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Experience Southwest Culture
The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum features American Indian cultures and art and boats ten exhibit galleries and sculpture courtyards.
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America’s Finest ArtWalk
In it's 38th year, the Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place in the downtown Arts District every Thursday evening from 7 - 9 pm.
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Watch Art Develop
Every January – March, more than 100 juried artists set up working studios to create art in all styles and mediums at this tented event.
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Architectural Treasure
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright built Taliesin West in 1937 as his working home and studio. Today, visitors can choose from a range of tours that showcase Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor space.
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Soleri Bridge
This bridge, designed by famed architect Paolo Soleri, also acts as a solar calendar, casting a shadow between the two pillars at solar noon each day.
Arts & Culture
Scottsdale’s captivating Sonoran Desert setting has inspired artists for generations. Here, art flourishes inside the walls of more than 100 galleries, one of the most concentrated collections in the nation. Scottsdale also is home to acclaimed museums, architectural wonders, the Scottsdale ArtWalk, world-class performance spaces and an award-winning public art program. Let Scottsdale inspire your inner artist!
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The 10 Most Celebrated Public Art Works You Can See In a 60-Minute Walk
The 10 Most Celebrated Public Art Works You Can See in a 60-Minute Walk With more than 70 public art works dotting the city’s landscape, it’s difficult to see all of Scottsdale’s public art pieces in an…
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Full of Art: Top 10 Ways to a Creative Vacation
Art flourishes in Scottsdale where a lineup of more than 100 galleries makes it one of the most concentrated collections in the country. Our Sonoran Desert escape also is home to acclaimed museums, architectural wonders, award-winning events…
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Gettin’ Down in the Desert: Scottsdale’s Music Scene
Looking for a way to amp up your Scottsdale travel itinerary? Add any one of these concert or entertainment series to your set list. Local, national, and even international acts are taking the stage at concert venues…
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Summer Time at SMoCA
Experience SMOCA Lounge for real people, in real time, with real ideas, stories, concerns, films, music, and humor all converging to create refreshing cultural compounds!
Summer Spectacular Artwalk
The 24th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk will take place on July 11 with dozens of fine art galleries to be busy with artist demonstrations and more.
Summer Education: Art
Is your inner Picasso just screaming for a breakthrough? Nurture your creative side with Scottsdale’s summer art tours, workshops and classes.
8 Stay-Cool Attractions
When you feel that it’s a little too warm for you to be outside, check out these worthwhile indoor activities
Summer in Scottsdale
Whether you’re traveling with friends, family or that oh-so-special someone, you’ll find everything you need for the ideal vacation in Scottsdale.
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Talking Stick Resort
Visit Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Resort and view one of country’s largest collection of Native American art including jewelry, pottery, paintings, baskets and more.
