Arizona State University is home to artist James Turrell’s “Air Apparent.” Located near the intersection of Rural and Terrace Road, this artistic interpretation of Native American Hohokam shade ramadas and pit houses is especially dramatic at sunrise and sunset.

The mural is located on the west wall of Social Hall, a local favorite for cocktails and American and Southwestern fare, and can be found on the northeast corner of University Drive and McClintock Drive.

At 400 feet, Jake Early’s tribute to Tempe, “Meet Me at Daley Park,” showcases the city’s history and was painted in 2018. Find this mural on College Avenue in between Broadway Road and Apache Boulevard next to the railroad tracks.

Kyllan Maney’s “Rangoli Sunrise” mural is located at The Dhaba, a wonderful restaurant serving incredible Indian food. 

Amazed Baby is one of the many featured murals in Danelle Plaza. Danelle Plaza on the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Southern. Danelle Plaza is an aged plaza turned art hub, an on-going initiative to build awareness about its unique history. 

Find this mural on Mill Avenue between 13th Street and Broadway across from Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. 

You’ll find a sweet trend of beautiful birds and whimsical pink blooms amongst this popular muralist’s work. “Don’t Wake the Dreamer” is a 153-foot-long mural located at Hardy Drive and 5th Street next to Jaycee Park. 

You’ll see this 65’ x 20’ mural best when you drive east along Southern Avenue. It’s on the south side of the road near the car wash west of Mill Avenue. 

Find this mural adjacent to Jayarr’s studio on Beck Avenue south of University Drive at the corner of Beck Avenue and Laird Street.  

Discover Arizona’s history and visit the Arizona Heritage Center! Experience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take a look at a WWII training aircraft.

The ASU Art Museum exhibits national and international contemporary artists, with a focus on Latin American art. The Museum houses the largest collection of Cuban art in the U.S. and an award-winning print collection. Exhibitions change seasonally. Admission is free.

The Ceramics Research Center houses and displays the ASU Art Museum’s extensive ceramic collection of close to 4,000 objects. Exhibitions change seasonally and admission is free. The Museum Store is open during Gallery hours.

ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based performing arts presenters in the world. It is the home theater of the Desert Financial Broadway Across America – Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic 3,000 seat hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Located on the ASU Tempe campus in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change building, the Innovation Gallery is a public space in which students prototype conceptual exhibits and programming, drawing from faculty research.

Experience the artistry and excitement of Arizona’s nationally recognized ballet company. The 2022-2023 season offers ballets that will inspire, entertain, and showcase the growing artistic excellence of Ib Andersen and the awe-inspiring Ballet Arizona dancers.

You will laugh, have fun and celebrate a magical night out at the Carnival of Illusion. This top-rated show is revitalizing magic by blending an “Around the World in 80 Minutes” travel theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow.

Childsplay is Arizona’s award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences and families. From adaptations of popular children’s books to brand new stories, the 48-year-old theatre company performs September through May at the Herberger Theater Center and in schools throughout Arizona.

This space, located in Downtown Tempe, highlights local artists working in a variety of media. The   exhibitions are fun, eye-catching and unusual and displayed in the windows on the north and east side of the building. Photo: artist installation by Dale Andress.

Tempe’s diverse collection of permanent and temporary public art complements the natural and built environment through innovative place-making, installations, and infrastructure enhancements. Tempe Public Art promotes artistic expression, bringing people together to strengthen Tempe’s sense of community and place.

Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. An Arizona icon celebrating 80 years, the Garden has grown into a compelling attraction and desert conservation pioneer.

This self-guided tour takes you around Tempe’s vibrant downtown to explore its diverse collection of public art. The works seek to complement the natural and built environment through innovative place-making, installations, and infrastructure enhancements. Photo (by Michael Williams): Movement by The Lady Egg.

Arizona natives and Tempe-based artists Champ Styles and his idol/dad, Such Styles, are known for their incredible graffiti art. Their latest permanent installation at Tempe Marketplace was completed in mid-June 2020. 

Gallery 100 provides students, faculty and academic professionals of the School of Art with exhibition space. Open Mon.-Thurs., noon to 5 p.m.

The Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) offers engaging experiences with curated, traveling and juried exhibitions. Free admission. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Gallery of Design displays work by students, faculty research and design projects and special exhibitions from notable designers. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

National Firefighting Hall of Heroes. Over 70 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 2004. Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids.  A full-sized fire engine available for boarding. Open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., closed Sun., open Mon. by appointment for guided group tours.

Exhibitions in all media by Master of Fine Arts students. Free and open to the public. Closed weekends and major holidays. Located in the School of Art Building, ASU Tempe Campus. Open Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Classical chamber music is performed by top musicians from all over the world at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Tickets include a reception with the artists following each concert.

The Heard Museum is recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, exhibitions, educational programming and festivals. The Heard presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, and offers exhibitions that showcase traditional and contemporary art.

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts offers more than 1,000 free and ticketed events presented by talented students, outstanding faculty and renowned guest artists annually. Events include concerts, musicals, plays, art exhibitions, lectures and more.

Explore the world’s music and cultures at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). MIM takes you on a journey around the world, deep into the heart of human creativity. Rated Phoenix’s #1 attraction by TripAdvisor, MIM displays more than 6,800 musical instruments and objects.

Bringing people together in the heart of Phoenix for over 1000 years. Exhibits include excavated prehistoric Hohokam platform and ballcourt, replicated houses, a hands-on kids gallery and a theater. The museum store has authentic American Indian art. Light rail accessible.

Indie theatre company – producing four shows each season that you will not find anywhere else in the Valley. Performances are held primarily at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

Tempe Center for the Arts, Arizona’s premier waterfront arts center, is an iconic venue offering exceptional, diverse, inclusive and accessible arts experiences. Enjoy dance, music, theater, comedy and visual arts all under one roof.

The museum explores Tempe history through collections, research services, exhibits and programs that captivate and connect with audiences throughout the community and beyond. Open Tuesday – Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays.

The Tempe Symphony Orchestra is a made up of volunteer performers and is owned and operated by the city of Tempe Library & Cultural Services Division.

This self-guided tour takes you along Tempe Town Lake and through the TCA to explore the city’s diverse collection of public art. The works seek to complement the natural and built environment through innovative place-making, installations, and infrastructure enhancements. Photo: Tree of Life by Marilyn Zwak