Now through November 29th, 2009
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Experience the “Soundsuits” of Chicago-based artist and former Alvin Ailey dancer Nick Cave—multi-layered mixed-media, wearable sculptures named for the sounds made when worn. Reminiscent of African and religious ceremonial costumes as well as high fashion, they are made using scavenged ordinary materials—fabrics, beads, sequins, old bottle caps, [...]

Posted on October 26th, 2009 under Art Exhibit, Arts and Culture. Tags: Nick Cave, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Comments: None

Photo by Josh Kenzer.

By artist R. Luke Dubois
The Scottsdale Public Art program is proud to bring Hindsight is 20/20, an installation by R. Luke DuBois to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. This outdoor installation will be on view, free to the public, from October 4 to November 2. The installation is located near the iconic [...]

Posted on October 9th, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Things To Do. Tags: Civic Center Mall, Luke Dubois, public art, Scottsdale. Comments: None

Noted Western artists Bob Boze Bell, Ed Mell and Gary Ernest Smith have often explored the beautiful New Mexico land where Billy the Kid once roamed—in their art and in person. The fruits of one such trip are being shown in a new exhibit.
“Capturing Billy the Kid Country” runs from October 12 [...]

Posted on September 30th, 2009 under Arts and Culture. Tags: Billy the Kid, Bob Boze Bell, Ed Mell, Exhibit, Gary Earnest Smith, Overland Gallery of Fine Art, True West Magazine. Comments: 1

As an Arizona native it was sad for me to say that I’ve never been to the Heard Museum. It’s almost as bad as saying that you live in Arizona but have never been to the Grand Canyon.  The Heard Museum is all about the Native American culture and covers everything from history to contemporary [...]

Posted on September 28th, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Attractions and Adventures, Member Spotlight, Things To Do. Tags: Heard Museum, Phoenix Arizona. Comments: 3

LOVE, originally uploaded by Dave Gorman.

Take a photo tour of some of Scottsdale’s public art installations. These are must sees for all visitors to Scottsdale – well, at least those that love public art.

Posted on September 17th, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Attractions and Adventures, Things To Do. Tags: Photos, public art. Comments: None

More information on Celebration of Fine Art

Posted on August 12th, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Special Events. Tags: Celebration of Fine Art. Comments: None

Scottsdale Fashion Week kicks off in high gear Nov. 5 with the Milan-inspired Wearable ArtWalk through the Scottsdale Arts District where models prowl the streets in notable one-of-a-kind pieces of ‘art to wear’ clothing and jewelry. The event features local, national and international designers and runs through Nov. 7 with runway shows [...]

Posted on August 5th, 2009 under Arts and Culture. Tags: Scottsdale Fashion Week, Scottsdale Waterfront, Southbridge, Wearable Artwalk. Comments: 1

June 1-August 31, 2009: 8th Anniversary All Gallery Artists Show
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 9 7-9 pm
September 1-30: Introducing Bruce Cody & Roberto Cardinale
October 1-31: Drawing Exhibition
Featuring drawings by gallery artists, including
Karen Damyanovich, David Gordinier, Sylvia Long,
Merrill Mahaffey, Dick Phillips, and Walt Wooten
November 1-30: Walker Moore
December 1-31: Annual Holiday Miniature Show
Small works by gallery artists
January [...]

Posted on July 27th, 2009 under Arts and Culture. Tags: Duley Jones Gallery. Comments: None

Posted on July 23rd, 2009 under Arts and Culture, Resorts & Hotels. Tags: Art, Sculpture, The Phoenician. Comments: 1