November 12, 2017
Courtesy Sonoran Arts League
Carlos Page with featured art. Courtesy Beth Hyatt.
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale is set for
Nov. 17, 18 & 19 and Nov. 24, 25, & 26
Non-profit Sonoran Arts League’s free self-guided tour features 174 artists in
44 studio locations in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale
CAVE CREEK, Ariz. (November 11, 2017) – Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), takes place during the last two weekends of November, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 17, 18 & 19 and November 24, 25, and 26. A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills features 174 artists at 44 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
Now in its 21st year, the free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios, which are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the six-day tour. Each studio also has one or more guest artists who will demonstrate how they create their art while displaying and selling their work.
Carlos Page is the Directory Cover Artist
A staple of the Hidden in the Hills event has been the four-color, glossy artist directory, which includes a comprehensive listing of participating artists with an image of their art, a large, easy-to-read map of the studios, and visual highlights from participating artists and community art partners.
In May, participating artists were invited to submit original pieces for consideration of the artist directory cover during a selection process. More than 80 pieces of art were submitted, and the committee chose a striking, contemporary piece by Cave Creek artist
Carlos Page to be the featured artwork on the directory cover. The untitled wall sculpture stands 59 inches tall, and it is 24 inches wide by seven inches deep. Modern in style, it is made of steel and a 200-year-old wood beam that Page reclaimed from a building in New York City.
Artist Studio Locations
“Choosing a featured cover artist was not easy, as there were so many terrific entries this year, but in the end, we were all drawn to Carlos’ stunning design and abstract form,” said HITH marketing chair Carole Perry, a glass artist who has opened her studio to patrons for all 21 years of the tour. “Carlos is a brilliant artist and a true visionary.”
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Page traveled extensively before settling in the United States in 1989 to pursue the study of fine art. After an apprenticeship at a metal-works studio in San Francisco, he moved to New York City and graduated from a special honors program at Hunter College. At Hunter, Page focused on contemporary design and sculpture, creating functional and abstract pieces made with steel, concrete and wood.
In 2001, Page opened his first sculpture studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the river from Manhattan. In 2014, he moved his studio to Cave Creek, where he works presently.
Art enthusiasts can find details about participating artists, custom-build their own map or download a map at www.HiddenInTheHills.org. In addition, the Sonoran Arts League’s new Center for the Arts will serve as the information headquarters for the popular art tour. Visitors can pick up artist directories, maps and inquire about other tour details prior to and during the tour. The League office is located at 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 144, at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek. For details, call (480) 575-6624.
Pencil artist Dick Mueller at work.
Wood Vessel by Morrie Elmer.
Artist Pat Cain.
“Dealin with the Bolter” by Curt Matson.
“A Noble Chief” by Randy Galloway.
“Spotted Owl” by Marjie Risk.
Curt Mattson Sculpting.
Sipper Collection by Joan Baron.
Related Websites
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale Website
Sonoran Arts League Website
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