Arizona Fine Art Expo

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO, produced by the award-winning Thunderbird Artists, showcases 100 nationally-acclaimed artists applying their artistic talents in studios. This event gives patrons unprecedented access to watch the world’s most gifted artists in Arizona. The artisans sketch passionately in pencil; charcoal and pastels; sculpt and fire clay; drill, chisel and carve stone; paint in all media; sketch and dye batiks; carve, stain and etch gourds; apply Japanese techniques in gold & silver leafing; weave; design lost wax casting; solder and weld jewelry; assemble mosaics and more. Art is for sale and commissions welcomed. Enhancing the Arizona Fine Art EXPO is the charming Café de EXPO where patrons can sit indoors surrounded by working artists, or outdoors surrounded by fine-looking sculptures. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO has built a two-acre sculpture garden enhanced with many native cacti and other plants that are identified with signage. Zuva Gallery is exhibiting more than 25 elegant natural stone sculptures created by recognized leading African artists. The garden attractions, sponsored by Pathways Nursery, include an elegant Koi pond and waterfall, hummingbird and butterfly garden, roses, and a putting green. Pathways Nursery also planted 50 indigenous species of cacti, trees, and shrubs. Manufactured by the Arizona Bridge Company, bridges intersect and cross over flowing water, stones, and sandy paths connecting the sculptures and educational garden trails. The artists add to this indigenous setting with their natural metals, found objects, clay and stone art positioned throughout the 2-acres. Patrons adore the peacefulness of strolling the courtyard paths and listening to the whispering sounds of water fountains that graces the pathways─adding that special ambiance that patrons have become accustomed to when visiting a Thunderbird Artists’ event. Weekends come alive with musical entertainment. Other events include quick draws, plein air painting, art classes, and workshops, dramatic abstract demonstration to music, club meetings, fine wine tastings, garden parties, and hat day celebrations, book signings by participating artists, gala and more. A Koi pond specialist provides instruction on how to build a pond and waterfall, and proper care of Koi fish. The EXPO is proud to partner with Dr. Gerald A. Rosenthal, author of Desert Sonoran Life, and acknowledged authority on the flora of the Sonoran Desert. Dr. Rosenthal will offer a series of talks and group discussions on the Sonoran Desert as part of our sculpture-garden activities. Arizona Fine Art EXPO, held at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona (85255), is located at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads. The EXPO begins mid-January running through the last weekend of March, opening daily from 10 am until 6 pm. A one-time fee for the season pass is $8, $7 for seniors/military, and children under 12 are free. A visitor can return as often as desired at no additional cost. Free parking is available. For more information, call 480-837-5637 or www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO has quickly become one of the valleys most popular and finest destinations for “the place to visit”.