Art as Space: Designing a Future for People

Join us for Art as Space, a special curation by Melissa Koury Curation at Goodmans Showroom that explores the inseparable connection between function and creativity. Through a thoughtfully selected collection of contemporary artworks, this exhibition mirrors Goodmans’ commitment to designing workspaces that foster innovation, culture, and well-being.

For over 70 years, Goodmans has been known for quality furniture and a personalized approach to service. After a break in their 12-year streak as one of the Valley’s “Best Places to Work,” the company set out to redefine the modern office experience. Through research interviews with their own employees, they identified key office values—Community, Fulfillment, Creativity, Health, and Connection—and transformed their showroom into a model of workplace excellence. Featuring designated spaces for collaboration and focus, a wellness room with infrared and sound therapy, a café lounge, an outdoor patio, and a design resource library, Goodmans now offers an environment that enhances both productivity and inspiration.

This exhibition is a reflection of those values, featuring works that complement the showroom’s redesign—art that is engaging yet meditative, vibrant yet functional, pushing the boundaries of what a workplace can be. More than a statement about the future of work, this curation is about shaping a future where spaces are intentionally designed to uplift, support, and inspire the people within them. We invite you to experience this dynamic fusion of art and design, connect with fellow creatives and professionals, and be part of a conversation about the future of human-centered spaces.

Open through May 23 (rolling 6 month exhibition)

Time: Available for scheduled visit Mon - Fri 10 AM to 4 PM

*There will also be 2 Curatorial tours in March to look out for                                                    

Art Lover’s Tour - Tour with curatorial storytelling of what makes these artists and their works a great match for the vision communicated.

Creative Professionals Tour - Get the curator’s knowledge on what it’s like to put this kind of project together. Learn about the highlights and challenges that were overcome so you can develop your own curatorial projects and share the knowledge.

Location: Goodmans Showroom, 1400 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ

Scheduling & Questions:  Melissa Koury (623) 396-5148 (text preferred)

Host or Publisher Melissa Koury Curation