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ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO IS NOW OPEN!
Art enthusiasts and collectors embark on an exciting journey into the world of fine art. Visit: arizonafineartexpo.com
AZ Art Weekly Week of January 12-19
University of Arizona Museum of Art Opens New Exhibit
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist and activist focused on themes relating to commodity, identity, media and popular culture. Experimenting with mixed media and mass-produced imagery, Thomas’ practice includes photography, sculpture, installation and more. Learn More
AZ Art Weekly Week of January 12-19
Fritz Scholder at Larsen Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Fritz Scholder (1937-2005): A Legacy, an exhibition commemorating 20 years since the artist's passing, is currently on view until January 31st during regular gallery hours. The Larsen Gallery presents an annual exhibition celebrating Scholder and his groundbreaking Southwestern colorist style, with this year's show featuring an excellent selection of paintings, works on paper, sculptures, and limited edition graphics spanning more than three decades. The Larsen Gallery has sold nearly $10 million in Scholder's artwork and is proud to be a cornerstone of his artwork market. Visit the Gallery Website at larsengallery.com
La Encantada Fine Art Festival Sat. Jan 18 & 19 2025
Experience the La Encantada Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and fine art crafters. From intricate metalwork to unique, locally-designed fashion, each piece on display reflects the dedication and skill of its creator, making this festival a true showcase of artistic talent. LEARN MORE
2nd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, January 17, 2025 10:00 AM
Sunday, January 19, 2025 5:00 PM
This award-winning fine art festival features more than 165 juried fine artisans from throughout the United States and abroad. Artists will be exhibiting paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and ink; impressive small, medium and life-sized sculptures in bronze, clay, metal, stone and wood, sparkling hand blown glass, one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, beautiful photography, batiks, intricate gourds and much more! LEARN MORE
Cezanne: The Artist Who Led the Way to Modern Art Thu, Jan 16, 10:00 AM
January 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tubac Center of the Arts , Tubac, AZ
Cézanne is best known for his paintings of apples! However, this talk will help us understand much more, and why he is
considered the Father of Modern Art. LEARN MORE
Ben Roseland Exhibits at Arizona Fine Art Expo
Through March 23rd, 2025
You're invited to visit artist Ben Roseland in his studio at the Arizona Fine Art Expo in Scottsdale, AZ!
An accomplished artist, Ben has been painting for over 18 years. He received a B.A. in Fine Arts from the Columbus College of Art & Design. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his artistic skills and for his generous community service. He won the “Best in Painting” category award at the June 2024 Deerfield Art Festival in Deerfield, IL.
Ben has mastered his own signature style of painting lush landscapes and florals in a contemporary style, featuring unique grid-like patterns and intricate brushwork. He paints a diverse array of landscape subject matter, including florals, trees, and clouds with titles such as, “Midwest Sunset,” and “Forest Journey.” Artists that have influenced his work include Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh, and more.
Beth Surdut wins in Sahuarita Photography Contest
Through February, 2025
The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the Town of Sahuarita are proud to announce the winners of the second annual Sahuarita Photography Contest. The mission of this creative placemaking project is to encourage creativity and exploration while illuminating the Town of Sahuarita through a diverse array of perspectives. Wildlife researcher, essayist, and illustrator Beth Surdut earned First Place in the Plants and Wildlife category for her photo, “The Eye of the Heron.”
Farraday Newsome Meet the Artist at Mesa Art Museum
Saturday, January 18 10am to 1pm
Come and meet the artist at this reception and see her newest works!
This exhibition showcases a new collection of ceramic works created between 2020 and 2024 which reflects her deep interest in the intelligent, lush beauty of nature and its brilliantly creative strategies for propagation. Click here Instagram @farradynewsome
