Arizona Fine Art EXPO Underway in North Scottsdale

 By Sue Kern-Fleisher

EXPO Held in Beautiful Desert Setting of North Scottsdale

Visit 110 studios filled with artists working and demonstrating their techniques, creating original works of art for 10 weeks in big white tents

Highlights include a two-acre sculpture garden, live music and other events

expo-crowd-shot-5SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 9, 2017) – Renowned artists from across the globe will make the beautiful Sonoran Desert in north Scottsdale home for 10 weeks as they create original pieces of fine art in what has come to be known as one of Arizona’s best venues for collecting fine art. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO begins Friday, January 13 and runs through Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily under the “festive white tents” at 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads, next to MacDonald’s Ranch. Season passes cost $10; season passes for seniors and military are $8; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free.

The event features 110 patron-friendly studios within a 44,000 square-foot space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action, and learn about their passion, inspiration and techniques. Throughout the 10 weeks, artisans will sketch passionately in pencil, charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; drill, chisel and carve stone; paint in all media; stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics and more.  Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed.

Artist Portrait, Hal Stewart, Sculpting

Artist Portrait, Hal Stewart, Sculpting

Patrons can stroll throughout a two-acre sculpture garden, which includes a Koi pond with waterfall and hummingbird garden surrounded by natural desert. Other highlights include a café, wine tastings, garden parties, book signings, Arabian horse quick-draw event, live music every weekend and more.

For 35 years, Thunderbird Artists has played a very important role in uniting gifted artists with patrons across the world by producing award-winning fine art and fine wine festivals. A family-run business, Thunderbird Artists’ success and the encouragement of artists prompted the birth of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO 13 years ago.

For more details about participating artists or events during the show, call (480) 837-7163 or visit www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com.

Summary

EVENT:   Arizona Fine Art EXPO
This high-quality tent showing features 10 weeks of passion, creativity and inspiration as renowned artists from across the globe create original, one-of-a-kind pieces for sale in 110 studios. Patrons have a chance to meet the artists, watch them in action and learn about their inspiration and techniques.

Artist Beth Hyatt in Studio.

Artist Beth Hyatt in Studio.

DATES:            Friday, Jan. 13 through Sun., March 26, 2017

TIMES  :           Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LOCATION:      26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. in North Scottsdale, SW corner of Jomax & Scottsdale Roads, next to MacDonald’s Ranch (5 miles south of Carefree and just 15 minutes north of the Loop 101)

ADMISSION:     Season passes cost $10; admission for seniors and military is $8; children under 12 are free.
PARKING:        Free
SPECIAL:         Wheelchair accessible.
CONTACT:        (480) 837-7163 or visit www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com

Related Website

Arizona Fine Art EXPO website, www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com Website

Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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