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the downtown Phoenix arts and culture
scene—feels the same way as Price.
“There’s a great sense of community
here,” she says. “There are a lot of great
things happening here and a lot of
passionate people.”
Although through Phoenix Aff air, Grey
is highly active in the arts scene, it hasn’t
always been that way.
“When I moved here from Seattle, I was
dwelling on this thought that Phoenix
didn’t have the kind of culture I was
looking for...And then I decided to just

get out with my camera and start photo-
graphing what I saw when I went out on
First Friday. I started documenting that
every month. That’s where the thoughts
that led to Phoenix Aff air started.”
She adds, “It’s all about getting out and
realizing that culture is a conversation.
There are things happening all around
you. You just have to get out and be in it
and be a part of that conversation.”
As a Phoenix transplant, Grey has
observed certain aspects of the commu-
nity that set it apart from others. She says,

“In Phoenix people are really supportive
of local artists—specifically muralists,
painters and sculptors. A lot of those
traditional mediums. I haven’t seen that in
other cities to the extent it is here—where
people can make really great careers for
themselves by making the city beautiful
and creating public art.”
One such artist making a name for
herself in Phoenix is painter Antoinette
Cauley. This month marks the beginning
of her solo exhibition at the monOrchid,
which will be on view from March 15

PALABRA/FUTURO
What do you get when you combine
art, hair and coff ee? An ultra-modern,
multipurpose space unlike any other. Crisp
white throughout, the part coff ee shop, part
hair salon serves up some powerful java
alongside alongside modern local art.

JOBOT
Located in the heart of Roosevelt Row,
this community watering hole is the ideal
place to grab a cold brew or a brewski in
between gallery hopping. Honoring its
artsy location, Jobot is home to plenty
of local artwork and locals alike.

LUX CENTRAL
Locals love Lux for its industrial yet cozy
and shaggy-chic vibe, delicious eats and
drinks. With both bartenders and baristas,
this neighborhood hang is perfect for day
or night. While you’re there, be sure to
try the jalapeno bacon mac and cheese.

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