Desert Ridge Plein Air Festival
Phoenix, AZ

May 26, 2018

Saturday, 11:00am-3:00pm

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Vestar Properties (Desert Ridge) are partnering to produce the inaugural Desert Ridge Plein Air Painting Festival. The festival will provide a unique opportunity for artists to produce original painted artworks live and in the open air. A Plein Air Festival allows artists the opportunity to sharing their creativity with the public in a highly visited area.

This art form is an invitation into the creative process: the sight, sound, and even the texture of the artists’ world. Up to 20 artists will participate with easels and painting live onsite at the Shopping Center. Additional activities include free painting classes for the public as well as voting for their favorite artist.

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.

Event Partners

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, including AMC Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Barrio Queen, Dave & Buster’s, FIT36, Kirklands, MidiCi, Nekter Juice Bar, Old Navy, Target, The Body Lab, The Keg Steakhouse+Bar and Ulta. A center with depth and dimension, Desert Ridge Marketplace lets you interact and express yourself while experiencing something new and unique in this part of the city. Conveniently located in Phoenix, Arizona just North of the Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard. Come experience Desert Ridge Marketplace. Where Life Happens.

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured  artist.  Apply Online below. 
Become an event sponsor.  Contact SAACA for a sponsor packet.
We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer

2018 Participating Artists

TBA

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. 

​Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors