Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. In the spirit of the latest issue of Experience AZ, here are five incredible art excursions to try in Arizona.
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Vermillion Art Festivals
Vermillion Art Festivals curates boutique, artist-focused events emphasizing craftsmanship, originality and connections between creators and collectors. Visitors can meet painters, jewelers, sculptors and mixed-media artists while exploring traditional and contemporary works. Upcoming events include Kierland Fine Art & Wine, Nov. 7 to 8; and Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts, Nov. 20 and 22.
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Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art
Sedona’s award-winning Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art features a 20,000-square-foot collection of sculpture, glass, paintings and contemporary works from artists around the world. Large-format pieces fill expansive spaces, while the gallery’s diverse collection and knowledgeable staff make it a destination for collectors and art lovers.
Information: exposuresfineart.com
Celebration of Fine Art
Celebration of Fine Art brings together 100 artists in 40,000 square feet of working studios at Hayden Road and Mayo Boulevard. From Jan. 16 to March 28, visitors can watch painters, sculptors, jewelers and mixed-media creators work in real time and connect directly with the artists.
Information: celebrateart.com
Hidden in the Hills
Hidden in the Hills, the Sonoran Arts League’s signature studio tour, showcases working artists across Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Visitors explore desert studios and meet painters, potters, photographers and metalworkers in an intimate setting. The event takes place Nov. 20 to 22 and Nov. 27 to 29.
Information: sonoranartsleague.org
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
The Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair transforms Tucson’s historic district into a lively corridor filled with artists, makers, musicians and food vendors. The biannual event combines handmade goods, live entertainment and Fourth Avenue’s community-driven atmosphere. The winter event runs Dec. 11 to 13.
Information: fourthavenue.org
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