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you’ve felt it before. you just didn’t have a name for it.

swipe through and see if you recognize yourself somewhere in here ➡️

this is what we mean when we say we build social capital. it’s not a buzzword. it’s the stuff that makes the city feel like somewhere you actually belong – the favors, the introductions, the rooms that feel like home before anyone says a word.

phx is growing fast. we wanna make sure it’s also deepening.

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CONTEXT is a phoenix-based studio. we build, support, and endorse the things this city needs.

if you’re building something that needs more context :) let’s talk!

#socialcapital #phoenix #communitybuilding #findcontext taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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4 months ago

January marks one year of CONTEXT, a studio rooted in building social capital in Phoenix, Arizona. What began as an idea became a series of shared moments, collaborations, and projects shaped by community.

In our first year, we:
• Hosted more than 30 gatherings and events, bringing people together to get outside, create, and connect in real life
• Traveled to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, California, Oregon, Colorado, and New York to explore, get inspired, and exchange ideas
• Completed four projects, including a community-driven campaign for America Walks, sourced and curated locally made goods for VisionPop Media, judged two panels of creative teams for ASU Mix Center, and rebranded Active Arizona
• Collaborated with 50 partners, including local creatives, organizations, and hosts
• Welcomed two team members and relied on the help of 10 additional staff
• Toured more than 40 exhibitions, artist studios, and galleries. Purchased two artworks. And co-worked alongside a dozen artists.
• Met countless neighbors, contributors, and collaborators who helped shape what this studio is becoming.
• Consumed endless amounts of ginger chews, bean burritos, Spindrift (not sponsored, yet), cappuccinos, and iced lattes.

More than numbers, this year was about presence—showing up, making time, and building trust through shared experiences. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who attended an event, opened a door, shared a resource, or simply stayed curious.

Here’s to year two: deepening relationships, expanding our reach, continuing to build social infrastructure together, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections.

— Sara and Leilani

Sorry we couldn’t tag everyone! Aerial photo on slide 2/3 by Lorenzo Cuevas. Top photo on slide 13 by Danny Upshaw. taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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9 months ago

It’s officially a thing - CONTEXT studio is all up in the inter webs. You can find us @findcontext and findcontext.co

Pro tip: for the full context :) sign up for email and (occasional, time-sensitive) text notifications.

📣 S/O to allll the homies and the four legged friends that helped us get here:
@thebradybeat
little stevie
@sleisure + charlie
@megaphonephx
@unheard.harmony
@layshock
@cut.paste.phx
@btwphx
@natalieemariaa
@craigrandich
@paulaibieta
@lokitothemaxxaurie
@gemsetta
@kroschi
@patriciasannitstudio
@goldlionaz
Trent
@chardarr
@cowtownskate
@phoestivus
@funkyphotoboothaz
@btarboretum
@jfgphx
Akshaya
@desertfinancial
@phoenixbiosciencecore
@phxparks
@cmomstand
@lmo125
@thisissharonrose
Alyson
@iaustin96
jmcphersoniii
@jsmccallum
@thesunnyslopehub
@ohsobrewery
Maizy, Zoey, Abbey, Dennis, Tony, Desi, Leon, Ethel, Xica, Loretta, Laika, Bilbo 🐾
Mother Nature
digi :)
Chat gpt

(credit: in the fold by wabwila mugala) taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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2 years ago

10/14-10/20/26

Route 66 turns 100, so you know where you can find us:

✔️ Cycle Arizona 66 — @activearizona, Sat 7am, register at activeaz.org/cycleaz66

✔️ I ♥ Route 66 Fest — Kingman, Thu-Sat

the full list:

THU 10/15

going out top thrift flip (women + femmes) — @phoenixsewingclub @ @afternoonsstudio , 5:30-7:30pm

vintage halloween market — @cactus_vhs, downtown glendale, 6-9pm

threaded together free beginner sewing, 6-8:30pm, eligibility req’d

costume shop open hours — @asumixcenter , mesa, 2:30-4pm

immersive studio demo — @asumixcenter, mesa, 4:30pm

FRI 10/16
the revolutionary idea: a window on voting in america opening — @northlight_research, 6-9pm

monsoon show closing night — @brillgalleryandstudio, 6-10pm

Malls + Cumberland Terrace screening — @juicemoviejuice @ @rocking_s_art_ranch , 7pm, $8

live action role playing workshop — @asumixcenter, mesa, 4:30pm (and sat)

SAT 10/17
chamber music + chaos theory 26 — @downtownchamberseries @ legend city studios, 2pm (also sun 7:30pm), $25, students free

golden hour sunset hike — @wrighttaliesin, 5pm, tickets

park service field walk — @ofthetreesworld @ papago park, 2pm

sinners book fest — @jaysconversations @ the culdesac tempe, 6-9pm, afterparty by @sewused_

felted bag charms — @pipcoffeeclay , chandler, 6pm

PHX Futures astrology readings — @dwellstudiosphx , check their page for times

SUN 10/18
clothing swap — @desertrefillery , 9am-12pm, free

linoTRADE print exchange — @thems.phx w/ @syntheticjuan + @bronsonart @ @afternoonsstudio, 9:30am-12:30pm, rsvp

shibori dyeing w/ @jyllethiermullenart — @themonasteryaz, 3pm, $40

MON 10/19
know your ballot — @save_our_schools_az @ @jaysconversations, 6-8pm

beginner sewing — @herplacesupperclub , 6-8:30pm, sliding scale

horror trivia — @majesticphx tempe, 8pm, free

TUE 10/20
grant writing workshop pt. 2 — @seedsofliberation_ , 6-9pm

tap and hold to reveal → full calendar in our bio link

#phx #route66 taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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3 days ago

“Sound you can see” 🌙

That’s the idea behind Lunar Calendar (@lunarcalendaronline), a musical ensemble reimagining the live music experience by blending classical chamber music with contemporary sounds and visual art.

We had the pleasure of catching one of their performances at the Central Arts Market in Downtown Phoenix near Roosevelt Row. It was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced.

Four insanely talented musicians performed against a display of colorful lights and morphing animations, transforming the space into something that felt like mix of performance and art installation.

This wasn’t your typical sit-still-and-be-quiet concert experience either.

On the contrary, guests were encouraged to move around, dance if they felt the urge, and absorb the performance however they pleased. There was even a brief intermission to stretch, mingle, and chat with the musicians.

Oh, and did we mention it was BYOB?!

Lunar Calendar’s vision is to bring chamber music into unconventional spaces, expanding what’s possible for both musicians and audiences alike. After experiencing it firsthand, we can certainly see the appeal.

There was something wonderfully refreshing about the whole evening. The intimacy of the space, the freedom to move, the hypnotic visuals, and above all, the unbelievably talented musicians all made for an experience that felt both extraordinary and completely approachable.

It’s exactly the kind of thing we’d love to see more of in Phoenix. Something you could make a regular outing out of, whether you’re looking for a unique first date idea, or just a pleasant evening by yourself, surrounded by people who share the same appreciation for local art and music.

A huge thank you to Lunar Calendar for this unforgettable, unique Phoenix experience. Shout out to the insanely talented musicians once again: Julz and Izzy on Violin, Milz on viola, and Lorenzo on the cello.

If you haven’t experienced Lunar Calendar yet, we’d highly recommend keeping an eye out for their next performance. We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop.

More of this, please!

#PhxArtDispatch #PhoenixArts #ChamberMusic by @findcontext

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Ready for some deep listening. 🌎🌏🌍👂🏼
@listening_to_earth @experienceform @arcosanti_arizona #deeplistening #instructionsforlisteningtoearth #ears #clay by @findcontext

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8 days ago

10/7-10/13/26

Here’s what’s happening this week -

a doxie dash, a darkroom workshop, and a string quartet playing SOPHIE, all in the same day. pace yourselves.

WED 10/7 – SUN 10/11
— Office of Collecting & Design @office.of.collecting @chandlermuseum, a traveling museum of the tiny + forgotten, free. art talk + film fri, flat lay workshops sat

THU 10/8
— Delicately Drawn opening, @alexandrabowersart + @oddart_s, Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 6-7:30pm

FRI 10/9
— Game Night @almaradance, first one in the new studio, 7pm, RSVP

SAT 10/10
— AZ Wild Weens Fest @shopoatybear @culdesactempe, 10am-2pm, free

— Modernist Chair, 2-day metal/textiles class @phxforge, 10am-2pm (+10/17)

— collage w/ @cut.paste.phx, @asuartmuseum’s Ceramics Research Center, 1-4pm, free

— B&W Film Development Workshop @phxfilmrevival , 2-5pm

— Bleach Dye Workshop @sow.artcollective @casacaracolphx, 3-5pm, RSVP

— max/min @lunarcalendaronline @centralartsmarket, string quartet + visuals by @yay.win, 6:30pm

— artist lecture w/ @granville_carroll @ @como.artspace, 7pm, reservation required

— Golden Hour Sunset Hike @wrighttaliesin, sat + sun evenings

SUN 10/11
— @ladieswhobrunchaz @ the Vig, DJs Kate Scratch Fever + Tiboom, 11am-2pm

— Twin Peaks Night @bangbangcoffeephx , outdoor screening of episode one, 6-9pm

MON 10/12
— Sketchbook Sessions @nsaa_visualartsdepartment w/ @baconcat @dj_fishnet @allhailpan, 6-9pm, free

— free trivia @majestic7tempe, animated + comedy, 8pm

Also: early voting for the 11/3 general election opens Wednesday 10/7.

full calendar at the link in our bio. see you out there.

#tempe #phx #mesa #scottsdale taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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We’re back at @asuartmuseum’s Ceramics Research Center on 10/10, 1–4pm for a drop-in collage session!

✔️ All materials provided
✔️ No experience needed
✔️ FREE for everyone

RSVP 🔗 in bio taken in ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center by @findcontext

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13 days ago

Cycle AZ 66 riders get a little something extra.

@statebicycleco just donated stickers and mini State Bike Lego cyclists for every Cycle AZ 66 participant. Each one is a small reminder of a big day on the Mother Road.

Join us October 17 in Kingman for a fully supported 62-mile out-and-back on Historic Route 66, celebrating the road’s centennial year. Riders of all paces are welcome, from fast A-group riders to folks there for the scenery. E-bikes too.

#CycleAZ66 #ActiveArizona #Route66 #Route66Centennial #statebicycle by @findcontext

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This was awesome , you guys rock the show with your Volkswagen classic thank you. !!! 🙏🙏

Love the photos set up inspirational theme 🙌

📷📷📷📷🤳🖼️
@phxart @parcphx @findcontext #wolkswagen #arizonaphotographer taken in Phoenix Art Museum by @findcontext

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9/30-10/6/26

Here’s what’s happening this week -

october finally showed up, which means patio season is back and you’ve officially run out of excuses to stay home.

From a queer poetry open mic to a physical media marketplace, mending club to a diorama workshop, silent reading book club to a guided movement class, a sunday-morning french fairy tale, and so much more.

Here’s where you can find us:

✔️ Slope Night Market @slopenightmarket — @lizzie.robillard’s Player Character zine release + art show, collage with @cut+paste, vendors, and more Sunnyslope, Fri 5-9pm

✔️ BlakTinx Dance Festival @blaktinxdance — 10 years, one final curtain call @ Third Street Theater, Fri, check the website for times

✔️ First Friday @phxart — printmaking postcards with @liv__handmade, map making with @jenurso, Little Miss Sunshine screening, meet @activearizona and more, Fri 5-8pm

✔️ Denim Blues — group show opening @ the Carmody from @fischergoods + The Desert Is So Hot @desertissohot , Sat 5-7pm

Also don’t forget: the last day to register to vote for the Nov 3 general election is Monday, 10/5. Early voting starts Wednesday, 10/7.

tap and hold to reveal → click the calendar link in our bio to access the calendar or comment and we’ll send you the list

#tempe #phx #mesa #scottsdale taken in Phoenix, Arizona by @findcontext

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17 days ago

This First Friday, take a nostalgic trip through vintage travel, roadside adventures, and the memories we make along the way.

Inspired by graphic design, printmaking, and exploration, this month’s First Friday invites you to create, wander, remember, and leave your own mark.

🖨️ Design a tire-tread postcard with local artist and printmaker Olivia Yuen (@liv__handmade)
🗺️ Map your memories and imagined destinations with artist and cartographer Jen Urso (@jenurso + @shmapsmaps)
🧲 Explore On the Record in the PhxArt Archives and make a souvenir magnet
🛻 Meet C10 Girls Cultura (@c10girlscultura) and check out their passion for classic C10 trucks
🚲 Learn about Cycle AZ 66 @activearizona and Bike To Wherever @btwphx
🚗 Chat with @visit_arizona to learn more about adventures throughout the state of Arizona
📸 Strike a pose with PARC PHX (@parcphx)
🎶 Enjoy live music from Joseph Torres (@joseph.torres__ )
🍴 Grab a bite from Rosie’s Inspired Kitchen (@rosies_inspired_kitchen)

Plus, at 6 pm, catch Little Miss Sunshine and join the Hoover family on one unforgettable road trip. 🎬 Film tickets are sold separately.

📅 Friday, October 2 | 5–8 pm
🎟️ Free General Admission beginning at 5 pm

Separate tickets are required for Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan and Little Miss Sunshine. Visit the link in bio for tickets and more information.

This First Friday is in collaboration with @findcontext.

First Fridays are made possible by APS (@apsfyi), with additional support from Arizona Community Foundation (@theazfoundation)

✍️Art and Graphic @studyo.yonder taken in Phoenix Art Museum by @findcontext

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