ArtBridge Thursdays in Scottsdale

By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide

On Thursday evenings in Downtown Scottsdale, the Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge is transformed into an outdoor gallery of local and regional artisans. ArtBridge Thursdays is an event where artists, crafters and jewelers host booths and tables to exhibit and sell their work in a fun, festive environment. It is family-friendly event.

Downtown Scottsdale is a busy place on Thursday evenings, since that is also when Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place. While they are geographically close events -- you can do both in one evening -- ArtBridge Thursdays is a separate event. Scottsdale ArtWalk is more about browsing in permanent galleries; ArtBridge Thursdays are designed to allow local Arizona-based talent to exhibit, demonstrate and sell their products and services in a fun, casual atmosphere.

ArtBridge Thursdays

When: Every Thursday evening, early October through end of May from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ArtBridge does not take place during the summer months.

Where: the Marshall Way Pedestrian Bridge, at The Waterfront / Southbridge Plaza area. Here is a map to Southbridge.

How much: Admission is free. Come and go as you please. Parking in the area is also free.

More information: visit Artisan Markets online.

_{All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.}