A love of art and a vision to bring an immersive experience to patrons in Scottsdale led show founders Tom and Ann Morrow to create the Celebration of Fine Art, now celebrating its 30th year. Read the full feature here.
Ask any local and they will probably know, through osmosis at least, that arts and culture are Scottsdale’s superpower. There is no better example of this supremacy than the longest running art show in Arizona – Celebration of Fine Art – which begins January 18th and runs for 10 weeks, closing at the end of […]
What happens when one of the Valley’s most beloved newscasters, Fox 10’s Cory McCloskey, gets around a group of artists? Well, let’s just say there’s never a dull moment!
Jon Linton has always had a deep appreciation for the arts –– he just didn’t realize what a significant impact it would have on his life. After living in New York City and working in the fashion industry, Jon moved to Arizona to start a magazine dedicated to art. Years later, when his friend and […]
When he was in third grade, James Ayers received an assignment that would foreshadow his future career as an artist. At the time, the holidays were just around the corner so his teacher tasked his class to draw Santa Claus. What James soon realized was that his Santa came out markedly better than everyone else’s––including […]
Everyone’s journey in life takes a few twists and turns, especially those who choose to pursue art. Take Cathy Sheeter, who grew up in a family that encouraged her creativity from a very young age. In fact, one of her earliest memories consists of her holding crayons. Cathy’s mom even made a point to draw […]
Michael Jones is a prominent metal artist based out of Bigfork, Montana, who has been participating in the Celebration of Fine Art for more than 20 years. His works of art include bold sculptures, eye-catching wall pieces and totems, as well as custom gates and fire screens that hang in many of America’s most beautiful […]
In our Gratitude Series, we explore the relationship between art and gratitude, and the impact both have on our world. Martin Blundell, an oil painter based in Bountiful, Utah, believes art has the power to create new realities and understanding for people. Leading with this philosophy, Martin approaches his artwork with a dedication to inspire […]
Now celebrating its 30th year, the Celebration of Fine Art is widely recognized for a diverse array of exceptional art, but more importantly for an inviting and interactive atmosphere that encourages connection between art lovers and artists. It’s because of this atmosphere and the ability to interact with artists and learn about their process that […]
With the Celebration of Fine Art now in its 30th year, the Scottsdale Progress recently highlighted how the show got its start, what sets it apart from other fine art shows and how the community has embraced its unique model of connecting artists to art lovers under a 40,000 square foot tent. Read the article […]
