Your Guide to Art Detour 2026 in Phoenix

The annual arts and culture festival turns March into a month-long celebration across Arizona.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Art Detour, the annual arts and culture festival organized by local nonprofit Artlink, is set to take place throughout March 2026 across metro Phoenix and other communities around Arizona. The festival connects artists, businesses, and the public through a sprawling mix of exhibitions, performances, and creative happenings at galleries, art spaces, music venues, and other participating businesses.

Why it matters

Art Detour has been a beloved annual tradition in Phoenix since 1989, showcasing the vibrant local arts and culture scene. The month-long festival provides an opportunity for the community to engage with and support Arizona's creative community through a diverse array of events and experiences.

The details

Art Detour 2026 will feature a variety of events and activities, including the Artlink PRISM Exhibition Pop-Up Gallery & Boutique, the 'ROYGBIV' exhibition at FOUND:RE Contemporary, the 'Love Arizona' group show at Richau & Co. Gallery + Boutique, the First Friday art walk along Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue, the Oak Street Alley Mural Festival, the 'Walking the Path' exhibition at Alwun House, the 'Departures' group show at Eye Lounge at Modified Arts, and the Scottsdale Art Week 2026 event at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

  • Art Detour 2026 runs through March 31, 2026 with events scheduled throughout the month.
  • The Artlink PRISM Exhibition Pop-Up Gallery & Boutique is open now through Tuesday, March 31.
  • The 'ROYGBIV' exhibition at FOUND:RE Contemporary is on view now through April 11.
  • The 'Love Arizona' group show at Richau & Co. Gallery + Boutique is on view now through Tuesday, March 31.
  • The First Friday art walk along Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue will take place on Friday, March 6.

The players

Artlink

A local nonprofit organization that organizes the annual Art Detour festival in Phoenix.

Roosevelt Row

A vibrant arts district in downtown Phoenix that hosts many of the Art Detour events and activities.

Grand Avenue

Another arts district in downtown Phoenix that participates in the First Friday art walk during Art Detour.

FOUND:RE Contemporary

An art gallery in Phoenix that is hosting the 'ROYGBIV' exhibition as part of Art Detour 2026.

Richau & Co. Gallery + Boutique

A gallery and boutique in Scottsdale that is hosting the 'Love Arizona' group exhibition for Art Detour 2026.

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The takeaway

Art Detour has become an essential annual celebration of the vibrant arts and culture scene in Phoenix and across Arizona, providing the community with a month-long immersive experience to engage with local artists, galleries, and creative businesses.