Artist Spotlight: Lauren Lee

At the age of 24, Lauren Lee wasn’t quite sure what to do next with her career as an artist. After the countless years she dedicated to learning and refining her visual arts skills she hit a brick wall. She didn’t know what to paint. Though Lauren could paint anything, she didn’t feel inspired and […]

Surf’s Up at SRCHR in Evans Churchill

To loyal customers and passers-by alike, SRCHR seems to exist in a void of confusion. A beach shop in the middle of Phoenix? The idea may seem strange, but through owners TJ and Beckys’ artistic vision and incredible passion for beach culture, SRCHR strides to become a staple of the Evans Churchill Neighborhood. Upon entering […]

Artist Spotlight: Thomas “Breeze” Marcus

Meet Thomas “Breeze” Marcus, a lifelong artist and muralist in the Evans Churchill Neighborhood. Learn about his unique style, experience as an artist, and incredible connection to his community in our latest blog post by ECCA Intern and Bioscience High School Senior Drohan Lord. Visit the link in bio to read more.

Artist Spotlight: Tato Caraveo

Throughout the Evans Churchill neighborhood, you may notice vibrant murals of caricature-esque people with distorted features and elongated limbs. This style is what artist Tato Caraveo is best known for. For the past thirty years, Tato Caraveo has been a prominent figure in the Phoenix art scene, specializing in murals and fine art. I was […]

The Art of Jazz at The Nash

Jazz is a hallmark of cultural cities, and as the fifth-largest city in the United States, Phoenix is no exception. The Evans Churchill neighborhood proudly houses “The Nash,” Phoenix’s most valuable Jazz stronghold. I was lucky enough to talk to Joel Robin Goldenthal, director of Jazz in Arizona and executive director of The Nash, after […]