The allure of the Sonoran Desert, entirely unique to the southern United States and parts of Mexico, gives way to a rich story both ecologically and culturally. One of the most prominent, well-known cities in the state of Arizona is Scottsdale, a 31-mile long vertical stretch bordered by Phoenix, Paradise Valley and unincorporated Maricopa County land.The entrance to the Civic Center Plaza in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

Located in its downtown is historic Old Town Scottsdale, a haven for fine art galleries of both the Western and contemporary variety. Main Street is home to such noted galleries as Bonner David Galleries, The Legacy Gallery and The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, as well as Wilde Meyer Gallery on Marshall Way.  Throughout the area, especially in the Civic Center Plaza, visitors and collectors can find beautiful public art installations, and eight times per year the Scottsdale Gallery Association holds the Gold Palette ArtWalks, in which each event has a different theme.Raymond Gibby's life-size bronze bear sculpture in downtown scottsdale.

The annual Celebration of Fine Art is held in the big white tents on Hayden Road and the Loop 101 this year from January 18 to March 29, showcasing paintings, bronzes, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, scratchboard, photography and more. During this 10-week, large-scale event, visitors can view the artwork of 100 established and upcoming artists as well as watch them at work in their makeshift studios. Artists participating this year include J. Todd Paxton, Curt Mattson, Paul Rhymer, Erin Berrett, Bryce Pettit, Cathy Sheeter and many others.A view of Scottsdale’s Saguaro Hotel.

Held annually beginning in January, the Arizona Fine Art EXPO—produced by Thunderbird Artists—brings together 100 nationally acclaimed and award-winning artists producing art in temporary studios and cabanas. Collectors have the opportunity to view artists as they work in such mediums as pen and ink, pastels, pencil, oil, acrylic, clay, wood, mixed media and more.

Moving beyond that of Scottsdale, the rest of the Phoenix metropolitan area is a hub for the arts as well. The Phoenix Art Museum downtown houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as collections in Asian, European, Latin American and Western art. The Heard Museum, also in downtown Phoenix, highlights Native American art. The 62nd annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market will be happening March 7 and 8. The Phoenix Center for the Arts continuously supports the importance of art in Arizona through a variety of classes, programs and shows throughout the year.Looking down Main street in Old Town scottsdale.

A wide variety of respected artists and established art institutions can be found in Scottsdale and the surrounding area, including Mainview Gallery, SculptureTucson, Al Glann, Gedion Nyanhongo, Tieken Gallery and Lucy Dickens.

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Bonner David Galleries
7040 E. Main Street, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251, (480) 941-8500
art@bonnerdavid.com
www.bonnerdavid.comBonner David Galleries, Lead Me Down to the Ocean, oil on canvas, 60 x 40", by Geoffrey Gersten.

Bonner David Galleries brings together nearly 50 representational and non-representational artists from around the globe showcasing the gallery’s appreciation for various traditions in art history. A premier destination in Scottsdale for its dual-gallery concept, Bonner David embraces the continuum of art within its traditional and contemporary galleries. Bonner David Galleries, Arizona Gold, Prickly Pear Bloom and Buds, Desert Botanical Garden, oil on canvas, 30 x 30", by Dyana Hesson.Offering a welcoming and relaxed setting, Bonner David Galleries is an unintimidating environment for everyone—the seasoned collector and those just beginning their art journey.

“The art market in Scottsdale is healthy. Our residents tend to love adding contemporary works to their collection, while many of our winter visitors still appreciate classic, traditional art. We’re happy to have been the first gallery to offer both styles of art side by side.” 

— Clark David Olson, founder and partner, Bonner David Galleries

Bonner David values its collectors, and its consultants offer confidential recommendations about acquiring, locating and installing fine art. Recently the gallery added Hunt Slonem who is represented in over 200 museums worldwide. Also new is Geoffrey Gersten with his novel paintings of animals and dramatic scenes based on black-and-white photos of times gone by.Bonner David Galleries, Rooftops, oil on canvas, 30 x 30", by Peregrine Heathcote.Nearly every month Bonner David features a different artist. The 2020 year begins with a visit from British artist Peregrine Heathcote and his colorful paintings of beautifully clothed people, cars, planes and trains, which are a perfect complement to Scottsdale’s classic auto shows in January. March exhibitions include a show for landscape artist Romona Youngquist, followed by Arizona’s well-known botanical artist Dyana Hesson, who is creating works to be published in Arizona Highways.

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The Legacy Gallery
7178 E. Main Street, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251, (480) 945-1113
www.legacygallery.comThe Legacy Gallery, Chiricahua, oil, 42 x 42", by C. Michael Dudash.The Legacy Gallery has been a staple in the art world for the past 31 years. They represent the top American artists including Martin Grelle, Kyle Polzin, John Coleman, Bill Anton, Glenn Dean and others. In addition to their Western artists they represent Americana artists like Daniel J. Keys, Laura Robb, Kathy Anderson and Tibor Nagy. The Legacy Gallery will be having an artist focus for Keys from January 30 to February 9. This sought-after show will have 20 pieces that will encompass still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Spring will also bring new works by Oreland Joe displayed from February 27 to March 8 and a large one-artist show by C. Michael Dudash, Tales of the Painted West, March 7 to 15.The Legacy Gallery, Harmony in Yellow & Green, oil, 19 x 31", by Daniel J. Keys.

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Wilde Meyer Gallery
4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251, (480) 945-2323
2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170,
Tucson, AZ 85718, (520) 615-5222
info@wildemeyer.com
www.wildemeyer.comWilde Meyer Gallery, The Source, oil on canvas, 36 x 30", by Linda Carter Holman.

Wilde Meyer Gallery specializes in original fine art with eclectic styles and subjects. The changing exhibits include everything from abstracts, landscapes and figurative works to contemporary Western and Native American subjects in the forms of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, beautiful Taxco sterling silver jewelry and more. Notable artists include innovative abstract figurative work by Sherri Belassen, Karen Bezuidenhout and Brenda Bredvik. Pure abstract work by such notables as Stephanie Paige, Deborah Stewart and Julie Schumer are also shown at Wilde Meyer. The gallery also represents narrative storyteller and painter Linda Carter Holman and innovative Western artists Peggy Judy, Sarah Webber and Michael Swearngin. Notable sculptors include Jim Budish, Wayne Salge and Lisa Gordon. Wilde Meyer Gallery, Untitled, acrylic on panel,40 x 30", by Jim Nelson.

A view of Wilde Meyer Galley’s Tucson location.

Looking toward Wilde Meyer’s forthcoming exhibition schedule, collectors can find shows for Diane Barbee, Up Close and Personal, on January 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scottsdale gallery, and Abstract Conversations – Color Line and Gesture on January 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tucson gallery, in which Stewart and Ka Fisher will present and discuss their latest works at a special opening reception.

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Arizona Fine Art EXPO
26540 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 837-7163
www.arizonafineartexpo.com

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO begins Friday, January 10, and runs through Sunday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily under the “festive white tents” on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax roads. Guests chat and view artwork at a past Arizona Fine Art EXPO. Courtesy Arizona Fine Art EXPO.Arizona Fine Art EXPO, In the Heat of the Night, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 48", by Kathy Q. Parks.

Known as one of Arizona’s premier venues for collecting fine art, the event features 124 patron-friendly artist studios within a 44,000-square-foot space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action and learn about their passion, inspiration and techniques. While the show features several local artists, some artists will travel from Israel, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Holland, China, Canada, France and throughout the United States to participate in the show. 

Patrons can also stroll throughout a 2-acre sculpture garden. Season passes cost $10; season passes for seniors and military are $8; and children under 12 are free. Parking is free.

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Mainview Gallery 
7120 E. Main Street, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251, (480) 990-1515
mainviewgallery@aol.com
www.mainviewgallery.com

Mainview Gallery features original paintings by Pino, Alan Wolton, Kent R. Wallis, Jd Challenger, Dale Terbush, Karen Noles, John D. Cogan, Lisa Danielle and Vidan and sculptures by Vala Ola, Elie Hazak, Rodd Ambroson, Bob Boomer, James N. Muir and E.C. Wynne. These artists represent a mix of genres from landscape and figurative to still life and Western-themed work.Mainview Gallery, Hyde Park Hunters, oil, 40 x 60", by Alan Wolton.

“For the past 50 years, the Scottsdale Historical Arts District has been welcoming art lovers from all over the world. We are still a major destination for collectors of traditional fine art.” — David Guglielmo, owner, Mainview Gallery

Owner David Guglielmo, Arizona born and raised, has been an art dealer and consultant in the Scottsdale area for almost 30 years and welcomes collectors to come visit the gallery. Events coming up at Mainview Gallery include shows for Terbush and Muir starting January 16, Danielle and Hazak starting February 6, and Challenger and Boomer beginning March 5, among others.Mainview Gallery, When Your Wish Comes True, acrylic, 40 x 30", by Dale Terbush.The exterior of Mainview Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Tieken Gallery 
5202 E. Gold Dust Avenue
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 707-1285, fred@fredtieken.com
www.fredtieken.com

Tieken Gallery offers a unique art experience by bridging the gap between commercial gallery and tranquil destination. Completed in early 2015, the floor-to-ceiling glass wall of this midcentury modern concrete and steel structure opens to a walking path through the property’s acre-plus sculpture garden. At dusk, over 150 LED lights illuminate the grounds, adding nighttime drama. In the last year, the gallery has been visited by numerous arts group tours including the Phoenix Art Museum and ASU Art Museum. Private or small group showings are available by calling the gallery. Work currently on display is by Sabine Meyer Zu Reckendorf and Fred Tieken.A view of Tieken Gallery in Paradise Valley, Arizona.Tieken Gallery, The Roundup, acrylic and found objects on canvas with floating frame, 40 x 30", by Fred Tieken

Tieken Gallery, ER Series – Bird Man, mixed media on archival photo paper, matted and framed, 25 x 17", by Fred Tieken

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Celebration of Fine Art
18400 N. Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 443-7695
info@celebrateart.com
www.celebrateart.com

Celebration of Fine Art, one of the West’s premier art shows and working studios, will open in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Saturday, January 18, with 100 acclaimed and emerging artists selected to exhibit their work. The show, where art lovers and artists connect, will be open daily through Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“The Celebration of Fine Art is unique in that it gives guests the rare opportunity to not only discover new mediums, but also connect with artists face-to-face and learn about the story behind their work. Each year, everything we do is about fostering that connection, sharing the stories of the people behind the art and building the relationships between generations of art lovers and artists; it’s a beautiful thing!”—Susan Morrow Potje, co-owner and show director, Celebration of Fine Art

Thirty years ago the Celebration of Fine Art set out to create an experience like no other. The idea was to bring art lovers and artists together in one place, where art lovers could actually be part of the creative process of art making—where they could see the tools of the trade and engage with the artists to discover how and why they do what they do. Most importantly, the vision was to build a sense of community where everyone felt welcome. That idea became a reality. Celebration of Fine Art takes place in North Scottsdale under the signature “big white tents” and features 40,000-square-feet of working artist studios and works of art. Styles at the show range from realistic to impressionistic, Western realism, abstract to contemporary. The outdoor sculpture garden will return with nearly 100 pieces of life-size and monumental sculpture.Celebration of Fine Art, Vermont Village, oil on canvas, 12 x 16", by David Jackson.

Guests admire Bryce Pettit’s hummingbird sculpture at a previous Celebration.

The show is open to guests of all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and military, and children under 12 are admitted for free. Tickets are all-event passes, good for the entire 10-week show during which attendees will have the opportunity to see art transform and meet the artists.Celebrationof Fine Art, Driven to Know, oil, 30 x 36", by Robin Damore.

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Al Glann
3230 N. Dodge Boulevard, Suite D
Tucson, AZ 85716, (480) 560-3243
www.alglannsculptor.com

Al Glann’s passion for horses started at a young age. Throughout his childhood on a farm in Ohio, he spent time around horses but never owned one of his own. Yet, their beauty, strength and grace captured his imagination and never quite let go. Now as a sculptor who works with metal, horses in action have become his muses. They come to life in gestural three-dimensional drawings of a sort. Glann’s style exaggerates the form, giving each piece a sense of what he sees and feels it to be. Al Glann, Blue on Fire, bronze with granite base, 20 x 19 x 6". Photo by Clique Visual Marketing.

“I love to work with the line, weight and movement, the essence of the form, the negative space in defining the shape and character,” Glann says. “I strive to capture the personality and spirit of horses, more than a specific realistic representation of one particular horse.” The process is complex, with each piece originally created out of steel. The original is then cut apart as molds are made. From there, he begins a lost wax technique in order to create a bronze. Recently, Glann has expanded his subject matter beyond the equine to include birds of prey, moose, cattle and bison. Al Glann, The Great Spirit, bronze with granite base, 14 x 9 x 4". Photo by Tony Polzer.

His work is in public and private collections throughout the United States, England, Canada, Amsterdam and Italy. Glann is represented by Madaras Gallery in Tucson, Arizona; Turquoise Tortoise Gallery in Sedona, Arizona; Casa De Tesoro Gallery in Tubac, Arizona; CODA Gallery in Palm Desert, California; Mirada Fine Art in Indian Hills, Colorado; and New Editions Gallery in Lexington, Kentucky.Al Glann, Grazing, bronze with stainless steel base, 65 x 62 x 15". Photo by Clique Visual Marketing.

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SculptureTucson
Ryan Hill, executive director
(520) 334-5871
sculpturetucson@gmail.com
www.sculpturetucson.org

Nonprofit organization SculptureTucson was formed by local artists and entrepreneurs Barbara Grygutis, Steve Kimble and Jeff Timan to promote professional development for sculptors and enhance Arizona’s cultural landscape through public art projects, workshops and the creation of a sculpture museum park in Tucson. A view of the 2019 SculptureTucson Festival Show & Sale.

“We are proud to say that our SculptureTucson Festival Show & Sale has become the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in Arizona,” says Kimble. “It attracts visitors from around the country, boosts the local economy and helps local artists make a living through their craft.” According to executive director Ryan Hill, “a unique feature of this festival is that the artists are given a platform, not only to exhibit and sell their work, but to talk about their work in 20 to 30 minute presentations that are free and open to the public.”

SculptureTucson, Low Orbit, steel, 12 x 14 x 10", by Kevin Caron.The three-day event includes an exclusive Patrons’ Event prior to the festival public hours on Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. Free and open to the public, the festival features more than 60 sculptors, a diverse range of three-dimensional artwork, artists’ talks and demonstrations, live music and dance performances, food trucks and more.SculptureTucson, Phoenix Nest Bowl, found forged objects, 18 x 33 x 27", by Ira Wiesenfeld.The Patrons’ Event is an opening night cocktail party on Friday, April 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring live music, hosted bar and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, the event offers gusts an opportunity to privately preview and purchase art before the festival opens and allows for a chance to mix and mingle with participating sculptors.

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The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art
7106 E. Main Street, Scottsdale,
AZ 85251, (480) 970-3111
www.themarshallgallery.com

The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, now in its 21st year, was founded by Phoenix attorney and Utah native DeeAn Gillespie as a respite from the exigencies of the law. Originally showcasing the celebrated art emanating from the “Utah School,” the gallery has since grown to represent artists from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Recognized as one of Scottsdale’s largest and most well-known galleries, Marshall shows a diverse yet refined collection of paintings, sculpture and fine glass. The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, Nativity, oil on panel,50 x 76", by Ron Richmond.

The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, Bring Thyself to Account, oil on canvas, 45 x 28", by Duffy Sheridan.

A founding artist of the Marshall is “Utah School” symbolist painter Ron Richmond, whose compositions are beautiful yet enigmatic and invite insightful interpretation of their mysteries. Another Utah artist making her debut at Marshall this season is Kate Starling, whose deft Arizona and Utah expressions have their genesis on the land. The immense scale of her Western landscapes really can change perception. Distinguished artist Duffy Sheridan, has contributed to the legacy of the masters with a contemporary approach that has earned him international acclaim for many years. Sheridan portrays his intriguing subjects in two-fold character, exalted and eternal. As a boy, Roger Hayden Johnson’s family vacationed in Minnesota messing around in boats, but Johnson applied himself to capture the patterns of colorful craft as they bobbed in sprightly dance, reflected in the water’s rippling surface. The muse obviously continues to this day, where bobbing boats demonstrate his consummate skill in composition, color and light.The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, Harbor, oil on canvas, 40 x 60", by Roger Hayden Johnson.

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Gedion Nyanhongo
(602) 255-4184
gedion@gedionnyanhongo.com
www.gediongalleries.com

Born in Nyanga, Zimbabwe, Africa, Gedion Nyanhongo currently lives and creates his sculptures in Phoenix. Nyanhongo’s father was a driving force of the innovative Zimbabwean Shona sculpture movement of 1950s. Gedion Nyanhongo, Life Celebration, hand-carved African opal stone, 38 x 16 x 12"“I watched my father sculpt, and I remember loving it and knowing that it was what I wanted to do,” says Nyanhongo. 

His sculptures are in private collections around the globe and publicly at Atlanta International Airport and the Phoenix Zoo. Nyanhongo’s vision and technical skills have earned him international recognition as a Shona art sculptor of excellence. Visit Nyanhongo at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona, at Booth #148, daily from January 18 through March 29.Gedion Nyanhongo working at a past Celebration of Fine Art.

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Lucy Dickens Fine Art
(602) 653-7002
lucy@lucydickensfineart.com
www.lucydickensfineart.com

Award-winning Arizona artist Lucy Dickens has created a unique, story-like approach to landscape and wildlife painting. Dickens discovers the landscape, and then transforms it into a narrative pictorial on canvas. Her paintings convey an emotional reaction that transports the viewer into scenes of beautiful tranquility—an authentic place and time. 

“I paint these scenes because I’m drawn to moments that take my breath away,” says Dickens. “It’s those moments of beauty that cause me to feel, to reflect and to give thanks; a scene that has a power, placidity and intensity that draws me in. It’s these fleeting illustrations that I strive to capture. There is a story in these segments of time, and therefore, a story in all my paintings. I am a fine art storyteller.”Lucy Dickens, Midday Stroll, oil, 16 x 20"Dickens employs her spiritual love of nature to evoke feelings of peace in her artwork. “The interplay of light and shadow draw me deeply into a scene,” she explains of her process. The artist resides in Arizona where she feels it’s a privilege to be surrounded by the colorful and dynamic imagery of the Southwest.  A view of artist Lucy Dickens’ studio.

A new series of work by Dickens, Safari Adventures, will be unveiled at the Phoenix Zoo’s Art on the Wild Side exhibition from February 1 to May 30. Dickens is represented by Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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