First Fridays About Artlink Art Detour 24

Artlink, Inc. is one of the oldest, all-volunteer run, 501-C-3 arts organizations in Downtown Phoenix. Our mission is to maintain and enhance our current regular events, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, the annual Art Detour self-guided tour, a Juried Exhibition and an art-related fundraiser.

Enjoy the spirit and culture of Downtown Phoenix as you mingle with thousands of other residents and visitors. Tour more than 70 art galleries, venues, and related spaces.

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Art Detour 24 is a free, two-day, self-guided tour of artist studios, art spaces, and other art venues in Downtown Phoenix organized by Artlink, Inc. in cooperation with participating venues.

Art Detour

Art Detour 24 is a free, two-day, self-guided tour of artist galleries, studios, and other art venues in downtown Phoenix organized by Artlink in cooperation with participating venues. Art Detour draws thousands of enthusiastic arts supporters each year.

WHEN:  Sat, March 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun, March 18, 12 noon to 6 p.m.

WHO70 participating venues including art studios, galleries, restaurants and temporary “pop-up” spaces.

WHERE:  Phoenix arts districts in and around Downtown Phoenix, including Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue and Calle 16 (16th Street).

The First Stop! is at Arizona Center (400 E. Van Buren St.), with the London Bus shuttles departing from 3rd Street, near AMC Theatres. Live entertainment and kids activities will entertain visitors waiting for the next shuttle.

Visitors can also pick up maps from information tables and access the shuttles from two additional Neighborhood Hub Stop locations:

•    Roosevelt Row A.R.T.S. Market – northeast corner of Roosevelt and 4th Streets (street parking).

•    Grand Avenue – southwest corner of Roosevelt St. and 15th Ave. (parking lot).

The shuttles will run on a continuous loop (20 minute anticipated runtime for full loop, pending traffic) through Downtown. Visitors will also be able to walk, bike, Light Rail or drive to the 70 destinations beyond the reach of the shuttle route.

PARKING:  Arizona Center is providing FREE PARKING in their garage, accessible from Fillmore St. between 3rd and 4th Streets.

OFFICIAL ART DETOUR 24 MAP

Digital version of the maps are available for download below. Maps will also be distributed at the information tables at Neighborhood Hub Stops. Map credit: Downtown Phoenix Journal

Downtown Map A

Click the image to enlarge or download here: Downtown Detour Map A

Uptown Map B

Click the image to enlarge or download here: Uptown Detour Map B