Calendar of Events

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March 15-30, 2024

The Julian & Tom Show – March 15 – 30, 2024

Opening Reception: March 15, 6-10pm, Free

A two person exhibit by well established artists Julian Harr and Tom Stephenson, who have banned together to create this exhibition to share their unique twists on the bizarre and their mutual leanings toward the psychedelic. Both artists have well known reputations and have been honing their craft here in the Valley of the Sun for decades. While the exhibit showcases new works from both artists Tom will be displaying some of his more adventurous paintings on 3D surfaces which only enhances the viewer’s admiration for his technical skills at rendering with his airbrush and his artistic talent. Mr. Stephenson has been a recipient of numerous awards and exhibited at Alwun House since the 80’s.

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April 2, 2024 – Az Gives Day!

Az Gives Day is a day to demonstrate that Arizonans care. A day for residents of Arizona to reveal how huge their philanthropic hearts are. This year Alwun House is asking you to help sponsor three monthly Saturdays with Giant Waterslides, games, splash pad for toddlers and canines and of course Super Soakers for all to participate. While Az Gives Day is April 2nd early donations are being accepted at

https://www.azgives.org/alwunhouse

Our Goal ($3,500) is to fund 3 (monthly) Saturday Summer Splash Days where Garfield residents, neighbors, artists, kids, toddlers and puppies can come have a splashy cool off in a fun safe environment for free. Last year, through this AZ Gives campaign we funded & staged 3 monthly days of 24-foot giant water slides for the kids, teens and adults, a splash pad for toddlers and puppies, FREE snow-cones, super-soaker toys and splash balls were around to play splash tag. All free to all. Help us recreate this cool fun Splash Day neighborhood youth. Alwun House volunteers have a great time staffing this rewarding event, please support their efforts by donating what you can for our kids & our community.

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April 5-12, 2024

31st Salon des Enfants
First Friday, April 5 – April 12

Phoenix Elementary School District’s Juried Youth Art Show & Sale. There will be approximately 300 juried pieces made by students in the 5th through 8th grades, representing 13 Schools, and 13 teachers. Art is displayed Salon-style, and sold right off the wall; including sculpture, ceramics, painting and photography. All art sold for $25 right off the wall, on a first come basis, replaced with yet another piece – with 100% going to the student artist.

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday April 7th @ 4-6pm, Free
The public is invited to witness firsthand the enthusiasm and pride of downtown’s first Elementary School District’s colorful Art Departments and performance programs perseverance in the face of cutbacks in funding. A public presentation of the performing arts too with dance, drama and a school bands.
Exhibit will be open for First Friday 6-10pm

One of the exhibit founders, John Avedisian (retired art teacher), says “The goal was to give students the experience and excitement of a real gallery setting, surrounded by parents, teachers, neighbors and civic leaders. The exhibit rewards months of effort developing positive self-expression. For many it will be a first time seeing their art on display in a gallery. For others it will be the first time they’ve seen an art exhibit.”

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April 6, 2024

Silver String Circus: Roll for Initiative
Doors open 7pm, Show at 8pm
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 Day of Show

Join Silver String Circus for a night of sideshow, magic, music, improv, and most importantly – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS! Grab those D20s and your favorite wizard robes, because this ragtag group of adventurers needs your help on a quest of magnificent proportions! This is a night of nerdy fun unlike any you’ve experienced before. You and your party will be wowed with a circus show full of grace and danger, with death-defying acrobatic displays, fearsome monsters, extraordinary magical feats, and so much more, hosted by Dungeon Master and bard extraordinaire, Syren Dee! Your wonderful cast for the evening includes:

  • Syren Dee, Dungeon Master and wandering bard extraordinaire,
  • Lighteater, the masterful monk and flow artist
  • Asher Fang, the wondrous weeaboo wizard
  • Rosie Thorne, the entrancing acrobatic rogue
  • Loki, a monster shaped like a man
  • Kendra Foti, the queen of flames!

Don’t miss out on this unique experience for gaming and fantasy enthusiasts of all ages! Tickets are limited so buy yours while they last!

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Mayor Greg Stanton, stressed the importance of artists in bringing downtown Phoenix the success it experiences today. “Art is a gift,” Stanton said. “We wouldn’t have the momentum that we have, the other good things we have, without the artists.” He praised artists for helping make downtown what it is today and seeing potential in areas others did not, including himself. “Anytime you see me at a groundbreaking for some new development, be clear: I’m thinking about the artists that help find the beautiful nooks and crannies in our town … you are our eyes and ears. As we look at pioneers Alwun House — Kim Moody (Founder 1971) and Dana Johnson” “You were here first, and everything else we’ve done is on your shoulders.” Alwun House appreciates Mayor Stanton’s inclusion of artist and gallery owners in inter-departmental city planning.

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MUTIGENERATIONAL REVIEW
“I love this place! And fell in love with The Alwun House back when I was in the 7th grade. My first piece was sold here. It was a still life done w pastels entered by Mrs. Wilnow, my art teacher. Years later my son Victor Solis while still in elementary school, also had his art exhibited and proudly sold 5 pieces of art. He is now 16 and a sophomore at North. Proud to say we are artists at heart. Thank you Alwun House for the beautiful memories and the opportunities given.”

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