Arts in the Plaza
Fine Art Festival

October 28 & 29, 2017

9:00am-4:00pm, both days

An increasingly popular fine art show has found a fitting home in one of Tucson’s most elegant and timeless places. In October, when the weather is close to perfect, Arts in the Plaza showcases fine art from the region’s most exquisite artists throughout the charismatic setting of St. Philip’s Plaza, southeast corner of River Road and Campbell Avenue. Attendees can find fine art in all forms – metalwork, jewelry, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media, acrylic, digital art, leather, sculpture and custom wood designs. St. Philip’s Plaza merchants will also offer discounts.  Fine art will reach the eyes and the ears of attendees, as the weekend will also bring local strolling musicians to stage.

St. Philip’s Plaza not only offers a unique and elegant shopping and dining experience but is also a venue for celebrations from Jazz concerts and Tango in the Plaza to weddings and Farmer’s Markets.

Why?

The festival was established to showcase and highlight the immense talent of local fine artisans in our region.  The festival also provides an opportunity for local artisans to exhibit, sell and promote their art and craft in the community in a tranquil Southern Arizona setting.  The event also seeks to collaborate with local Tucson businesses located at the St. Philip’s Plaza. 

Free Admission

There is no cost to attend the art festival.

Event Partner

Location

St. Philip’s Plaza
4280 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718

​St. Philip’s Plaza is a landmark in Tucson, well known for the beauty of its fountains, tile art, rose gardens, and towering Eucalyptus trees. The Plaza offers boutique shopping, galleries, restaurants, and professional offices. It is located in central Tucson, next to the historic St. Philip’s Church.

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured artist.  Apply Online below.  The festival is a juried fine art festival
Become and event sponsor.  Download the sponsor application below.
Participate in the event as an exhibitor.  Event exhibitor spaces are available to cash sponsors including Non-Profit or Commercial Businesses
We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer Online

2016 Participating Artists


AC Design Etc, Print Making, Mixed Media 2D/Wood
Art of Inspiration, Glass/Mixed Media 3D/Sculpture
Artistic Beadwear, Jewelry
Bella Fiore Custom Designs, Home Décor
Braiding & Beading Artistry, Jewelry/Textiles
Brenda Peo Art, Oil
Candy Wrapper Creations, Mixed Media/2D
Carson Rogers Designs, Textiles
CharlaRae, Jewelry/Mixed Media 3D/Acrylic/Textiles
Christina Holland Designs, Jewelry
Desert Drums, Oil Pencil on Leather Drums
Desert Mesquite Creations, Wood
​Flying V Studio, Ceramics/Sculpture
FotoVentures, Print Making, Photography, Digital Art
Giftique Intnl, Jewelry
Glass Fire Designs, Glass/Jewelry
Glass By Grace, Glass/Jewelry/Textiles
Hidden Glass Studio, Glass
Holladay Design Jewelry, Jewelry
J.C.'s Frameworks, Glass
JD Designs, Jewelry
​Joe Fig Enterprise, Metal Work
​Kathy Zimmerman Photography, Jewelry/Photography
Kevin K Designs, Jewelry/Metal Work/Photography
Kim Seyesnem Obrzut, Sculpture
Lila Clare Jewelry, Jewelry

​​Loma Prieta Pottery, Ceramics
LUZ-E, Jewelry
Mata Ortiz Pottery, Pottery
​Mesquite Lumber, Wood
Metal by Prince, Metalwork
Michael Anthony's Fine Art, Acrylic
Molly Wilson Perry, Jewelry
Mosaic by Mystique, Mixed Media 3D
Noral Southwest, Metal Work, Rock an dMinerals
​Old Castle Antiques, Metal Work
Original Sin Jewelry, Jewelry/Sculpture
Out of Glass, Glass/Jewelry
Phil Smith-Photoarts, Mixed Media/2D
Paulhopman, Scratchboard
​Precious Art Glass, Glass
Recreated Art and Soul LLC, Mixed Media/2D
Sean Hill, Jewelry
Sedona's Jewelry, Jewelry/Metal Work/Copper
Solaz Designs Metalwork, Metal Work
South Arizona Alchemist, Jewelry
The Metal Gardener LLC, Metalwork
Vivante Designs, Jewelry
​Watkins Family Crafts, Oil
Kathy Zimmerman Photography, Photography

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2016 Exhibitors & Sponsors

Solar City (Event Sponsor)
Arizona Daily Star
Cutco Cutlery
Tell Me a Good Story
​Tucson Decorative Painter's Guild

Entertainment

The festival features two days of strolling musicians in the festival spaces.  The St. Philip's Plaza is an open air outdoor shopping center, with winding walkways, courtyards and cobblestone streets.  Entertainment will be strolling throughout the festivals spaces.
​Saturday, October 22, 2016

11:00am  - 12:00pm
Dale Clark, Vocals & Violin

12:30pm – 1:30pm
​David Rose, Acoustic Guitar

2:00pm – 3:00pm
Nick Stanley, Jazz Piano
Sunday, October 23, 2016

11:00am – 12:00pm
Carolyn Ancell, Harp

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Desert Deuce, Guitar / Cello & Vocals

2:00pm – 3:00pm
CDO Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Toru Tagawa

Festival Tips

Parking is available free of charge at St. Philip's Plaza.  Although parking is available surrounding the shopping center, when the lot is full, attendees are encourage to park on the Southwest corner of Campbell Ave and River Road, at the Cambric Corporate Center.  Please keep the weather in mind when you attend outdoor events and plan accordingly (bring water bottles, sunscreen, umbrellas, jackets, etc).  Dogs are allowed at the event on leashes.  A SAACA Information booth will be located in a central location onsite, to help answer any questions you may have onsite.  Food and beverages are available at St. Philip's Plaza restaurants onsite.  Visit the St. Philip's Plaza for a list of onsite restaurants.

Gallery

Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors