Welcome to Tempe Arts & Culture! 

See a show, take a class, visit an exhibit or gallery in Tempe! Explore all of the creative and cultural experiences the city has to offer at Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum and Edna Vihel Arts Center. The Arts & Culture Division develops and manages the city's arts and culture programs and services including Arts Engagement and Tempe Public Art. Tempe is dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and extended community by providing life-long engagement through accessible cultural, social, and educational experiences.

Arts & Culture in Tempe Guide PDF 

 Arts & Culture Events Calendar

Tempe Center for the Arts
Tempe History Museum
Edna Arts
Arts Engagement
Tempe Public Art
Tempe Galleries

Calls to Artists
Arts Classes 
Arts Grants
Workshops
Employment

NOW OPEN! 2020 Arts & Culture Award Nomination

These awards celebrate excellence in arts and culture by recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Tempe.

Who is eligible?
Artists, educators, organizations and leaders whose work has had a significant impact on arts and/or culture within the City of Tempe.

EXTENDED! Nomination closes at 11:59pm on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Award recipients will be announced at the State of the Neighborhoods event in April 2020.

Nomination Form & Information

2019 Awardees:

Engaged Educator: Such Styles
Creative Entrepreneur: Rodney Hu
Community Impact: Gayle Shanks & Bob Sommer (Changing Hands Bookstore)
Cultural Connector: Evan Liggins
Innovation: FABRIC (Angela Johnson & Sherri Barry)

Deputy Director of Arts & Culture

Ralph Remington
ralph_remington@tempe.gov

Management Assistant for Arts & Culture

Joy Higgins
joy_higgins@tempe.gov