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GALLERY 37 is West Valley Art’s award-winning summer youth public art program. For five-weeks, high school juniors and seniors work with a professional artist to design, develop and install a permanent piece of public art for a West Valley city. Students receive FREE college credits in partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College and a cash stipend for their work.
Gallery 37 began in Chicago, Illinois as a city beautification project of Block 37 that included the installation of a summer arts camp designed to revitalize the immediate community while providing job training and arts education to Chicago’s youth.
Since 2001, more than 250 Arizona students have participated in Gallery 37. Apprentices hail from all over the Valley including Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Waddell, Surprise, Tonopah, and Litchfield Park and more!
West Valley Arts Council partners with local cities to bring meaningful, community-centered public art to life. Once a city is selected, WVAC:
Contracts a Master Artist to lead and mentor participating students
Recruits, interviews, and reviews portfolios from emerging artists across all West Valley communities
Guides the collaborative process from concept to completion
Students & Master Artist Collaboration Includes:
Brainstorming and research rooted in the city’s history, culture, and vision
Developing initial concepts and beginning the design phase
Creating and presenting a polished proposal to the partnering city
Moving into production and fabrication with professional oversight
Completing the project with a full installation in the community
This program not only produces vibrant public artwork—it nurtures the next generation of West Valley artists through real-world experience, mentorship, and creative leadership.
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"The bond that we built with one another was a major part of what allowed our experience to be so wonderful at Gallery 37. Everyone in this program was extremely open minded and supportive." -Arleth Garcia