La Encantada Fine Art Festival

January 18 & 19, 2020

Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

From metalwork to locally-designed fashion, the La Encantada Fine Art Festival is sure to be a visual surprise for all ages. The majestic garden courtyard of La Encantada stages the visual fine art festival, featuring the finest artwork in Southern Arizona and captivating performances set in breath-taking mountain views as attendees browse extraordinary art in all forms.

This limited capacity show brings the region's finest artists in touch with the community to display and sell their handcrafted work, along the scenic walkways throughout the La Encantada Shopping Center.

Why?

SAACA aims to produce one of the largest and most well respected fine art festivals in the region, under the backdrop of the scenic Tucson Foothills, in the plush setting of the La Encantada Shopping Center. The festival features well-respected and talented regional and national artists, exhibiting their original art in a quality showcase setting. The festival provides an opportunity for local artisans to exhibit and showcase their art to the community, while drawing business to the La Encantada Shopping Center.

Free Admission

There is no cost to attend the art festival.

Event Partners

Location

La Encantada Shopping Center
2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718

Setting a standard for luxury shopping in the Sonoran desert, La Encantada is a two-level, outdoor specialty center that celebrates the splendor of old-world Spanish traditions alongside modern sophistication. The first and only luxury shopping center in Southern Arizona featuring world-class upscale brands, including Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Michael Kors, Apple and Tiffany & Co. La Encantada is Foothill’s premier dining and social destination, featuring Ra Sushi Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, AJ's Fine Foods, The Living Room, Humble Pie along with North Italia and Blanco Tacos + Tequila.

Get Involved

Artist Application
All artist booths for the festival and our wait list are full and we are not accepting new inquiries. Applications for 2021 will be released Summer 2020.

Exhibitor Application
All exhibitor booths for the festival and our wait list are full and we are not accepting new inquiries. Applications for 2021 will be released Summer 2020.

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

Volunteer Registration

Sponsorship Information
Become an event sponsor.

Event Sponsorship

Live Demonstrations and Emerging Artist Experience

New to the 2020 festival will be an emerging artist showcase and live art demonstrations. Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) will be hosting free live art demos both Saturday and Sunday near their gallery space on the second floor. SAAG is also sponsoring a live music showcase featuring acoustic performances by local Catalina Foothills High School students. Catalina Foothills High School will showcase young and emerging performing artists. Acts will include: acoustic singer/songwriters, classical guitarists, and alternative rock ensembles!

Also on the second floor, attendees can browse the booths of emerging visual artists.

Live art demonstrations by members of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG)
Saturday, January 18
10 AM to 12 PM | Roni Bader-Tables - Jewelery design with metalsmithing
12 PM to 2 PM | Bonnie Pisik - Contemporary reverse-painting under acrylic glass
2 PM to 5 PM | Tom Bacon - How to meld stones with cane for a beautiful artistic organic look

Sunday, January 19
10 AM to 12 PM | Lawrence Peters - The magic of floor loom weavers
12 PM to 2 PM | Vivian Paric - Using art and felting to create 3-D sculptures and 2-D art
2 PM to 4 PM | Theresa Poalucci - Exploring alcohol inks on nonporous surfaces

2020 Participating Artists

All That Glitters
Jewelry

Allan Pierce
Wood

Andy Iventosch
Ceramic

Ann Larocca/The Designing Lady
Glass/ Metal

Ashley Chamberlain
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/ Furniture

Bella Fiore Custom Designs
Home/Décor

Beth McClure
Mixed Media 2D & 3D

Bill Colligen Fine Art
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Sculpture

Brenda Peo Art
Painting

C.E. Buzz Dolsberry
Painting

Casey Design Studio
Painting

David Dear Jewelry
Jewelry/ Metal

Deboragh McDonnell Handpainted Silks
Fiber/Textiles/Painting

Desert in Decay
Emerging Artist Scholarship Recipient
Sculpture

El Fuego Pottery
Ceramic

Erin Newman
Emerging Artist Scholarship Recipient
Fiber/Textiles

Forever Rock Candles
Rock/Stone/Home/Décor

Fort Omotse Leather
Leather/Metal

Geri Bringman Fine Art
Painting

Get Hammered Metalsmith Studio LLC
Jewelry

Glass Fire Designs
Glass/Metal

Holladay Design Jewelry
Jewelry

HPSilver, LLC
Jewelry/Leather

Janey Katz
Photography/Metal

Jere Moskovitz
Jewelry

John Vermette
Photography

Karen Samson Designs
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Painting

Karen Wright, Creative Exposures Photography
Photography/Jewelry

Kathryn Gastelum, Abstract Art and Silk Scarves
Fiber/Textiles/Painting

Kathy Zimmerman Photography
Photography/Jewelry

Kevin K Designs
Jewelry

Kim Seyesnem Obrzut
Sculpture

Linda Mann
Painting/Drawing

Lyra Fiset/ Lyracism Jewelry
Jewelry

Margarethe Brummermann
Painting

Mary Sherwood Lifestyles
Glass/Home/Décor

McCullough Fine Arts
Painting

Mirage & Bird Botanicals
Home/Décor
Mixed Media 2D & 3D

Morgan L. Jeffcoat
Painting

Mycreativeenergy Fine Art Studio
Painting

Old Castle
Metal/Sculpture

Peggy Rubin Art
Painting/Mixed Media 2D & 3D

Pima College Ceramic Club
Emerging Artist Scholarship Recipient
Fund Raising Pottery Sale for Traditional Wood Firing Workshop

Rainbow Bull Studios
Ceramic

Rami Mayron / Magic Wood Art
Wood

Sean Hill
Jewelry

Shannon Contreras
Emerging Artist Scholarship Recipient
Painting/Printmaking/Graphics

Sol Design Studio
Painting/Home/Décor

Some Distant World
Metal/Mixed Media 2D & 3D

Sugatha Roeder, In love with Pearls and Gems
Jewelry

Susan E Libby
Painting/Mixed Media 2D & 3D

The Pelton Collection
Mixed Media 2D & 3D
Sculpture

Twin Trail Navajo pottery 
Ceramic

Wonderland Design
Jewelry

Woodn't It Be Nice/Bill Simpson
Wood/Home/Décor

Festival Tips

Parking is available free of charge at the La Encantada Shopping Center. Although parking is available surrounding the shopping center when the front side of the center as well as the back, when the lot is full, attendees are encourage to park on the Southwest corner of Campbell Ave and Skyline, at the Plaza Colonial Shopping 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 upon arrival.