Alwun House

What a wonderful space available downtown Phoenix. Their website does not do justice to the work they have put in to create a great event space with bar, stage, garden and all amenities.Attended a wedding at Alwun and can say this place is a new favorite event space downtown. Very quiet, picturesque and really takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown environment around Fountain, bar, tables & chairs, stage, covered area and great lighting. Really wonderful in person.

The owners should perhaps rethink being a wedding venue if they also plan to be needlessly and incredibly rude to guests. I saw them speak with utter contempt to guests who asked simple questions. Is it really that frustrating to tell someone where the bathroom is? Apparently so as there was also a rotting dead animal somewhere on site that made it revolting for people trying to eat there.

Started First Friday at Alwun House. My first time there and I really enjoyed walking around the rooms of the old house. The art was quite nice with mixed media that was at time part Hellraiser, and part Roman Emperor Caligula. I love to look at art, it focuses my attention as I slow down stop and reflect. Art always challenges one to shift one perspective and muse new ways of thought and bent on life. The patio and outdoor landscape is equal parts calmness with water gently gurgling, koi fish swimming with lush pretty plantings and equal parts First Friday pumping techno bass, food trucks and art stalls. If you haven't been so check out Alwun House, support local businesses and artists!!

A fun place; attended Downtown Chamber Series in the backyard. The gallery exhibit was interesting to say the least. The exterior was decorated for Halloween. I'm told the House has seen interesting times. Hope to attend another function soon.

"The Alwun House Foundation stands as an exemplary model of engaging the power of art to transform lives and transform community. For more than 40 years, the Alwun House foundation has created opportunities for artists, and served as a pivotal beacon in the Garfield community and as a foundation for the downtown Phoenix arts scene. Their work extends across artistic and cultural boundaries, and brings diverse audiences, community members and artists together. Without the pioneering work of Alwun House, much of what is taken for granted in the vibrancy and success of downtown's flourishing arts community would not have been possible." Governor's Arts Award, 2013As one of the first artist nonprofit alternative / contemporary art galleries in the valley, Alwun House has done much to support local and emerging artists. From supporting local schools, to improving the environment, they continuously seek to better the community. And apart from all the incredible things they do, their events are also a blast. Follow them on Facebook to learn what they've got going on, or check out their website to buy tickets a bit cheaper. Their burlesque and theme nights are some of the best, they offer adult beverages, beautiful scenery, and a wonderful sense of community and acceptance.

Excellent, unique and funky, with portions eclectic and surreal, artistically macabre, occasionally sensuous, bodaciously Victorian, cool and hip, beatnik-ish and ultra-pop, gnarly and exceptional, exotic and mystifying, wickedly bizarre and melancholically entertaining - just a few thoughts that come to mind about this find. Frequent exhibitions are always worth the visit... cannot wait for my next drop-in! Well worth a visit, you'll find it intriguing and amusing!

Went last year for their carnival event with entertainment. Listen, this ain't the Ritz, but for what these guys have put together I have to give them many compliments. They try hard and it shows. I have nothing but respect for what they have accomplished for the community here.Plus, my son sometimes used to volunteer for them before he got so busy, and he reported back to me what nice guys they were. Not surprised. My brief exchange with the tall one was professional and pleasant.Will I go back to another event? Probably. I met some cool people from really southern Arizona there that also run something similar which made my evening even more fun. You really never know who you will run into at Alwun.Next time, tho, I am going to go when it isn't so darn crowded and look thru the art. They had some pieces I thought were great, but people shoving to get in to get a seat at this special event kinda prevented me from stopping and really looking...now I have to go back don't I?

I had my 60th birthday there, the best venue, Dana and Kim were amazing and the place was so beautiful. Hands down the best venue in Phoenix.Thank you so much for a incredible time!!

This is a great place to have a party. The hosts and their decor are delightful and enchanting. All of our guests were enthralled with the place.

I am so glad that we decided to go with the Alwun House for our wedding venue!!! Dana was super helpful with all my questions, and basically let us set things up however we wanted. The venue is super cool and unique, but it really comes alive at night when all the lights come on! Highly recommend booking them for your wedding or for any event that you need a cool, unique venue!