DESERT RIDGE PLEIN AIR
PAINTING FESTIVAL
Phoenix, AZ

March 7, 2020

Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Presented by Vestar Properties (Desert Ridge Marketplace) and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts, the 2019 Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting Festival provides a unique opportunity for artists to create original painted artworks live and in the open air, capturing the essence of a vibrant retail and community space while inviting shoppers to experience the sight, sound, and even texture of the plein air process. Over 20 artists will compete in the painting competition with cash prizes and a chance to become part of the official Desert Ridge Plein Air Gallery. 
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Additional activities include a Youth Plein Air competition, free painting activities for kids, onstage drawing and painting workshops, and an auction of previous festival paintings. 

​Contemporary plein air artists capture moments in time that reflect the ever- changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. This art form requires stamina, focus and the ability to be completely absorbed in their work regardless of their surroundings. 

Why?

As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Desert Ridge Plein Air Festival festival provides unique opportunities for community-driven creative experiences in public spaces.  SAACA supports this unique arts approach to expand opportunities for local artists to exhibit, develop and showcase their craft in the community while simultaneously giving youth and emerging artists the opportunity to participate in the arts in a new way. 

Free Admission

There is no cost to attend the art festival.

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EVENT PARTNERS

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LOCATION

Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
 
Set in a striking outdoor setting, Desert Ridge Marketplace features premier shopping, chef driven restaurants, health and fitness inspired options and entertainment for every occasion. Experience upgraded amenities and immerse yourself in a collection of destinations.  Conveniently located in Phoenix, Arizona just North of the Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard. Come experience Desert Ridge Marketplace. Where Life Happens.

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GET INVOLVED

Participate in the event as a featured  artist.  Apply Online below. 
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Artist Registration

The Youth Plein Air Workshop invites young artists to create with  guidance from professional instructors.

Youth Workshop Registration

Become an event sponsor.  Contact SAACA for a sponsor packet.

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Sponsor Contact

We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer.

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Volunteer Registration

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2020 PARTICIPANTS

James Atwood
Tucson, AZ 
@atwoodartanddesign

Wendy Butcher 
Scottsdale, AZ 
Facebook.com/Wendybdesigns

Casey Cheuvront 
Scottsdale, AZ 
​www.caseycheuvront.com

Anthony "Eli" Farias 
El Mirage, AZ 
www.elitheartist.com 

Judith Gary
Tucson, AZ 
www.judithgary.com

Kathryn Gipson 
Fort McCoy, FL
www.kathryngipson.com 

Linda Harrison-Parsons 
​Scottsdale, AZ 
Facebook.com/LindaWildlifeArtist

Marsha Lazar Klinger 
Phoenix, AZ

Sterling Medrano 
Phoenix, AZ
Artpal.com/sterlingloiacono

​Debra Murrow
Scottsdale, AZ 
www.debraleemurrow.com

Victor Navarro 
Tucson, AZ 
victornavarroart.weebly.com

Linda Pullinsi 
Phoenix, AZ​
www.lindapullinsi.com

Jinsheng Song
Fort McCoy, FL
www.art-mind.com

Lori Tuell 
Phoenix, AZ

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2019 WINNERS

1st PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Casey Cheuvront
Scottsdale, AZ 
www.caseycheuvront.com

2nd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Mick McGinty
Gilbert, AZ 
www.mickmcgintyfineart.com

3rd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Mory
Casa Grande, AZ 
www.arizonamurals.net

HONORABLE MENTION: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Jim Kinne

HONORABLE MENTION: JUDGE'S CHOICE

​Ken Requard
Tucson, AZ 
www.kenrequard.com
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Mory
Casa Grande, AZ 
www.arizonamurals.net

1st PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE YOUTH WORKSHOP

Gina Guarracino

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Festival Tips

Parking is available free of charge at the shopping center.  If you are an emerging artist or professional artist and would like to get involved in the festival, complete the application for participation. 

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Gallery of Festival Photos