Creating Culture: Fashion-Forward

Beauty, elegance and design converge with Carolina Herrera creative director, Wes Gordon  Keeping true to its promise since 1982, global luxury fashion brand Carolina Herrera has stylishly infused beauty and […]

Creating Culture: Voices United

Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus takes a stand Over its more than three-decade history, the identity of the Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus has shifted and expanded, taking on a life of […]

Creating Culture: Drawing on Tradition

Arizona is a one-of-a-kind place. It’s blessed with beautiful weather, awe-inspiring scenery and booming industries. But what makes Arizona truly special is its people and rich culture. In the heart […]

Creating Culture: Why Not?

As far back as Jules Gissler can remember, she has been an artist.  From day one, she felt it was her calling to create. She recalls making up stories with […]

Creating Culture: Shaping Success

In the heart of Tempe stands Bollinger Atelier, a distinguished fine art foundry owned by the visionary Tom Bollinger. From Midwestern America to the global stage, Bollinger’s journey reflects a […]

Creating Culture: An Architect, An Artist

Georgia O’Keeffe once wrote, “Nobody sees a flower — really — it is so small it takes time — we haven’t time — and to see takes time, like to […]

Creating Culture: Driver of Change

“There’s a lot of old meets new here.”   Michelle Mac Lennan is leading a tour of Chandler Center for the Arts. The center’s cultural arts manager, she talks about […]

Creating Culture: The Missing Piece

Arte para todos. Art for all. That’s the ASU Art Museum’s mission. So when a half-million dollar opportunity emerged that supports diversity within the museum’s staff, it was a perfect […]

Creating Culture: Art in the Shadows

Did you know that Michelangelo spent a little over four years working on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? While not every artist labors quite that long from idea to […]

Creating Culture: Hitting the High Notes 

There’s nothing quite like music-festival life. If you’ve attended a multi-day music fest, you understand the magic. Complex and wild, a music festival can feel like an adult’s happiest place on […]