Last Sunday I spent the afternoon at the Scottsdale Celebration of Fine Arts, an annual event that lasts from mid-January to the end of March. Every year a large number of artists come to Arizona to spend two months working in the big white tents and selling their works of art. It's a lot like going to an art museum to admire the work only in this case you get to talk to the artists and learn how they work. I go every year and I usually come home with some treasure to call my own.
Pictured above is Kevin Powers a glass artist who had some very unique pieces. If you would like to see some of his work, click here. In the photo above, he was working very carefully on a piece that will become a beautiful flower.
I'll show you some more of the activities the show in the future. If you live in the area, I highly recommend a visit. The tents are located at the Loop 101 and Hayden Road. Even if you don't buy anything, it is well worth the visit to see the beautiful objects so lovingly created.
It's great watching this kind of work being done.
ReplyDeleteFun outing!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fascinating watching glass blowing hey Sharon, I can understand why you go each year, and also to bring home a little treasure, lucky you.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more. I'd enjoy a stroll through the tents too.
ReplyDeleteThat's fascinating, Sharon. I saw this years ago in Murano (Venice)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great event. Wonder if I still have time to attend.
ReplyDeleteIt is always fun to see a talented artist at work.
ReplyDeleteGlass blowing is such a beautiful art. Tracy and I have been looking for somewhere to go...hmmm. :)
ReplyDeleteGlass art is really something. I would love to see someone in action. How fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence. I just yesterday finally got around to viewing a program we had on the DVR for months about Dale Chihuly and a week long event he held at the Tacoma Glass Museum.
ReplyDeleteI'd enjoy a stroll around there. But as I'm unlikely to ever get there I'll be glad to see more of your photos.
ReplyDeleteThat is really a long time to be out there working in a tent. I hope a lot of people buy buy buy!
ReplyDeleteI went to this one year but for some reason I seem to miss it every year. Darn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event, I would enjoy this. Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely enjo this event. Some of the glass might even find its way into my collection!
ReplyDeleteI love watching glass artist.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link; I like the idea of "functional glassware" like those ring holders! Glass ware is fun to see; some of my favorite pieces of art. And, glass blowing is always great to watch.
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