Phoenix has built a cultural infrastructure that regularly surprises newcomers who expect little more than a Sun Belt sprawl. The city is home to one of the largest art museums in the Southwest, a world-class musical instrument museum, a nationally recognized Native American arts institution, a full-time professional symphony, and multiple performing arts companies. Scottsdale, which sits adjacent to Phoenix, adds another layer of galleries and cultural venues to what residents can access within a short drive.
Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix functions as the city's primary arts district, with galleries, murals, independent restaurants, and the monthly First Friday Art Walk drawing thousands of visitors. Old Town Scottsdale hosts a dense concentration of fine art galleries and is one of the largest gallery districts in the country.
Phoenix supports a broad and diverse faith community across all major denominations and traditions. The metro's size and population diversity mean that most physicians and their families will find an established congregation that matches their tradition, regardless of denomination or background.
Phoenix has a strong and active Christian community. Large and well-known congregations include:
The Phoenix metro has an active Jewish community centered partly around Scottsdale and Paradise Valley:
The Phoenix metro includes Zen, Tibetan Buddhist, and Vietnamese Buddhist centers, along with Unitarian Universalist congregations and interfaith organizations serving residents seeking non-denominational spiritual communities.
