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DESERT RIDGE PLEIN AIR
PAINTING FESTIVAL
Phoenix, AZ

March 7, 2020

Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Presented by Vestar Properties (Desert Ridge Marketplace) and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts, the 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 30 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.

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.  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. 
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The Youth Plein Air Workshop invites young artists to create with  guidance from professional instructors.
Become an event sponsor.  Contact SAACA for a sponsor packet.

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

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2020 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

James Atwood
Tucson, AZ 
@atwoodartanddesign
Arianna Avakian
Mesa, AZ
@ari.anna.art 
Deb Boudreau 
Cave Creek, AZ 
Nancy Breiman
Scottsdale, AZ 
www.nancybreiman.com
Clifford Brown 
Tempe, AZ
Wendy Butcher 
Scottsdale, AZ 
Facebook.com/Wendybdesigns
Valentina Cerkas
Phoenix, AZ 
Debborah Charboneau
Phoenix, AZ
www.debborahcharboneau.com 
Anthony "Eli" Farias 
El Mirage, AZ 
www.elitheartist.com 
Carla Fort
Phoenix, AZ
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Charles Funk 
Cave Creek, AZ 
www.cifunk.com
Francisco Garcia 
Phoenix, AZ 
Judith Gary
Tucson, AZ 
www.judithgary.com
Kathryn Gipson 
Fort McCoy, FL
www.kathryngipson.com 
Jennifer Golubiewski
Phoenix, AZ 
Etsy.com/shop/SunnySlopeDesign
Denisa Grosu 
Phoenix, AZ 
Gina Guarracino
Phoenix, AZ 
Linda Harrison-Parsons 
​Scottsdale, AZ 
Facebook.com/LindaWildlifeArtist
Farsina Karattil
​Scottsdale, AZ 
Maria Karlosak 
Phoenix, AZ 
www.maria-karlosak.pixels.com
Elva Lafforthun 
Scottsdale, AZ 
Marsha Lazar Klinger 
Phoenix, AZ
Kath Macaulay
Tucson, AZ 
www.pocketsketching.com
Sterling Medrano 
Phoenix, AZ
Artpal.com/sterlingloiacono
​Debra Murrow
Scottsdale, AZ 
www.debraleemurrow.com
Victor Navarro 
Tucson, AZ 
victornavarroart.weebly.com
Ann Osgood
Phoenix, AZ 
www.annosgood.com
Jan Oxendale 
Sun City, AZ
www.janoxendale.com
Jesse Perry 
Phoenix, AZ
@mrdowntownphx 
Florine Porter
Webster Groves, MO 
Linda Pullinsi
​Phoenix, AZ
www.lindapullinsi.com
​Gina Ribaudo
Mesa, AZ 
www.ilovemurals.com
Savita Sinha 
Peoria, AZ 
Jinsheng Song
Fort McCoy, FL
www.art-mind.com
Johan Sorvala 
Phoenix, AZ 
www.johansorvalafineart.artcall.org
Bill Tomsa 
Surprise, AZ
www.bill-tomsa.pixels.com
Lori Tuell 
Phoenix, AZ
Ping Wei
Phoenix, AZ 
Sarah Wetzel 
Tucson, AZ 
Hristi Wilbur 
Glendale, AZ
www.hristiwilbur.com

2020 WINNERS

1st PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Jim Kinne
2nd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Johan Sorvala 
Phoenix, AZ 
www.johansorvalafineart.artcall.org
3rd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE

Nancy Breiman
Scottsdale, AZ 
www.nancybreiman.com
PEOPLE'S CHOICE

​Gina Ribaudo
Mesa, AZ 
www.ilovemurals.com
1st PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE YOUTH WORKSHOP
Carmen Duerinckx
2nd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE YOUTH WORKSHOP
Jacqueline Okeke
3rd PLACE: JUDGE'S CHOICE YOUTH WORKSHOP
Lorenzo Ramos
Lorenzo Ramos

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. 

Gallery of Festival Photos

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.