First Friday - Muscle Memory: Lens on the Body
Date and Time
- Friday, Mar 6, 2026 5pm - 8pm
Location
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
Details
Experience the body in motion through art, sound, and active participation. Inspired by Muscle Memory: Lens on the Body, an exhibition drawn from the collections of the Center for Creative Photography and Phoenix Art Museum, this First Friday explores how artists represent the human figure and the lived experiences of movement, aging, and transformation.
Throughout the evening, enjoy:
• Flash Tattoos by Electric Needle Tattoo or stop by The Museum Store for a complimentary temporary tattoo
• Dance Lessons with The Jukebox Fam: Move, groove, and activate your muscle memory
• Right Brain Workouts with Walter Hive: Exercise your creativity through embodied play
• Gallery Sketching with Sketchclub Cafe: Slow down for and evening of in-gallery sketching
• Drawn to Sound with Briggs Kennedy: Watch your drawings translate into live music
• Live music with resident DJ J-ME LEE
• Open Mic hosted by Rashaad Thomas: An invitation for voices, stories, and expression
• Meet the team behind Everybody Lifting Club (ELC) at First Friday! As the core program of the Everybody Lifting nonprofit, ELC is an LGBTQIA+ and size-inclusive fitness club that builds strength, confidence, and community. Stop by to connect, learn more about their mission, and discover how movement can be a powerful tool for belonging. Free.
Separate tickets are required to view special exhibition Eric Fischl: Stories Told at an additional cost.
Tags
Art
DJ
Family Entertainment
Museums
Live Music
Performing Arts
Poetry