First Friday at PhxArt

In celebration of Flowers of the Punjab and the opening of the James K. Ballinger Wing, join us for a festive First Friday on December 5 from 5–8 pm—featuring fiber arts, luminaria making, live music, artist meetups, and more.

🎀 Stitch Circle with PIP Coffee + Clay
Join a cozy fiber-art hangout! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, quilt, or explore any kind of fiber art, you’ve found your crew. Bring your WIPs, meet fellow makers, and stitch the night away. (No wet materials.)

🕯️ Luminaria Making
Make your own luminaria, a traditional craft in New Mexico

💃 Dance Performance with SAFOS Dance Theatre
Enjoy select performances from Stories From Home at 6:30 pm

🎨 Meet the Artist: Gennaro Garcia
Hear about Garcia’s Talavera collab, then design your own colorful tile.

🌸 Flowers of the Punjab Cardmaking (presented by Lexus)
Create a vibrant, floral-inspired ornaments using rich patterns + colors from the exhibition.

🎁 Complimentary Gift Wrapping Station
Wrap your Museum Store purchases for free—paper, ribbon, and guidance included

🥫 Community Food Drive
Bring non-perishable food items to support our community this First Friday

🔘 Button Making with Aileen Martinez
Design and create your own custom button

🎧 Live Music with DJ JME-LEE
Vibes all evening thanks to DJ JME-LEE

🍸 Drinks by ARTenders
Sip festive beverages from ARTenders all night