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LA ENCANTADA
​FINE ART FESTIVAL

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THREE ANNUAL FINE ART FESTIVALS TO CELEBRATE AND EXPERIENCE THE ARTS

November 8 & 9, 2025
January 17 & 18, 2026
March 29 & 30, 2026

Experience the La Encantada Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and fine art crafters. From intricate metalwork to unique, locally-designed fashion, each piece on display reflects the dedication and skill of its creator, making this festival a true showcase of artistic talent.
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We invite the community to immerse themselves in the beauty and inspiration that permeates every corner of the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. As you stroll through the festival, take time to witness live art demonstrations presented by the Southern Arizona Artists Guild (SAAG) Gallery, where you can see creativity come to life before your eyes. Join us for a weekend of artistic discovery and be a part of what has become one of the most respected art festivals in the state, celebrating the diverse and dynamic work of our local art community.

EVENT TIMES

Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

EVENT LOCATION

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

ADMISSION

Free Admission

SPONSORSHIPS - VOLUNTEER

PARTNERS

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EVENT GALLERY

LOCATION

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

The festival is located on the lower level of the shopping center in between Crate and Barrel and Black and White Market. ​

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, La Encantada delivers world-class upscale brands to Tucson, including West Elm, Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, lululemon, Apple, Sundance, Madewell, and Tiffany & Co.  La Encantada is Foothill’s premier dining and social destination. Restaurants present at La Encantada include nationally acclaimed Ra Sushi Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, North Italia, and Blanco.

GET INVOLVED

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
​Food Vendors | Due to the location, there are no exhibitor or food vendor opportunities available at this festival

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

Saturday, March 29

10 am to 12 pm • Kathie Scrimgeour | Gel Monoprinting 

10 am to 12 pm • Debra Sieloff | Painting Leather Pillows

12 pm to 2 pm • Liz Halsted | Tapestry

12 pm to 2 pm • Irene Klar | Etching with Watercolor

2 pm to 4 pm • 
Gillian Allard | Mosaics

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Sunday, March 30

11 am to 1 pm • Theresa Poalucci | Alcohol Ink Painting

11 am to 1 pm • Adair Karlin | Painting Wooden Bowls

1 pm to 3 pm • Phil Smith | 3-D Collage

1 pm to 3 pm • Liz Iverson | Watercolor Techniques

3 pm to 5 pm • 
Danuta Jakubowski | Painting on Canvas

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

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. 

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About
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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.

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  • WHY WE EXIST
    • ABOUT US
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • SAACA BOARD LEADERSHIP
  • SERVICES
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
    • CULTURAL ASSET MAPPING & CONSULTING
    • PLACEKEEPING & PLACEMAKING
    • ARTS & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS, WELLNESS & HEALING
    • ARTS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARTS ADVOCACY
    • ARTS & EDUCATION
    • FESTIVAL, EVENT & BOOKING SERVICES
  • PROJECTS
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE & DIRECTORY
    • COMMUNITY GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCHE >
        • 2025 FACE FORWARD
      • FLINN FOUNDATION GALLERY
    • CREATIVE AGING WITH WATERMARK COMMUNITIES
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL PROJECTS >
      • PUBLIC ART IN ORO VALLEY
      • PUBLIC ART IN SAHUARITA
      • PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC ART
      • PUBLIC ART IN FOUNTAIN HILLS
      • TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
    • COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS >
      • FOUNTAIN HILLS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • SAHUARITA CAPTURING COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
  • EVENTS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART & MUSIC FESTIVALS >
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY FALL FOODIE & ART FESTIVAL
      • ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • PARK PLACE STREET ART FESTIVAL
      • PATAGONIA FALL FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
    • CULINARY EVENTS >
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
      • SAVOR CULINARY FESTIVAL
      • SABORES DE TUCSON: AMERICA'S BEST MEXICAN FOOD FESTIVAL
      • THE TOAST: JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC >
      • LIVE MUSIC AT PALM TERRACE
      • ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
  • CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • ABOUT THE CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
    • VENUE & EVENT RENTALS
    • GETTING TO CATALYST
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS CALENDAR
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
  • GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT OUR WORK
    • SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT
    • VOLUNTEER WITH SAACA
    • CURRENT PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    • ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS