Looking for artful things to do around the Valley! Phoenix Magazine compiled a list of the season’s top festivals and events to attend…and the Celebration of Fine Art was among the top 10!
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In the News: Scottsdale Progress – Paradise Found
Scottsdale Progress reporter Ed Condran recently spoke with Susan Morrow Potje, Celebration of Fine Art show director, about the history of the show, how it came to be and how it has evolved over the years. He shares that story in the below article.
Artist Reveal: Meet Beverley Wolter
Beverley Wolter has studied multiple disciplines of art and design before finding her heart and soul in creating contemporary abstract art. Now, she aims to create pieces that carry a deeper meaning––one that connects and resonates with others on a soul level.
Artist Reveal: Meet Robert Redus
Creating artwork is a journey. At least, that’s how artist Robert Redus sees it. Every piece follows an arc of evolution––going through complex and dynamic changes. Like most living things, artwork often unfolds over a somewhat diametric journey filled with harmony and conflict, peaks of success and…
3/28/2025: Sculpting with Gems and Precious Metal
At the hands of a skilled artist, jewelry can transcend adornment to become a piece of fine art, but it requires the keen eye of a jeweler, deft hands of a metalworker and the creativity of a sculpture artist. Discover the intricate artistry, traditional craftsmanship and innovation that goes into crafting jewelry.
3/21/2025: The New Old West
Modern and Western are two words that don’t often appear together in the art world. But there are some artists who challenge this notion, introducing a vibrant, modernist twist on art of the West. Meet the artists who, whether through color, style or subject matter, are breaking the rules and exploring new possibilities to create […]
3/14/2025: Journey Inside the Creative Process
Bringing a piece of art from start to finish is often a multi-layered process that may involve travel and exploration, collecting objects, photography, digital tools, and layers of substrates, techniques and other media. Discover the layered journey these artists take to create a single work of art.
3/7/2025: Artificial Intelligence vs. Emotional Intelligence
AI has officially infiltrated various aspects of our daily lives. Most of us interact with it in some capacity without even knowing it. But when it comes to art, where does AI fit in? Should it fit in? Or should art remain our connection to true handcraft––to emotional intelligence vs. artificial?
2/28/2025: Vitamin (A)rt: How Art Promotes Well-being
The creation of art has long been used as a healing mechanism, but it turns out, viewing it has super powers too. Discover how color, texture and the subject matter impact our cognition and overall well-being.
2/21/2025: The Art of Collecting and Showcasing Your Collection
Part of the joy of collecting art is building a collection that expresses your personality and story, and often that means mixing genres and mediums. Discover how to bring it all together to make the most of your collection.