Press Room

Press Room

Phoenix Art Museum has served its community for sixty years, a brave space at the heart of its city, offering a diverse range of exhibitions and programs, along with a collection of more than 20,000 artworks held in the public trust. For more information about upcoming and past exhibitions, as well as leadership appointments, major gifts, and additions to the collection, the Museum’s Press Room provides access to helpful information for national and local journalists.

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Phoenix Art Museum gala raises record-breaking $2.2 million

The evening premiered The World of Anna Sui; included an exclusive announcement of a $1 million gift from Jordan Rose and Rob Walton in support of contemporary art; raised $1.2 million in support of free-access programs PHOENIX (April 30, 2025) — Phoenix Art Museum welcomed nearly 500 guests on Friday,...

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Phoenix Art Museum hosts storytellers from Arizona Regents’ Cup during First Friday; Richard Avedon photography exhibition to close in May

PHOENIX (April 30, 2025) – In May, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) will feature a powerful selection of student voices from across Arizona's three public universities, ASU, NAU, and the U of A, at the Regents' Cup Showcase during First Friday. They will offer a compelling view into the students' lived and learned experiences, and...

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Phoenix Art Museum to premiere first Eric Fischl survey in nearly a decade

Opening November 2025, Eric Fischl: Stories Told brings together artist's signature large-scale paintings that explore myths of middle-class suburban America PHOENIX (April 23, 2025) – This fall, Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) presents Eric Fischl: Stories Told, organized by PhxArt and guest cura...

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Phoenix Art Museum announces retirement of American Art Curator

Betsy Fahlman, PhD, recognized for her contributions following nearly a decade of service at PhxArt and more than three decades at ASU PHOENIX (April 21, 2025) – Phoenix Art Museum (PhxArt) announces that Betsy Fahlman, PhD, will retire on June 30, 2025, following nine years of service as the institution's Adju...

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Please note: News releases for exhibitions prior to January 2018 may be requested from the Museum’s Press Office.

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