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Alwun House
Category: Arts & Entertainment Art Galleries Shopping Art Galleries Art Galleries [Edit]
1204 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 253-7887
- Price Range:
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- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
seth g. said: "Super great gallery for high end art. Some of the most knowledgable people in the valley. Ask for John and have him show you some of the "hidden" pieces in the racks in the back!" read more »
10 reviews for Alwun House
10 reviews in English
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Review from Arana W.
Phoenix, AZ
12/7/2011
Over the past decade or so, I've had plenty of opportunities to attend events at the Alwun House. Engagement parties; a recent liqueur, beer and mead tasting; and fetish soirees.
I really like the space. Well, the yard. Sure - the house is cool - and I do love the concept of an art space in a historic home. I am happy to support a place that supports local artists and artisans . But I LOVE the yard. Koi ponds, sculpture, private areas and mature landscaping. It's a fantastic place for an intimate event. Whether the group has been 40 or 200, the place is cozy with plenty of room to mingle.
Overall, Alwun House is one of my favorite venues for an event here in town. And I am still looking for the perfect event to host there.
Another reviewer mentioned the neighborhood has gotten shady. Or something like that. I was confused by this. The house is at 12st St and Roosevelt. TURNING Shady? I've only been in town since 1985 - but it's been "shady" at least that long! Hello, it's just beyond the bright lights of downtown. It's not a bad area by any means - but you should pretend you're just outside the downtown area of any real city. Alone at night is silly. Alone at night and wearing flashy baubles or having an expensive camera dangling from your neck is just downright stupid. Follow the rules of common city sense, and there's no need to fear. -
Review from Robin S.
Phoenix, AZ
12/1/2011
This place has really gone downhill in the last few years.
When I first moved to the area it seemed like a cool place to go to. Lately the prices for their events have really gone up, the entertainment is trying to be shocking (but lame) and it just is starting to get sticky. The crowd thinks they are artsy but it is more like a half-assed S+M club in someones back yard.
After going here about 15 times since 2004 I do not think I will go back.
oh and be careful about where you park. The neighborhood has gotten shady. -
Review from Tina T.
11/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
I just really love the Alwun House. I have been to several events there over the last couple of years including the Monster's Ball this past Halloween weekend. For each event I have gone to, the artwork in this art house was very relevant to the theme. I like being able to see art while I am getting my party on! The cover to the events are reasonable and drinks cheap. They also typically have complimentary appetizers which is always welcomed with long lines.
Entertainment (besides the always interesting people watching) usually consists of some performance art, magic tricks, DJs spinning beats, and my favorite, a burlesque troupe (Provacatease). At times a little kooky, I always find it enjoyable and have a great time at these parties. The crowd is varied and full of fun weirdos. I love it!
Besides the main events, Alwun House also hosts speakers, poetry and rotating exhibits. You can become a member for $25 a year, too, which helps support this local spot. -
Review from Wesley C.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/3/2011
I went here for one of their Halloween concert/party. I liked it, but the acts were really artsy, and I didn't understand some of them. The beers were around $5 which was okay, because I wanted several of them to start celebrating. I think if I liked that artsy stuff it would have been more fun, but overall I had a good time.
Also, the neighborhood felt a bit dangerous, but that's just me. -
Review from Kerstin M.
Phoenix, AZ
2/10/2008
Props to Alwun House for hosting events like the Exotic Art Show. Uptight religious types are nowhere to be found in this free spirited atmosphere, and that deserves a couple of stars alone. This is the third Exotic Art Show I have attended, and I have to be honest in saying 2008's was my least favorite. The cold may certainly have dampened the vibe (where were the portable heaters?), or maybe the acts were less to my personal liking. Miss Satanica, an eater of fire and glass, was great (and quite the trooper for continuing her show in spite of an injured ankle), but her weird lame sidekick did nothing for her. Of the Earth musicians had talent, but also oozed pretention and sounded like Rusted Root. Even the Ringmaster, Nick Tarr, was funnier last year. Some of the dancers were amazing, especially Fatima from Spell, and Jen from Of the Earth. I wished they had been on far longer.
The pieces in the art exhibit itself always vary wildly, from tame and classically beautiful, to the uber-graphic, violent, or decidedly non-vanilla fetish. My personal favorites this year were Christian Correra (amazing frames as well as photography) and Sarah Clemens (whose gorgeous "Breezy" graced the cover of the program, and whom I luckily got to meet).
If you've never been, plan ahead for the Halloween party. It is a lot of fun in my experience, and is their other wild-side party of the year. Be forewarned, you cannot bring in alcohol (they have security who will check your bags), and you need cash to buy tickets at the door as well as drinks inside. Just beyond the back porch you will find a table where you can purchase tickets for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. If you have a body bubble, you'll probably be uncomfortable, because these events are always super crowded and you have to be one of the first in line if you want even a chance at a seat. -
Review from Sarabear B.
Phoenix, AZ
2/8/2008 1 photo
If you are at all bashful or have issues around nudity, you might want to stop reading now. This place will not be for you.... but for the free spirited, the Alwun House is the place to be this month for their Erotic Art Festival.
The exhibit kicks off with their outrageous sneak preview party tonight, (Feb. 8th) at 7pm. Don't expect to see stuffy art aficionados milling about with glasses of champagne. Do expect to see transvestites on 8 inch platform shoes dancing and laughing with the glitter dusted, the body painted, the latex clad, and the goths. They create a club atmosphere in their back yard with a floor show of comics, cross dressers, dancers, acrobats and contortionists. You can't immerse yourself in the circus atmosphere and not walk away smiling. -
Review from Lucky P.
Dallas, TX
3/27/2010
Art Gallery house in a space that is, well, a house. There is a huge backyard that is excellent for art openings because they can set up a stage for entertainment, a small bar area, a small appetizer area (veggies with dip and some desserts), and still have room for chairs and tables, seating around a fire pit, and there is a koi pond as well.
I have found that the art varies, even by artist. I've now come to two different exhibits and I enjoyed both very much. There is a good turnout at events and exhibits will run for several weeks following an opening.
The vibe is friendly, eccentric, and casual. Street parking in the neighborhood. -
Review from Jason B.
3/17/2010
I have no clue what this place is. I went a few days ago for the Femocracy show and I'm not really sure what that was either. I'm not really into the Phoenix art scene so I don't get a lot of the stuff that goes on here so I'll do my best to describe my experience.
The Alwun house is just a big house in downtown Phoenix that hosts different art events. When I went, the house was filled with erotic art which was eclectic and well...erotic. In back there is a large, mostly-covered area with a stage and plenty of seating. This is where I saw "Femocracy" which was a bunch of artsy and somewhat humorous skits. It was entertaining but I won't review it because I don't think it has anything to do with the actual Alwun House.
Anyway, the back of the house is a nice area and a nice place to chill if the weather is nice and you are into artsy stuff that may be playing on the stage. There is a bar that serves very minimal cocktails.
I was there to support a friend and I'm all for supporting the local art scene, but I probably won't be back unless I have to. The Alwun House was very interesting to say the least and everybody that visits and works there is very nice. -
Review from Sheila B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/2/2008
This place is crazy! I enjoy the eclectic events they have and watching theater in the back yard.
It's such a gorgeous house in not always a very nice neighborhood. -
Review from Lyndon J.
Phoenix, AZ
1/6/2010
Absolutly the coolest art events. Edgy, new, beautiful garden setting. The best gallery for kids. While at most galleries kids get bored and nag on mom to go home, at Alwun House there's plenty to entertain the kids. Koi ponds, doves, rabbits and all kinds of nook & crannies to play in.
Yet, they really do show some of the most progressive topical art in the valley.
