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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 Tempe Community Arts 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. 

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ART Tempe Public Reception

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Join us for the 52nd annual ART Tempe Reception, a Tempe Community Arts program, celebrating the creativity of local visual arts students. This beloved exhibition showcases the incredible talents of select students from all six Tempe Union High School District high schools and this year, will also include eight middle schools from Tempe Elementary School District and Kyrene Elementary School District.

This impressive annual display highlights over 100 works of high-quality arts programming in our schools as well as inspires young artists to pursue their passions. The exhibition also keeps the creative spirit alive as students advance through each chapter of their academic career and beyond.  

Free exhibit runs Feb 1 - Feb 28

 

About City of Tempe’s Community Arts

The Tempe Community Arts team develops initiatives that foster relationships and enhance connections within the arts, community and city through collaborations with local school districts; it offers opportunities for students to have a public platform for their artwork preparing them for future careers in the arts. Tempe Community Arts also offers visual art classes at Edna Vihel Arts Center, community events such as Arts in the Parks and Free Art Friday, additional school residencies such as Dance Tempe and Studio Artists Program and supports local arts non-profits through grant funding. 

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