Pleading iNsanity Studio

We are a peaceful protest.
Creating is our love language.
We hold the door open for artists seeking space, voice, and community.

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People gathered in an art gallery, engaging with various artworks displayed on the walls, some chatting, and some sitting on a vintage sofa.

  • Accessibility

  • Accountability

  • Authenticity

  • Community

  • Compassion

  • Creativity

  • Resilience

  • Resourcefulness

Core Values

A person standing next to a mannequin wearing a colorful jacket and yellow pants. The person is reaching out and touching the mannequin's shoulder, holding a yellow smartphone in their other hand. The mannequin is wearing a black beanie.
A sculpture of a person seemingly falling through a wall, with graffiti on the wall mentioning issues like racism, inequality, and fair pay, and a note saying "they don't care about us."
Young woman with natural hair, smiling, wearing blue gloves and a white shirt, standing next to a painting of a blue-skinned figure with curly hair, sitting on a tree branch with an apple core at their feet, in an art gallery.
White display board with four different art pieces: top left is a framed painting of purple flowers in a blue vase; bottom left is a black-and-white illustration of a person with an alien-like face holding a phone; top right is a modern painting of a
A man standing next to a tall art installation made of layered fabric and textiles, including signs and garments, in an indoor gallery or event space.
An art installation featuring a large pink lace fabric with a mural of a group of people and dollar bills hanging from it.
Two women sitting on a cream-colored sofa, embracing and smiling at the camera, with belts hanging on a white brick wall behind them.
Two people look at a colorful graffiti art painting on a white brick wall. The painting features a robot holding a brain labeled 'Knowledge', with vibrant colors and abstract elements.
A woman with dark hair and tattoos, wearing white clothing and high boots, is posing with a colorful painting of a woman with green hair sitting in a mirror reflection. The setting appears to be an art gallery with white brick walls and another artwo
Two women with curly hair standing close together indoors, one in a green jacket and glasses, the other in a black top and jeans, smiling and looking at each other.
A woman DJ performing with a digital DJ controller under purple lighting, standing against a white brick wall.
Three young men standing together indoors against a white and yellow wall, with visible red and black piping on the ceiling.
A woman with short curly hair wearing an orange shirt and white pants playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. In the background, two women are playing bass and drums during a live music performance.
Person with long dreadlocks, wearing black glasses, a black and white hat, white shirt, black pants, takes a mirror selfie indoors. Behind them, a framed portrait of a woman in a black outfit and hat, with a pink background, stands on a covered table
A painting of two women in a bathroom, one sitting on the counter looking at her reflection in the mirror, and the other standing behind her, touching her shoulder. The bathroom has purple walls and a bright light above the mirror. The scene has a co
Three women gathered around a table at an outdoor night event, with a woman behind the table speaking to two women in front. The table is decorated with candles, bottles, and glasses, and is covered with a purple tablecloth. String lights illuminate

Upcoming events

  • Sunday Sketches

    4.26 10:30-12:00PM

    Grab your sketchbook or favorite art supplies, and get ready to meet fellow artists. Works in progress are encouraged. Refreshments provided

    Free Tickets

  • April Art Market

    See You There!

    Click Here to RSVP

  • Flash Tattoo Fridays

    Every First Friday, 11:30-5:30PM, Unit 206. Resident tattoo Artist have over 100+ flash designs. No Appointments, Walk-ins only.

    Click Here For info on artists
Musicians performing on a stage with purple lighting, one woman singing into a microphone and another woman playing a keyboard in the background.

  • Pleading Insanity Studio is a hybrid creative space that functions as both an art gallery and a shared studio environment for visual artists and licensed tattoo artists. We host exhibitions, events, workshops, and provide rental opportunities for creatives at various stages of their practice.

  • 1624 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.

  • Public gallery hours vary depending on exhibitions and events. Artists renting space have 24/7 access unless otherwise notified.

  • We curate exhibitions regularly and announce open calls via our social media and newsletter. You can also email us at pleadinginsanitystudio@gmail.com to express interest or submit a portfolio.

  • Yes! We host monthly art nights, workshops, pop-ups, and open studios. Check our Instagram or Linktree for current events and how to participate.

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