Arizona is home to a burgeoning art scene and it’s spilling over from galleries into the streets. It not only becomes great publicity for the artist but also creates colorful, beautiful signs of Arizona life. Check out a few examples of the street art present in our state.
- Welcome to Arizona indeed. This one was found in Phoenix.
Kevin Spencer/Flickr
- This one is located on the side of a car wash on Roosevelt & 7th Avenue in Phoenix.
Kevin Spencer/Flickr
- This one features characters from the “Wallace and Ladmo Show.” Anyone remember watching it as a kid?
Kevin Spencer/Flickr
- This interesting piece can be found in Flagstaff and is by artist Kory Begay.
NickiAllen/Flickr
- Here’s one found in downtown Tucson. Why do you think she has a spoon on her nose?
Henrique Cabral/Flickr
- This wheat paste was found north of Tuba City along Highway 160.
Anita Ritenour/Flickr
- The alley behind the Phoenix Arizona Art Supply is covered in similar artwork. What made this one stand out was the deliberate placement of art on different blocks to make it look like the blocks were re-arranged.
Devon Christopher Adams/Flickr
- Led Zeppelin fans in Tucson should keep an eye out for this near the Zia Records.
peppergrasss/Flickr
- If you’re driving along Grand Avenue in Phoenix, keep an eye out for this striking blue artwork.
Devon Christopher Adams/Flickr
- Here’s a Flagstaff piece by artist Chip Thomas. It’s located at San Francisco Street and Butler.
Xomiele/Flickr
- This is an example of the extensive amount of street art found along Roosevelt Row in central Phoenix.
Andy Blackledge/Flickr
- If anyone is able to read binary code, please let us know what this says. This was found in Scottsdale.
Patrick Dockens/Flickr
- Another Flagstaff artwork found along San Francisco Street.
Alex Berger/Flickr
- This one found near Central in Phoenix is certainly a different take on the usual work seen on walls.
Ms.Phoenix/Flickr
- Perhaps this was the artist’s way of saying that traditional forms of jazz and graffiti share at least one thing: improvisation.
Daniel Lobo/Flickr
- A wheat paste of lambs and wolves on the same wall.
Nick Mustoe/Flickr
- This one was found somewhere in Bisbee.
His Noodly Appendage/Flickr
- An image of the Mona Lisa found on an abandoned building in Bisbee.
Frances/Flickr
- This artist had a bleak outlook on achieving peace. This was found in Tempe near Ash Avenue.
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr
- This was found in central Phoenix.
cronkiteschool/Flickr
- Here is one from Goodyear. It’s difficult to read but is impressive.
Patrick Dockens/Flickr
- This was found on an abandoned building in Queen Creek.
Devon Christopher Adams/Flickr
Which was your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!
Kevin Spencer/Flickr
NickiAllen/Flickr
Henrique Cabral/Flickr
Anita Ritenour/Flickr
Devon Christopher Adams/Flickr
peppergrasss/Flickr
Xomiele/Flickr
Andy Blackledge/Flickr
Patrick Dockens/Flickr
Alex Berger/Flickr
Ms.Phoenix/Flickr
Daniel Lobo/Flickr
Nick Mustoe/Flickr
His Noodly Appendage/Flickr
Frances/Flickr
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr
cronkiteschool/Flickr
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