In the Beautiful Desert Setting of North Scottsdale
Visit 115 studios filled with artists working and demonstrating their techniques, creating original works of art for 10 weeks in big white tents
Highlights include glassblowing, chef demonstrations, enhanced sculpture garden, & music
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 21, 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 12 and runs through Sunday, March 25 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 115 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; chisel and shape stone; and saw and carve wood sculptures. Artists also will paint in all media; stain and etch gourds; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics, blow glass, plus fuse and kiln form glass sculptures. Art is for sale and commissions are welcomed.
New this year: Two contemporary glass artists, Gregory Tomb and Anthony Barbano, will conduct glassblowing demonstrations throughout the 10-week show. Tomb also will offer glassblowing and glass fusing classes. More information about the classes will be posted soon. In addition, Scott Shangraw, an acclaimed wood carver from New Mexico, will conduct chainsaw sculpture demonstrations on Feb. 3, 17, and 24.
Also new this year, the EXPO is proudly introducing Chef Giancarlo Stefanutto and owner Glenn Wagner of Sogno Toscano vineyard of Italy. Chef Giancarlo will demonstrate and share samples of delicious edibles on Saturday, January 20 and February 10.
Patrons can also stroll throughout an enhanced two-acre sculpture garden, which will feature nearly 20 stone, metal, glass and mixed media sculptures.
For more details about participating artists or events during the show, call (480) 837-7163 or visit www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com.
EVENT: Arizona Fine Art EXPO
This high-quality 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 115 studios. Patrons have a chance to meet the artists, watch them in action and learn about their inspiration and techniques.
DATES: Friday, Jan. 12 through Sun., March 25, 2018
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.
