environment that encourages fun and creativity.
If you're looking for a fun and exciting family adventure, the Renaissance Festival is an event you won't want to miss. Held annually in February and March, this festival transports you back in time to a 16th-century village filled with mermaids, maidens, and magical moments. With so much to see and do, you'll feel like you're a part of a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast all at once. Over 200 shops sell handmade items like blown glass, leather goods, and jewelry, where you can watch artisans create masterpieces right before your eyes. And with 16 stages of nonstop entertainment featuring music, dance, comedy, falconry, and acrobatics, there's something for everyone. Make sure to catch the three daily jousting tournaments or the Exclusive Pleasure Feast fit for royalty.
Fan of Broadway productions in an intimate setting? Then Chandler Center for the Arts is the perfect theater for you. This entertainment venue specializes in bringing top-name performers to the stage, particularly jazz and adult contemporary musicians. One of the most impressive aspects of Chandler Center for the Arts is its three dynamic performance spaces, the 1500-seat Main Stage, the 350-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, and the 250-seat Recital Hall. In addition, the center boasts two extensive art galleries, The Gallery at CCA and Vision Gallery, which showcase the work of today’s most engaging, enlightening, and relevant artists.