The West has always captivated Kirk Randle, who grew up in Utah amongst the sweeping landscapes and expansive skies synonymous with this part of the country. He was young, just barely a teenager, when he began to observe and appreciate his surroundings with an artistic eye. “My grandmother was a painter and when I was […]
Artists come from near and far to participate in the Celebration of Fine Art. Special thanks to The East Valley Tribune for highlighting several artists from right here in our backyard! “The Celebration of Fine Art transformed the way people experience art when it debuted in downtown Scottsdale nearly 30 years ago. Now a linchpin in Arizona’s […]
Many of the artists at the Celebration of Fine Art discovered their creative inclinations while they were young children. But who says there’s an age requirement to become an artist? Take, for example, Pete Tillack. Today he is an oil and acrylic painter renowned for his highly recognizable style, but he didn’t begin to explore […]
Jodi Walsh is a true mixed medium artist, who combines ceramics, stainless steel and wood to create beautiful objects, including folding clay and hand-built ceramics. “My first introduction into art happened outdoors when I was five or six years old in Canada,” says Jodi. “It was fall and I went outside and designed a complete […]
FOX 10’s Cory McCloskey stopped by the 29th annual Celebration of Fine Art to share what makes the show so special, and highlight several of the artists visitors can meet. He also showed off several paintings and sculptures while chatting with Susan Morrow-Potje. Take a peek:
Thanks to the Scottsdale Independent for highlighting this year’s Celebration of Fine Art, including a handful of artists who reside in Scottsdale. Take a peek at the article below. “Equal parts gallery, working studio, and art show, it’s no wonder the Celebration of Fine Art has been drawing art lovers from across the country for […]
Bruce Marion’s first introduction to art was through his father, a creative man who had studied art under the GI Bill and attended two art schools. Delighted his son had decided to explore his creativity at such a ripe age, he wholeheartedly supported Bruce digging into this newfound passion. “He started me out in art […]
Now that you’ve met our beloved office and cafe teams, it’s time to meet the fellas of the Celebration of Fine Art! Doug Morrow, Fred Kirts, Jake Potje and Kenny Davis have been a part of the Celebration of Fine Art for a combined 52 years, and manage everything from setting up the big white […]
Most people recognize the Celebration of Fine Art as being the show where art lovers and artists connect. But for the husband and wife artist duo Joe Axton and Mari Giddings, it didn’t take a show to bring them together, just simply their shared love of art. “On our first date together I went looking […]
Sheri Meldrum remembers the first piece of art that she fell in love with. It was a landscape painting her grandmother had in her living room. As a child, Sheri would stare at the painting and imagine one day visiting such a place. It was then she realized the power art had to spark a […]
