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Art Galleries, Art Festivals, and Local Artists

The Phoenix area attracts many artists, and if you are looking for an art gallery you will have many to choose from. Come in and browse!

Arizona Art Prints

Arizona is often a model for artists, with do much natural beauty both in the desert and in the mountains. If you love Arizona, these framed art prints will remind you of it all year long.

Arizona Fine Art Expo

Take this photo tour of the Arizona Fine Art Exhibition held in Scottsdale each winter.

ArtBridge Thursdays in Scottsdale

Every Thursday evening, except in the summer, you can attend ArtBridge Thursdays at the Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge at Scottsdale Waterfront.

Buying Native American Art

There are many fine pieces of art created by members of Indian tribes. If you are considering buying a piece of Native American art, here are some tips that will ensure you are forever happy with your purchase.

Cactus Art Prints

Enjoy these art prints depicting saguaro cacti and other cactus plants and succulents commonly found in the Arizona desert.

Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival

Get the schedule and details about the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival in Carefree, Arizona. There is a photo gallery, too.

Celebration of Fine Art

Take a photo tour of the Celebration of Fine Art exhibit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Celebration of Fine Art is held every winter.

Chandler Art Walk

Get all the details and see photos of the 1st Wednesday ArtWalk in Chandler, AZ. The ArtWalk is held in Historic Downtown Chandler.

First Friday

Downtown Phoenix has become a popular area for galleries and artspaces, and the public can visit and enjoy them during several special events during the year.

Free Art Friday in Tempe

The City of Tempe, Arizona invites parents and children to create themed crafts every month.

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts

Everything you need to know about the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts in Fountain Hills Arizona, including ten tips before you go. See pictures, too!

Grand Canyon Art Prints

Find framed, textured art prints of the Grand Canyon. A Grand Canyon print would make a nice addition to any room.

Kachina Framed Art Prints

If you or someone you know collects kachina dolls, these framed art prints will be a unique addition to the collection.

Litchfield Park Festival of Arts

Pictures taken at the Litchfield Park Fine Art and Culinary Festival in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Litchfield Park Fine Art and Culinary Festival is held every year on the grounds of the Wigwam resort, just southwest of Phoenix, Arizona.

Litchfield Park Fine Art & Culinary Festival

Find out about the Litchfield Park Fine Art and Culinary Festival, one of the largest festivals in the West Valley of the Phoenix area.

Monsoon Art

Find framed prints depicting the Arizona monsoon.

Native American Arts Festival

Get information about the annual Native American Arts Festival held in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Native American Arts Festival features award winning artists, entertainment, and more.

Peoria's Festival of the Arts

An annual family event event in Peoria, Arizona.

Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market

The Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market is an annual event in central Phoenix where Native American artisans offer their products for sale.

Scottsdale Arts Festival - 2012

Tickets, parking, schedule and photos of the Scottsdale Arts Festival. The Scottsdale Arts Festival is held each March at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.

Scottsdale ArtWalk

Take this photo tour of Scottsdale ArtWalk in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale Artwalk takes place every Thursday evening.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Take this photo tour of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival

Find out about the Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival, one of the popular festivals in the Carefree/Cave Creek area of metro Phoenix.

Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival Pictures

See pictures from the Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival. The Stagecoach Village Fine Art and Wine Festival is held each year in the Carefree and Cave Creek area, north of Scottsdale, Arizona.

SouthBridge Sundays in Scottsdale

Every Sunday, except in the summer, you can attend SouthBridge Sundays in downtown Scottsdale. SouthBridge Sundays is a weekly event featuring art, food and shopping.

Talking Stick Fine Art Festival

Get the dates, schedule, location and details, including tips and photos, about the Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival in Scottsdale.

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Every year, twice per year, downtown Tempe, Arizona is transformed for the Tempe Festival of the Arts.

West Select

The West Select Exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum showcases artists who depict the American West through various artistic media.

American Fine Art Editions

An art gallery in downtown Scottsdale featuring an collections of more than 30 modern artists.

Arizona Watercolor Association

Hosts a National Watercolor Exhibition, and two Membership Exhibitions, all juried by nationally acclaimed artists.

Art Awakenings

PSA Art Awakenings hosts studios and galleries that sell artwork made by individuals challenged by serious behavioral health illnesses. Works sold benefits the artists. Empowerment & Recovery through Creativity!

Art in Metal U.S.A.

Contemporary fine art sculpture for interior atriums, residential and public gardens, interior and exterior sites aboard cruise ships, and in hotels. They also have water feature sculptures, as well as entry door and gate designs.

Art Source for Design

High end original art from emerging and established artists, photography, mixed media art, acrylic paintings, limited edition giclees and cost-conscious framed art prints. Scottsdale.

Artlink

"Brings to the greater downtown Phoenix area and all of Arizona more than a dozen Events each season involving hundreds of artists from cities throughout the state."

Artspace

A large fine art gallery at South Bridge in Old Town Scottsdale catering to more than 25 local professional artists.

Berlin Gallery at the Heard Museum

The Berlin Gallery in the Heard Museum offers an innovative way to view and purchase contemporary American Indian art by established and emerging Native artists.

Crystal Daigle

Crystal Daigle writes: ""I make acrylic and mixed media paintings using animals, plants and repetitive words to express virtues like compassion, joy and courage."

Cultural Exchange

Located on Marshall Way in Scottsdale. Represents about 15 artists. New consignments are shown on the site and include prices.

Deb's Glass Designs

Handcrafted lampwork art glass beads, gifts and jewelry.

Expressions in Bronze

Referred to as the "Master of Realism in Bronze" this award winning bronze sculptor has a gallery in Scottsdale. His bronzes depict Native American Indians.

Fred Lucas Arts

Custom charcoal portraits created by artist Fred Lucas.

Fusion Studios

Fine and functional art objects for the home and commercial applications. They feature fused and cast glass in most of their work. Located in Tempe.

Gallery 225

Over 50 artists are represented. Hand-crafted, contemporary crafts: jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal work, wood work, textiles, wall art including photography and watercolors, and mixed media.

Kevin Caron Studio

Sculptor Kevin Caron creates inspired sculpture for public and private places. His free-standing sculptures, fountains and bells appear in gardens and buildings across the country.

King Galleries

"We specialize in Native American Indian pueblo pottery, Zuni fetishes, Navajo, Hopi and Zuni jewelry, Mata Ortiz pottery, Western and Southwestern art. "

Larry Yazzie Sculpture Studio

Sculptures include works commissioned in stone and bronze. Contemporary and traditional images by this award-winning sculptor.

Lavikka Photography

A commercial and fine art photographer that specializes in architectural, fashion, product and fine art photography.

Legacy Gallery

Offers "representational and impressionistic art" by over 50 artists. Also offers works by deceased 19th and 20th century artists, such as Wieghorst, Russell, Paxson, Seltzer, and LaToix.

Lost Leaf Gallery

An art gallery where all proceeds from art sales go back to the artist. Beer and wine and live music. Downtown Phoenix.

Meyer Gallery

Represents more than 30 artists and is dedicated to the exhibition of representational art.

MonOrchid

MonOrchid is a 15,000 warehouse space in downtown Phoenix that serves as an office and studio space for eight independent creative firms, ranging from architects to photographers.

Naked Horse Gallery

"Our focus is primarily on emerging and exceptional talents who are professional full time artists.... Mediums include oils, acrylics, watercolors, bronze, marble, metal, alabaster, gourds, and handmade paper."

NavajoLand Images by DeJolie

Official site for award-winning Navajo large format photographer, LeRoy DeJolie. DeJolie offers photography workshops and fine art, limited edition prints.

Newt Glass

Newt Grover does his glassblowing in Scottsdale. Visits to the glassblowing studio and gallery are by appointment only.

Office Space.Gallery

An artspace in the historic Metro Office Building in downtown Phoenix, Office Space Gallery is a photographic art gallery. Visit the gallery on the First Friday art tour.

Overland Gallery

Featuring Russian and Soviet impressionism and 20th century American realism and impressionism.

Paper Heart Gallery and Studio

A fine art gallery located in Downtown Phoenix. Each month there is a new art show. Live entertainment. Espresso bar.

Pat Kofahl

A digital artist producing limited edition fine art giclèes on canvas which are available in his gallery, Esprit Decor. Subjects include the Grand Canyon and the Southwest.

Phoenix Art Group

Home to nearly 100 artists and craftspeople from both Europe and the United States. Offers 75,000 square feet for artists' studios, galleries and framing.

R J M Virtual Studio Gallery

Features the works of Master Sculptor, Artist and Recyclist, Robert John Mahler, and Master Puzzler R. D. Rose. Robert Mahler creates contemporary functional art which includes floor lamps, clocks and metal work.

Scottsdale Artists' School

Offers over 100 classes and workshops in the traditional fine arts. Classes and workshops in oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic painting, drawing and sculpture.

Scottsdale Gallery Association

"Internationally known as a mecca for art collectors, Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries. The Scottsdale Gallery Association was formed by professional art dealers to promote these fine art galleries."

spec10 gallery

Representation and exhibition of emerging, contemporary artists whose diverse practices include painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Scottsdale.

SunDust Gallery

Showcasing local artists and arts organizations to promote art appreciation in Mesa and the East Valley.

troy mark moody

Designs traditional stained and painted glass to contemporary kiln-formed and etched glass for entryways, transoms, skylights, light fixtures, door inserts, sculpture and furniture.

Vikki Reed Watercolors

An Arizona native, Vikki Reed offers original watercolors, limited edition prints and giclees of desert landscapes and botanicals.

vise studio

View mixed media and acrylic paintings by local artist, Roxanne Vise. Works include environmental and yoga themes in abstract and represntational forms. Located in Scottsdale, by appointment only.

Willow Gallery

Located on Main St. in the heart of Scottsdale’s arts district, Willow Gallery offers a collection of original artwork by more than 50 painters and sculptors from across the country and around the world in its 4500 square foot space.

Xanadu Gallery

Glass, paintings, and sculptures in Scottsdale. Constantly changing mix of artists.

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