In the News: Phoenix New Times
We were honored to be featured in the Phoenix New Times as one of the best live and virtual things to do around Phoenix. Read the full article here.
In the News: Arizona Foothills Magazine
Arizona Foothills Magazine names Susan Morrow Potje, Co-Owner and Show Director of the Celebration of Fine Art, a “trendsetter to know,” and sits down with her to learn what motivates and inspires her, what she loves about Arizona and why she’s so passionate about her job. Read the full article here.
In the News: AZ Central
The Celebration of Fine Art has deep roots in the Scottsdale area. Founders Tom and Ann Morrow started the show 31 years ago, at a time when most art was shown in traditional galleries. Today, Susan Morrow Potje and her husband, Jake, continue the tradition. We shared with AZ Central how the show has grown […]
Meet the Artist: Kenneth Ober Uses an Unlikely Tool To Create His Work
Kenneth Ober was drawn to art at a young age. In fact, his mom still has some of his work from his preschool days. His passion for art and creative abilities continued to unfold throughout his childhood and by high school, it had become his primary focus. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kenneth moved to Maryland […]
In The News: Fox 10 Visits The Celebration of Fine Art
Take a tour inside the “big white tents” with Fox 10’s Tom Fergus.
Meet the Artist: Shari Lyon Commemorates Dreamscapes with Encaustic
Shari Lyon may be a new artist to the Celebration of Fine Art this year, but the art lover turned encaustic wax artist is a long-time fan of the show. In fact, she and her husband (also an artist) have been attending for decades. Though they now live in Utah, Shari recalls fond memories of […]
Art Discovery: Considering A Custom Commission?
Getting a custom piece of artwork can be one of the most special and everlasting ways to commemorate a moment, a place or a person –– or simply to tailor a piece to your style. In this Art Discovery, artists Judith Dickinson and Heidi Rosner share how they go about commissions. Regardless of the subject matter, […]
Commissioning Art: What You Need to Know
Commissioning a piece of art can be a rewarding and joyful experience for art lovers. But, naturally, for first-timers, there can be a lot of mystery and questions surrounding the process. How much will it cost? How much do I get to influence the final piece? What if it doesn’t turn out the way I […]
Art Discovery: Architectural Influence on Jewelry
“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work. All the best ideas come out of the process; […]
Meet the Artist: Cary Henrie
Mixed media artist Cary Henrie is a bit of a chameleon. He’s continually evolving his work to stay a step ahead of trends, but also to challenge himself. Cary grew up in Utah without a TV and parents who loved and encouraged art. He recalls he and his siblings becoming very adept at drawing and […]