Scientific studies show the art of Mindfulness can relieve anxiety, depression, pain, and stress and actually change the way you feel, think, work and play by opening new pathways in the brain. Learn how to focus on the present and live in the moment. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979 by physicist Jon Kabat-Zinn.    To learn more about Hospice of the Valley Mindfulness classes or to register, call (602) 530-6900 or visit hov.org/mindfulness.   No RSVP required. Mindfulness Sessions are free and open to the public and occur weekly, rain or shine, at the Dorrance Sculpture Garden. If excessive heat or rain occurs, session will be held inside the Wolfswinkel ... (View more)

Led by editor Joan Liftin, the INFOCUS Editing Workshop explores the process of finding and creating narrative in photographic works. Participants will learn how to sequence a finished product, whether a book, exhibition, or film, and recognize their own signature in their photographs. Tickets are available at tickets.phxart.org. For more information, please email [email protected]. About Joan Liftin: Joan Liftin has edited many photographic books, including Falkland Road (Mary Ellen Mark), Paris (Magnum), Departures and Arrivals (Charles Harbutt), Inheritance (Andrea Stern), and Melting Point (Jeff Jacobson with Sylvia Plachy).  

Calling young artists (ages 5-12) and their caregivers! Have you seen Sheila Pepe: Hot Mess Formalism yet? View the exhibition together and then try your hand at using a variety of fiber materials to create a collaborative family installation.   Family- through Fellow-level Members are welcome. Click here to RSVP.

Join Phoenix-based sculptor Miguel Cardona to explore space and volume. Gather inspiration directly from the architecture of Phoenix Art Museum, and consider the space’s interior and exterior design as you build your own 3-D construction.  About the Artist: Miguel Cardona was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. While studying at ASU, Miguel spent two years working at Bollinger Atelier, one the nation’s leading fine art foundries. He was professionally trained in all aspects of the foundry casting process. Miguel is now working to combine wood with casting process to give metal a more organic quality. He is the studio manager of Vesper Sculpture and Design Studio and also works at Lagomm studios, a collaborative artist studio. ... (View more)