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A hub for Western and Native American artists – as well as sculptors, painters, photographers and crafters of all genres – Arizona is a haven for the visual arts. Whether you want to attend an art festival, tour a gallery or shop for crafts made by local artisans, you’re sure to find an upcoming arts and crafts event in Arizona.
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01.11.10–07.15.10
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Route 66 in Arizona: Don’t Forget Winona
Flagstaff
Travel Route 66 in Arizona via a new Special Collections and Archives Exhibit. The story of Route 66 in Arizona is an amble through time and a journey through the romantic southwest. Within the virtual and physical exhibits, you can experience the impact Route 66 had on the lives of people, towns, and cities along its path through images and stories. http://nau.edu/library/route66exhibit
01.15.10–03.28.10
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20th Annual Celebration of Fine Art –
Scottsdale
In the big white tents on Scottsdale Rd and Loop 1010 Freeway, 100+ juried artists create & sell their original works, watch the creative process, sculpture court, entertainment & food, $8
02.27.10–05.23.10
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Ed Mell: Paintings of the New West
Tucson
Tucson Museum of Art presents exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Phoenix artist Ed Mell whose modernistic panoramas of the desert Southwest are western in theme, $3-$8, first Sun of month is free. Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun Noon–5pm, 520-624-2333 or www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
03.06.10–04.04.10
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15th Annual Spring Paintout & Art Show & Sale
Phoenix
Every Saturday in March from 9 am – 4 pm, Scottsdale Artists’ League members paint on-site, artists will answer questions, benefits the garden, art show & sale on 4/2-4, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org or www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org
03.18.10–03.18.10
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6th Annual Festival ArtWalk: A Glass Act
Scottsdale
Features more than a dozen top glass artists, a musical lineup, street performers, culinary tastes, dozens of galleries, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live music, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, in conjunction with the Scottsdale Cultural Council and Scottsdale Arts Festival, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-8989 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
03.19.10–03.21.10
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6th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Fountain Hills
Features more than 125 artists displaying paintings, bronzes, stone, clay, copper, wood and mixed media sculptures, pottery, photography, jewelry and more, live musical entertainment, wine tasting, gourmet food and chocolates, $3 admission, $10 for 6 wine sampling tickets, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
03.19.10–03.21.10
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40th Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
Tucson
400 arts & crafters, food vendors, street musicians and performers, 3 stages with live entertainment, children's activities, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004 or www.fourthavenue.org
03.19.10–03.21.10
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Arizona Art Alliance Fine Art Exhibit and Sale
More than 13,000 square feet of artwork by local artists juried by the Arizona Art Alliance, original artwork of all media, both 2-D and 3-D, including paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, glass, metalworking, jewelry, wood and others, Fri & Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-870-7610 or www.azartalliance.com
03.20.10–03.20.10
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10th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Sun City West
Indoor and outside displays of thousands of one-of-a-kind, top-quality arts and crafts including fine jewelry, clothing, household goods, wooden treasures, metal sculptures, clay, ceramics, art, photography, stained glass, beadwork, quilts, baskets, porcelain, copper enamel and more, free, 8 am – 3 pm, no phone
03.20.10–03.20.10
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11th Annual High Desert Crafters Spring Show
Sierra Vista
Fine art, crafts, jewelry, photography, quilting, cards, crocheting, specialty items, free, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 520-803-7267
03.20.10–03.20.10
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27th Annual Dolls & Bears Show & Sale
Phoenix
By Valley of the Sun Doll Club, hourly door prizes, $2-4, 10 am - 4 pm, 480-947-3981 or http://www.jonespublishing.com/jphome/jphome_calendar.asp
03.20.10–03.20.10
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Annual Native Art Appraisal Day
Phoenix
Heard Museum & Heard Museum North, art dealers will examine visitors Native American artwork and cultural materials for one day only, (not for insurance purposes, but for educational information), appraisal fees apply, 10 am – 2 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org H
03.26.10–03.28.10
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33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Tempe
2nd largest arts & entertainment festival in the Southwest, 450 national artists & craftspeople, traditional & ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on 5 stages, Arizona Wine Festival & a special area for children, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 480-921-2300 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
03.26.10–05.02.10
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5th Annual Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West
Wickenburg
The most important show and sale for women artists in the West, with 56 artists and more than 200 drawings, paintings and sculptures, 928-684-2272 or www.outwickenburgway.com or http://www.westernmuseum.org/
03.26.10–03.28.10
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9th Annual Sonoran Festival of Fine Art 2010
Carefree
100 national and locally acclaimed artists, variety of food, entertainment, art lectures, hands-on demonstrations, jewelers, photographers, painters, glass, ceramics, wood, metal, stone, designer clothing, also a Youth Art exhibit, farmer’s market, “A Brush with Fine Art” – an interactive activity allowing patrons to try their hand at painting, sponsored by the Sonoran Arts League, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-575-6624 or www.sonoranartsleague.org
03.26.10–03.28.10
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Spring Artisans Market
Tucson
More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists and crafters gather in the courtyards to sell their wares, unique items, jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, view Trouble in Paradise: Examine Discord Between Nature and Society, visit the Goodman Pavilion of Western Art and the Palice Pavilion of Latin American art, free, 520-624-2333 or www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
03.26.10–03.26.10
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4th Friday Art Walk
Prescott
15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com
03.26.10–03.28.10
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5th Annual Cowgirl Up!
Wickenburg
Art from the other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition & Sale – Desert Caballeros Western Museum, opening weekend includes artists’ & patrons’ party, bash ‘n bid gala, chuck wagon breakfast and artists’ quick draw and auction, exhibit continues through May 2, 928-684-2272 or www.outwickenburgway.com
03.27.10–03.28.10
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Art Walk
Tubac
Explore the working artists’ studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
03.27.10–03.28.10
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Tubac Art Walk
Tubac
Explore the working artists’ studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
03.28.10–03.28.10
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Sunday A’Fair
Scottsdale
Center for the Arts, features the Valley’s top entertainers, with Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, good-time, partying blues with a touch of attitude, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon – 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org
04.02.10–04.02.10
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First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff
First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org
04.02.10–04.02.10
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Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix
Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com
04.03.10–05.15.10
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8th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition
Flagstaff
Promoting conservation by inspiring environmentally-friendly techniques to creatively reuse, recycle, rethink and remake into art, artists from all over Coconino County come together to promote recycling through this creative, fun and inspiring exhibition, artist demos and workshops on Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 928-286-9088 or http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/
04.03.10–04.04.10
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Art & Craft Show
Sedona
Between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com
04.03.10–04.03.10
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Jerome Art Walk
Jerome
Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
04.04.10–04.04.10
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Sunday A'Fair
Scottsdale
Features the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon - 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
04.09.10–04.10.10
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Pieced Memories, Old & New
Prescott
Mountain Top Quilt Guild quilt show, lots of beautiful quilts, an Opportunity Quilt, a vendors mall, quilters boutique, small quilt auction and old fashioned quilt turnings, $5, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-775-8706 or http://www.mountaintopquilters.com
04.10.10–04.10.10
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Second Saturday Art Walk
Cottonwood
Second Saturday Art Walk - Old Town Cottonwood, 928-339-0017 or www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org
04.10.10–04.10.10
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9th Annual Katsina Doll Marketplace
Phoenix
More than 100 Hopi katsina doll carvers will gather to show and sell their unique creations, offers a wide range of styles, designs, techniques and prices, interact with the artists to learn more about the art form, there will also be select performances and book signings, free, 10 am - 4 pm, www.heard.org
04.10.10–04.11.10
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Oro Valley Arts in the Park
Oro Valley
Fine art and jazz festival, free, 520-797-3959 or www.SAACA.org or www.SouthernAZFestivals.org
04.10.10–04.14.10
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20th Annual Heard Museum Guild Native American Student Arts Show & Sale
Phoenix
Art work by more than 1000 young Native American artists from around the country and Canada, $4-10, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org
04.10.10–04.11.10
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Return to Paradise: The 6th Annual Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour of Paradise Gardens
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Modern Phoenix Neighborhood Network present a two-day modernist extravaganza, historic preservationists and design gurus with free seminars, 480-994-2787 or www.modernphoenix.net
04.17.10–04.18.10
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18th Annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour
Oracle
More than 60 artists and artisans will present their classic, contemporary, clever, and collectible works at home studios, galleries, and historic-site venues in this well-known artist community, self-guiding map and full artist listing at the tour welcome center, 1880 American Ave., free, 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.oraclestudiotour.com
04.23.10–04.25.10
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27th Annual Ann Boyd Wade Fine Art & Photography Show
Willcox
Artists show and sell their works, judged event, two new entry divisions this year include digital art and digital art photography, free, 520-508-2221 or www.willcoxart.org
05.01.10–05.01.10
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Jerome Art Walk
Jerome
Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
05.07.10–05.07.10
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First Friday Art Walk
Flagstaff
Free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net or www.culturalpartners.org
05.07.10–05.07.10
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Artlink First Fridays
Phoenix
Self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com
05.08.10–05.08.10
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2nd Saturday Art & Antique Walk
Cottonwood
Art galleries, special exhibits, shopping, music, 1- 8 pm, www.oldtown.org
05.08.10–05.08.10
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Native American Arts Auction
Ganado
More than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr
05.08.10–05.09.10
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24th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Arts & Crafts Spring Festival
Prescott
170 artists & crafters from around the country, art work includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, woodworking, weaving and metal art, artists demonstrations, music, free, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org
05.08.10–05.09.10
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Fiesta de la Primavera
St. David
150+ arts & crafts booths, BBQ & ethnic food, entertainment, raffles, museum, gift shop, $2/car, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 520-720-4642 or www.holytrinitymonastery.org
05.15.10–05.16.10
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Art & Craft Show
Sedona
Between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or http://www.bellrockartshows.com/
05.15.10–05.29.10
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Main Street Farmers Market and Art Walk
Show Low
Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople, Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 928-521-9284 or http://www.pinetop-lakeside.com/
05.29.10–05.31.10
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36th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale
Prescott
Premier outdoor western art show featuring more than 150 western artists from around the country, a popular "Quick Draw" & auction 2 pm Sat & Sun, daily 9 am, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org
05.29.10–05.30.10
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30th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival
Pine
85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, 928-476-4480 or www.rimcountrychamber.com or www.pinestrawhs.org
May 2010
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11th Annual Art Barn Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show
Pinetop
05.29.10–05.30.10
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15th Annual White Mountain Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Pinetop
Dealers, displays, jewelry, fossils, raffle, food, $2, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 928-537-2524 or www.admmr.state.az.us
05.29.10–05.31.10
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22nd Annual Off Street Festival
Prescott
Arts, crafts, food, fun, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-445-2000 or www.prescott.org
August 2010
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Summer Twilight Tours
Phoenix
More than 30 studios and galleries will host openings and happenings throughout the artist colony.
09.18.10–09.18.10
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Native American Arts Auction
Ganado
More than 400 items including Hopi pottery, katsina dolls, baskets and sash belts, Navajo baskets, rugs, pottery and paintings, 9 am preview, noon auction, daylight savings time, free, vendors also offer food and arts and crafts, 928-755-3475 or www.friendsofhubbell.org or www.nps.gov/hutr
October 2010
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Scottsdale
local artists, music, demonstrations & gallery showings,
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