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Despite all the rumors to the contrary, Modified Arts ain't dead. While its proprietors recently decided to change the establishment's focus to more of an art gallery than a music venue (and thus, eliminate the sort of rock and indie shows that it regularly featured over the past decade), the Roosevelt Row institution will still host occasional bands and musicians, although they'll be more of an experimental or genre-challenging sort.

2011 | Best Stop on Art Detour

During the humid March weekend of Art Detour, Modified Arts was a pretty cool refuge. The gallery's main door led into the main room (containing two artist-made video games) and a smaller room, full of computer-created graphic images by Jon... More >
2010 | Best Extreme Makeover

Agree or disagree, it was time for Modified Arts to change. The building's exterior needed some serious TLC, the stage was one amplified band short of collapse, and the sewage smell seeping from the bathroom needed to be kicked to the curb. So... More >
2009 | Best Small Show

When a band's latest album is less than a half-hour long (as Los Angeles-based noise-pop act No Age's is), it's not surprising when their headlining set comes in under an hour. Actually, the band behind Nouns — one of the best-reviewed releases... More >
2009 | Best Bouncer

You wouldn't think an all-ages, alcohol-free music venue that doubles as an art gallery would need an aggressive bouncer, but Modified Arts' Ami Johnson has stories that suggest it does. Like the story about the time some guy pulled a knife on... More >
2006 | BEST FLIER RACK

Shameless self-promoters love this kick-ass rack, because Modified's smack in the middle of Roosevelt Row, and the Row is the hub of Phoenix's arts scene. What better place to get the word out about your band's next gig or that new... More >

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Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Karolina Sussland Skewers Mad Ave Vision of Everyman in Photo Exhibition at Modified Arts

By Kathleen Vanesian | Mon, November 21, 2011

Whatever possessed artist Karolina Sussland to create photographic take-offs on ridiculous stock photo images used to represent the average Joe by graphic designers, art directors, and clueless advert More >
Return Man

By Claire Lawton | Thu, October 27, 2011

James Angel says installing his latest exhibition at Modified Arts was like coming home. The local artist has shown six consecutive times at Modified during downtown Phoenix's Art Detour and has remained active in the local community with the long... More >
You Me and Apollo @ Modified Arts

By Melissa Fossum | Thu, August 18, 2011

Sir Sean Connery's classic "We named the dog Indiana" line from 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is one of the best in film history. It would seem Colorado-via-Phoenix songwriter Brent Cowles, who goes by You Me and Apollo when performing... More >
Kingfathand Explains "Pile of Sunshine"

By Jason P. Woodbury | Tue, August 9, 2011

Despite being a cavernous hole for Justin Timberlake to toss his money in while he should be busy putting out another record, MySpace isn't good for much. But the rickety old site still serves some More >
Dreams, Nightmares, and the Subconscious Come to Life for "In Your Head and Under Your Bed" at Modified Arts

By Benjamin Leatherman | Fri, August 5, 2011

Legendary French bohemian Jean Cocteau once described art as "a marriage of conscious and the subconscious" influences -- a seemingly a perfect subtitle for the new group exhibition In Your More >

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awdraper

| Fri, April 08, 2011

Haven't seen a show here, but they always have great art hanging on the walls.

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tanner.postert

| Thu, March 31, 2011

This place is pretty fantastic to see a show. The venue is very small and so you are never more than about 25 feet from the stage. Even if you want to beat the crowd and hang out outside, you can still hear the music pretty well. I really enjoy concerts here.

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wcasar

| Mon, May 17, 2010

Good place to go when you want to get away and listen to good music.

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Kelsee

| Mon, May 10, 2010

Great place to catch a live show on the weekends. Full of great art.

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mattrebelious

| Tue, April 21, 2009

the people over at modified arts are always sure to satisfy... they book the bands that you love. you have the opportunity to not only rock out to your favorite bands and get to see them in a cozy and intimate setting, there is always a good chance you can meet and chat with them afterward. hanging out here is like a religious musical experience... trust me, go at least once. you'll meet some really amazing people and have the time of your life!

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