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You’ve Gotta Walk – ArtWalk – Before You Can Run!

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:15:21 +0000

The 6th annual Rockin’ ArtWalk is returning to the Scottsdale Arts District on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 7-9pm, hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association and the City of Scottsdale.

Scottsdale’s galleries will have some bands of their own rocking out at this special ArtWalk, held in conjunction with P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, which “runs” right through the Scottsdale Arts District the following weekend (on Sunday, Jan. 17).

Many of the famed galleries in the Scottsdale Arts District will be welcoming both serious and casual ArtWalkers along Main Street, Marshall Way, Sixth Avenue and Stetson, all of them showing great work by top artists. And theyíll be doing it to a live soundtrack of sounds from several cool bands, including: Grant Ferguson’s Fusion; Graham Brimhall; Raymond Gomez; Wildfire; Elijah Bossenbroek; and Soliloquies, singer-songwriter showcase. Up at the Waterfront it’s the Sarah Vanell Band at Stetson Plaza.

The Scottsdale Arts Districtis located just west of Scottsdale Road and north and south of Indian School Road along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson & 6th Avenue. There are plenty of nearby free parking areas, and easy access to local hotels or famed Scottsdale eateries via free Scottsdale Trolleys or horse-drawn carriages.

Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:41:16 +0000

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Scottsdale offers a wide range of activities and attractions for the most discerning of visitors. Here are a few of the best things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click on each one to read more information about it.

Old Town Scottsdale
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Cosanti Foundation
Scottsdale Arts District
Pinnacle Peak Patio
The Heard Museum
Desert Botanical Garden

Download the Scottsdale Arts District Newsletter

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:38:50 +0000

If you want to be in the know on the current happenings in the Scottsdale Arts District, downoad the scottsdale arts district newsletter (PDF 400k). It contains information on upcoming ArtWalks and gallery events.

Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk Returns to Scottsdale

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:42:29 +0000

Fiesta Bowl Museum

Come prepare for the big game, Saturday, January 3rd, when the Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk will once again liven up the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District. From Noon to 4:00 PM, tour dozens of fine art galleries, listen to live music and root for your favorite Fiesta Bowl team (teams will be announced in early December, the game will be played Monday, January 5th). While in Scottsdale, be sure to check out the Fiesta Bowl Museum to learn about the history and heritage of this college football extravaganza.

A Taste of Art ArtWalk

Josh Kenzer — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:57:48 +0000

“A Taste of Art ArtWalk” is coming to the Scottsdale Arts District on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m., hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) in conjunction with Scottsdale Downtown and the new Eats3 culinary extravaganza.

The evening’s delicacies will include gallery shows, artists’ receptions and free sampling stations hosted by local purveyors. Dozens of the Southwest’s greatest art galleries will be open to the public with shows and receptions displaying artwork of all styles and media…some with food-related subject matter. Other galleries will be hosting private VIP gourmet dinner fundraisers that feature top chefs from the Eats3 festival.

Nationally Renowned Via Colori Street Painting Festival Comes to Scottsdale

Kelly Tope — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:32:06 +0000

Via Colori, coming to Scottsdale October 18-19, is a modern day expression of a centuries-old art form. Artists will gather in the Downtown Scottsdale Arts District and create large-scale paintings right on the street.

The Italian-style street painting festival is free and is open from 10am-10pn Saturday (ending with a street party) and 10am-5pm Sunday. In addition to the festival, be sure to take part in the Via Colori ArtWalk, where you can browse the numerous galleries in the downtown area from noon to 4:00pm on Saturday. Or visit the Bambini area, where your children can mimic the artists and draw on the sidewalk.

So, grab your family and friends and get ready to experience the first ever street painting festival in Scottsdale!