Those nice people at the Red Dog Gallery in Phoenix let me know that this year, in conjunction with the annual Art Detour event in downtown Phoenix, there will once again be a Kids’ Detour with hands-on art activities for the whole family. Kids' Detour takes place on Saturday, March 24, 2006 and Sunday, March 25, 2006 from noon to 5 p.m.

Begin your Kids' Detour at the Burton Barr Gallery where the fun will begin with many craft activities for the kids. Each child will receive a passport and a list of participating galleries. Each gallery you visit will stamp your passport! Kids' Detour will include the following participating galleries:

@Central Gallery
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central Avenue

Red Dog Gallery
812 N. 3rd Street
Colorful & whimsical paintings, furniture, ceramics, jewelry & prints in a historic home with a front porch swing.

Art & Soul
1602 E. Culver Street
Stained glass; jewelry -Neumann, Hackert; photography, beadwork – Warden; dolls – McCue; neddlework – Miranda; paintings – Albert, Levinson, Metz, Paquet, Rdan, Wargula, Ellis.

Art for Fun! Studio and Gallery
2801-A N. 15th Avenue
The gallery features local artist’s photography, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber and wearable art.

Cathedral Center for the Arts / Fair Trade Café
100 W. Roosevelt
CCA, located in the historic Trinity Cathedral & the Far Trade Café Gallery next to the Cathedral, offer art, music & refreshments.

Cazabba Studios
215 E. Lexington Ave
Featuring the fine art of best-selling writer, artist and photographer Ken McElrath, along with selected works from special guests.

The Floor Studios, Inc.
1001 N. 1st Street
The Floor Studio, avid supporter of the arts, proudly exhibits new artwork by local artist and popular instructor, Linda Pullinsi.

Brad Konick Sculpture @ Annex Studios
1018 NW Grand Avenue
Organic & geometric hybrid forms in metal, wood, glass, etc which explore the nature of spiritual transformation.

MADE art boutique
922 N. Fifth Street
MADE art boutique features a curated collection of books, artist made gifts, and gourmet chocolate. Current Exhibition: Artist-Made clocks.

OPEN SPACE GALLERY
525-527 E. McDowell Rd.
Fine art, photography & sculptures. John Eskey, Faith, Cheryl Marine, Regan Mendenhall, Tracie Stanley, Fred Sullenberger.

Gary Parsel
538 E. Willetta
A must see sculpture menagerie fills the front yard and innumerable paintings of Phoenix cover every wall. Please come by!

Studeo Tad
915 W. Fillmore Street
Studeo Tad is a newly-renovated art gallery, displaying colorful paintings, blown glass, & photography in a rustic, yet contemporary environment.

Studio Curious
707 N. 15th Avenue
Thuong Nguyen incorporates maps and text in his painting and prints to explore issues of boundaries.

Art Detour is an annual event sponsored by ArtLink, the same people who put on the popular First Friday events in downtown Phoenix. This year's Art Detour takes place from March 24 through March 26, 2006.

What better way to get your kids involved in the appreciation of art!