March 2026

What's Happening at The Center?

QUICK UPDATES

RISING YOUTH THEATRE

SPRING BREAK CAMP

We got a new Digital Marquee Sign installed!

We welcomed new Resident Organizations!

Kids at Heart Foundation

Hunu Soda

Skye's the Limit Foundation

We bid farewell to Glass Teaching Artist Terri Rumin!

UPCOMING EVENTS

GET TO KNOW: ANGELIQUE KANE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CLASSES

CLASS SPOTLIGHT

Class: Easy & Fun Acrylic Painting

Teaching Artist: Nancy Troupe

Location: Thunderbird Arts Center

Classes Beginning This Month

Beginning Digital Photography

Date: March 02, 2026 6:00 pm - April 20, 2026 9:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 7/12

Beginning Analog/Film Photography & Open Darkroom

Date: March 03, 2026 6:00 pm - April 28, 2026 9:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 8/12

Painting Flowers with Watercolors (ONLINE) 14 weeks

Date: March 03, 2026 5:30 pm - June 02, 2026 6:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/12

European Chainmaille Bracelet

Date: March 04, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/6

Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)

Date: March 07, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 12/12

Painting Landscapes with Oil Paint (3 days)

Date: March 10, 2026 10:00 am - March 12, 2026 1:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 9/12

Jewelry Made Simple - Advanced (5 weeks)

Date: March 12, 2026 10:00 am - April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 3/6

Studio Portrait Photography

Date: March 14, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/12

Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)

Date: March 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 12/12

Spray Paint the Universe! (3 weeks)

Date: March 14, 2026 10:00 am - March 28, 2026 12:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 11/12

Jewelry Made Simple - Advanced (5 weeks)

Date: March 14, 2026 4:00 pm - April 18, 2026 7:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 5/6

BodyMind Dancing™

Date: March 15, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 20/20

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The Glass Ballot: Open Construction

Date: March 16, 2026 5:30 pm - April 27, 2026 8:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Afterschool Program 2 All 5 Days

Date: March 16, 2026 3:30 pm - May 22, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 10/10

Afterschool Program Session 2 Monday

Date: March 16, 2026 3:30 pm - May 18, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Simple Watercolor Landscape Painting (3 days)

Date: March 17, 2026 1:00 pm - March 19, 2026 4:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 11/12

Expressive Painting Studio: Oil and Acrylic (10 weeks)

Date: March 17, 2026 1:00 pm - May 26, 2026 3:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 3/6

Adult Voice Lessons

Date: March 17, 2026 5:30 pm - May 05, 2026 6:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 3/9

Afterschool Program Session 2 Tuesday

Date: March 17, 2026 3:30 pm - May 19, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Creative Documentation for Artists

Date: March 18, 2026 7:00 pm - April 15, 2026 8:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Soldered Bangles

Date: March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/6

Adult Piano 2 (8 weeks)

Date: March 18, 2026 5:30 pm - May 06, 2026 6:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/9

Afterschool Program Session 2 Wednesday

Date: March 18, 2026 3:30 pm - May 20, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Writing About Dance And Art

Date: March 18, 2026 4:00 pm - May 13, 2026 4:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Afterschool Program Session 2 Thursday

Date: March 19, 2026 3:30 pm - May 21, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Afterschool Program Session 2 Friday

Date: March 20, 2026 3:30 pm - May 22, 2026 5:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/6

Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)

Date: March 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 12/12

Youth Piano 1 (8 weeks)

Date: March 21, 2026 9:00 am - May 09, 2026 9:30 am

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 5/9

Youth Piano 2

Date: March 21, 2026 10:00 am - May 09, 2026 10:30 am

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 8/9

Youth Voice Lessons

Date: March 21, 2026 9:30 am - May 09, 2026 10:00 am

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 8/9

Youth Piano 3

Date: March 21, 2026 10:30 am - May 09, 2026 11:15 am

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 9/9

Learn to Draw Better! (M. T. W.)

Date: March 23, 2026 4:00 pm - March 25, 2026 7:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 10/12

Anime and Manga Style Drawing (11-13)

Date: March 23, 2026 6:15 pm - May 18, 2026 7:15 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 4/9

Anime and Manga Drawing 13-18

Date: March 23, 2026 7:30 pm - May 18, 2026 8:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 8/9

Beginning Piano and Continuing Beginners for Adults (9 weeks)

Date: March 24, 2026 6:45 pm - May 26, 2026 7:45 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 5/9

Beginning Piano and Continuing Beginners for Adults (9 weeks)

Date: March 25, 2026 10:00 am - May 27, 2026 11:00 am

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 7/9

Intermediate Piano for Adults (9 weeks)

Date: March 25, 2026 6:45 pm - May 27, 2026 7:45 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 9/9

Anime and Manga 11-13

Date: March 25, 2026 6:15 pm - May 27, 2026 7:15 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 8/9

Anime and Manga Drawing 13-18

Date: March 25, 2026 7:30 pm - May 27, 2026 8:30 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 6/9

Clouds, Stars & Magic: Painting Celestial Landscapes Workshop (3 hours)

Date: March 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 12/12

Open Workshop

Date: March 28, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts

Available Slots: 5/6

PROGRAMS

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First Friday Activation

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Friday Nite Workshops

Magical Decorative Box with Amber Waniellista

Thunderbird Arts Center

Phoenix, AZ

Friday, Mar 13

6 pm to 8 pm

Join us for a fun Friday Nite Workshop where you'll create a magical decorative box with Amber Waniellista's artistic guidance!

Decoupage Eggs for Spring Decor with Ana Alston

Phoenix Center for the Arts

Phoenix, AZ

Friday, Mar 13

6 pm to 8 pm

Get ready to get crafty and bring some spring vibes into your home with Ana Alston's decoupage egg workshop this Friday night!

Flower Pins with Ana Alston

Phoenix Center for the Arts

Phoenix, AZ

Friday, Mar 27

6 pm to 8 pm

Create a one-of-a-kind textile flower pin using layered fabrics, colors, and textures. All materials included—no experience needed!

CANVAS OF COURAGE WRAPS UP COHORT 2

Canvas of Courage is a veteran-focused expressive art therapy program designed to support mental health, emotional well-being, and community connection.

Through guided creative experiences—such as painting, clay work, movement, storytelling, and collaborative art—participants are invited to explore their experiences in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

No prior art experience is needed.



LEARN MORE

Next Cohort Begins:

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

LIT LOUNGE BOOK CLUB

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

SPIRITS OF MEXICO FESTIVAL

This event is part of Phoenix Center for the Arts’ ongoing commitment to accessible, community‑centered cultural programming for all.

2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

The Office of Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari is excited to invite high school students across our district to showcase their creativity in this year’s Congressional Art Competition and we would love your help spreading the word!

Each spring, the Congressional Institute hosts this nationwide visual arts competition to celebrate and uplift young artists. Since its launch in 1982, more than 650,000 students from across the country have participated, making it one of the most prestigious student art competitions in the nation.

Hosted by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the competition is made possible through close collaboration with local art teachers. Students submit their artwork to our office, where a panel of district artists selects the winning piece.

What’s in it for students?

The winning artist receives local recognition and is honored at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Congressional Institute. Their artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one full year. In addition, a runner-up and select entries may be showcased in our District Office.

Submission Deadline: April 6

Submission Link: https://bit.ly/AZ03ArtComp



Submission Instructions: https://ansari.house.gov/services/congressional-art-competition

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students—especially those with a passion for visual arts. Participating is a meaningful way for students to gain recognition, confidence, and exposure for their work on a national stage.

If you have any questions or would like flyers, guidelines, or other materials to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for supporting student creativity and helping us celebrate the incredible talent in our district!

FEBRUARY RECAP

FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVATIONS | FEB 6, 2026

LIT LOUNGE AUTHOR TALK: LOURDES LEINER | FEB 17, 2026

LIT LOUNGE BOOK CLUB | FEB 20, 2026

What we're reading now

What we read last month

LIVING BLACK WORLDS | FEB 27-28, 2026

LATINO FASHION WEEK SHOW | FEB 28, 2026

Phoenix Center for the Arts is a Central Arts Alliance facility located adjacent to Hance Park, at 1202 N Third Street in Downtown Phoenix. Central Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, providing arts and culture opportunities for all through education, programming, and advocacy.

Phoenix Center for the Arts is proud to be a facility of and supported by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.



Phoenix Center for the Arts is supported in part by an award from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona. Partial funding provided by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.

Thunderbird Arts Center, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, is the newest Phoenix Center for the Arts location. Visit phoenixcenterforthearts.org/thunderbird-arts-center for a complete list of classes.