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City of Surprise Arts & Culture

AZ Speaks: Beyond the Kitsch - The Pervasive Spirit of Our Indigenous Creative Community

Surprise, AZ MST
Throughout the Southwest, tourists and locals encounter a range of Indigenous art, from manufactured and imported cultural appropriations to fine art in galleries and museums. The state’s creative Indigenous communities are … read more

AZ Speaks: Learning to Live Together: Martin Luther King Jr. and His Philosophy of the Beloved Community

Surprise, AZ MST
One of the most important concepts in Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings is the idea of “the beloved community,” the possibility of a society in which people from diverse backgrounds and economic circumstances learn to live … read more

Outdoor Sketching Tour: Community Park

Surprise, AZ MST
On this tour participants will explore public art outside at the Surprise Community Park. Teaching artist, Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around u… read more

LIVE at Asante

Surprise, AZ MST
LIVE is a free and casual outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Featuring live music provided by On Stage Now, free arts activities and food trucks! Bring your lawn chair, your friends and your family fo… read more

AZ Speaks: By the Time They Came - African American Men of AZ

Surprise, AZ MST
In this presentation, Dr. Anokye, explores the untold stories and accomplishments of African American men in Arizona. Dr. Anokye focuses on identifying the common threads of the African American community that have enriched … read more

Outdoor Sketching Tour: City Hall

Surprise, AZ MST
On this tour participants will explore public art outside at City Hall. Teaching artist, Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around us in a fun, low-st… read more

Tour of Artist Joe Tyler's Home Studio

Surprise, AZ MST
Take a free tour of the home studio of local artist Joe Tyler. Tyler has worked on over one hundred projects, most of them large public art sculptures with strong botanical influences. Several of Tyler’s works live in the Su… read more

AZ Speaks: Authoring Home - Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History

Surprise, AZ MST
Arizona is often thought of in the context of “The West,” that is, as a frontier that needed to be tamed and populated by settlers coming from the eastern and midwestern parts of the U.S. Literarily, this has meant that many… read more

AZ Speaks: The Colorado River and It's Wonders - A Study in Water Use and Conservation

Surprise, AZ MST
The Colorado River is a critical source of the West’s water supply, supporting 40 million people, nearly 6 million acres of agriculture, and tribes across seven states and portions of Mexico. At 1,450 miles long the Colorado… read more

AZ Speaks: Arizona's Cosmic Connections

Surprise, AZ MST
One of the most important concepts in Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings is the idea of “the beloved community,” the possibility of a society in which people from diverse backgrounds and economic circumstances learn to live … read more

AZ Speaks: Seeing the Desert

Surprise, AZ MST
Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, and most come from places that are far greener and milder of climate than our desert. For many of us, it takes a shift of eye and of attitude to appreciate this hot, dry place—… read more

AZ Speaks: Contando Con Tata

Surprise, AZ MST
The life and music of an Arizona Legend! Lalo Guerrero, a Mexican American singer-songwriter from Tucson, is considered the Godfather of Chicano Music. He was a Grammy award winner and received the Presidential Medal of Hono… read more
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Past Events

AZ Speaks: Multilingual Baseball

AZ Speaks: Multilingual Baseball

Surprise, AZ
Transnational baseball is a microcosm of globalizing societies around the world, inviting audiences to consider what we can learn from the bilingual understandings and misunderstandings that arise in everyday interactions. This presentation shares the voices of players, coaches, front office person…
Wednesday, September 25 2024 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Outdoor Art Sketching Tour

Outdoor Art Sketching Tour

Surprise, AZ
Art Tours connect community members, artists and cultural organizations, highlighting the integral role art plays in our community fabric. On this tour participants will explore public art outside at City Hall, and will be guided to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity…
Saturday, April 6 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

AZ Speaks: Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad

AZ Speaks: Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad

Surprise, AZ
Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to code and decode hidden messages, and to disguise signs to avoid capture. There were code name…
Wednesday, February 28 2024 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

AZ Speaks: Indigenous Signs and Symbols

AZ Speaks: Indigenous Signs and Symbols

Surprise, AZ
Native Americans in the U.S. are diverse, and their contributions have enriched our lives in countless ways. People do not always realize the origins of Native contributions to the language, culture, and traditions of the U.S. What are Native signs and symbols? What do they mean? Where do they appe…
Wednesday, April 24 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Tour of Joe Tyler's Home Studio

Tour of Joe Tyler's Home Studio

Surprise, AZ
Take a free tour of the home studio of local artist Joe Tyler. Tyler has worked on over one hundred projects, most of them large public art sculptures with strong botanical influences. Several of Tyler’s works live in the Surprise Public Art Collection and can be found through out Surprise. On the …
Saturday, March 16 2024 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

AZ Speaks: Take A Hike! Explore, Enhance, and Experience Your Understanding of Arizona

AZ Speaks: Take A Hike! Explore, Enhance, and Experience Your Understanding of Arizona

Surprise, AZ
There are only eleven designated national scenic trails in the United States. Our Grand Canyon State has one of them—the Arizona National Scenic Trail! In this discussion, participants will have opportunities to: explore the history of the creation of Arizona’s greatest volunteer project; enhance t…
Wednesday, October 23 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Family Gallery Tour

Family Gallery Tour

Surprise, AZ
This gallery tour is an opportunity for families to experience art in three local art galleries. Each gallery will have family-friendly activities and opportunities for participants to meet with local artists, take an arts class, and learn how to view and find meaning and beauty in art. This tour i…
Saturday, February 24 2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

AZ Speaks: Dr. Pearl Tang - Pathbreaker in Public Health

AZ Speaks: Dr. Pearl Tang - Pathbreaker in Public Health

Surprise, AZ
In 1960, Dr. Pearl Mao Tang became chief of the Maricopa County Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. A Chinese American, who had fought to obtain a medical license in Arizona, Tang was instrumental in lowering the infant mortality rate in the state’s most populous county. Working in the Phoenix met…
Wednesday, May 22 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

AZ Speaks: The Vanishing Trading Posts

AZ Speaks: The Vanishing Trading Posts

Surprise, AZ
The stories of trading posts in the Southwest are a unique snapshot of life almost one hundred years ago. In the early 1900’s, trading posts in the Four corners flourished. There were over one hundred trading posts on the plateau, but today only five remain. Why did they vanish? The challenges and …
Wednesday, March 27 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Gallery Tour

Gallery Tour

Surprise, AZ
Gallery tours connect community members, artists and cultural organizations, highlighting the integral role art plays in our community fabric and the art that can be found all around us. During the tour participants will meet with local artists, take an arts class, and learn how to view and find me…
Thursday, May 9 2024 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

City of Surprise Arts & Culture

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