Desert Ridge Plein Air Festival
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Free Admission
There is no cost to attend the art festival.
Event Partners
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LocationDesert 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. |
Get Involved
2018 Participating Artists
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Anthony "Eli" Farias
Phoenix, AZ My selected art piece depicts a desert great horned owl perching on a barrel cactus during sunset. My painting is influenced by the summer evenings and the beautiful evening colors that paint the desert sky. This piece is painted in a modern style, to reflect Desert Ridge Marketplace's new innovative design. |
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Debra Murrow
Scottsdale, AZ www.DebraLeeMurrow.com I am an artist inspired by words. My piece will hide and incorporate words into images, in a fun and exciting way. Look for "Where Life Happens" in my work! |
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Drew Grubich
Tucson, AZ I will look to create a piece with three separate feelings, featuring mixed media, texture, and movement. These three elements will convey the energy, beauty, and excitement of Desert Ridge Marketplace. |
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Gina Ribaudo
Mesa, AZ www.ILoveMurals.com I love painting in a bright and vibrant style. My painting will include a major Mexican influence and fashion icon, Frida Kahlo. The photo for inspiration is from the cover of Vogue, October 1, 1937 HONORABLE MENTION: JUDGES' CHOICE |
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Jay Begaye
Steamboat Canyon, AZ Painting brings me to a place of tranquility and meditation. My intention is to place an individual in a space where they feel free spirited and at peace. 3rd PLACE: JUDGES' CHOICE |
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Judith Gary
Tucson, AZ www.sonorannouveau.com My painting is inspired by the architecture, décor, and scenery of Desert Ridge Marketplace, and the shoppers who give the place its life and energy |
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Lea Rankin
Youngtown, AZ www.ratherbechalking.com My piece is inspired by the colorful cacti which surround the spaces at Desert Ridge Marketplace. |
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Linda Harrison-Parsons
Scottsdale, AZ www.lindaharrisonparsons.com My work is influenced by wildlife and nature. This piece incorporates the birds, and other wildlife within plants and trees located within the Desert Ridge Marketplace. |
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Lori Tuell
Phoenix , AZ "Where Life Happens" inspires me to create movement through musical and film illustrations. Family, indicating excitement and happiness to be in a place that offers everything you would need to LIVE. Desert Ridge Marketplace offers all types of outdoor entertainment, movies, shopping and food just to name a few of the options. |
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Peggy Wrobleski
Mesa, AZ www.peggy-wrobleski.artistwebsites.com My primary goal for this painting is color and fun. By its very nature, plein air painting has variables...wind, direction of the sun, vantage point, etc....elements of being in the moment and relating in a spontaneous way in order to share feelings with the viewer. I expect my result to be spritely and impressionistic, whether featuring palm trees against the blue sky or a brightly colored cafe scene, with considerable interaction with the spectators. HONORABLE MENTION: JUDGES' CHOICE |
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Mick McGinty
Gilbert, AZ www.mickmcgintyfineart.com My selected piece is figurative depiction of kids playing in the Splash Pad. 1st PLACE: JUDGES' CHOICE |
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Rita Goldner
Scottsdale, AZ www.RitaGoldnerBooks.com My piece is inspired by the individuals who give Desert Ridge Marketplace life, and add the colorful, whimsical and fun to the stores as a backdrop. My piece will incorporate cooling water elements. |
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Ruth Ann Beeler-Sturgill
Black Canyon City, AZ www.facebook.com/rasturgill/ I love to paint outdoors in an impressionistic style. I will strive to capture the connectedness, vibrancy, and community life of the center. |
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Sarah Richards
Tempe, AZ www.sarahannrichards.com My painting is inspired by the architectural elements of Desert Ridge Marketplace, with plenty of contrast (Shadows and Sunlight) and hopefully some passing pedestrians! I usually go to the area and walk about then settle on what feels truly inspiring at the moment. My piece will have the elements above, as well as an ample amount of sky and bright colors. 2nd PLACE: JUDGES' CHOICE |
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TaLisa.
(Studio Nine Twelve) Mesa, AZ www.TaLisa.art/nature My painting will be inspired by the Desert Ridge Marketplace's large presence of botanicals. My piece incorporates colors and patterns inspired from actual planters and surrounding decor in the marketplace. My style of work can be described as abstract, expressive, and impressionist. |
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Victor Navarro
Tucson, AZ www.victornavarroart.weebly.com My piece will be an acrylic art work, in an abstract expressionist style with some figurative elements to represent Arizona culture and nature. AUDIENCE CHOICE |
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Zuhra Muslimovic
Phoenix , AZ Arizona nature inspires me and my painting. I will be painting a desert sunset showcasing the dazzling red colors of the mountains. |
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Professional Judges
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Jennifer Freeman, Teacher and Fine Artist, Scottsdale Artist School
https://freemonster.fineartstudioonline.com/ https://scottsdaleartschool.org/instructor/jennifer-freeman/ |
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Elaine Waters, Fine Artist, Phoenix Artists Guild / Peoria Fine Arts Association
http://www.artatrois.com/Elaine/index.html |
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.