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ORO VALLEY FALL ARTISAN MARKET

UP TO 100 ARTISANS | FALL THEMED ART INTERACTIONS | GRAB AND GO ART ACTIVITIES

OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2023

SATURDAY 10AM-4PM | SUNDAY 10AM-4PM

The 2-day outdoor artisan market in Oro Valley showcases some of the Southwest’s finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, painting, and visual arts. In addition, pop-up music performances and food trucks will be onsite for attendees to enjoy.

Our curated arts and crafts market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses and artists who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind handcrafted products.

Attendees can experience fall themed interactive art stations throughout the festival, with hands on demonstrations, grab and go art activities, and more. 

​Shop directly from the makers and learn how they make their unique works of art. Support small, local & sustainable!
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FREE ADMISSION

There is no cost to attend the event
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EVENT PARTNERS

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LOCATION

Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers.

DOWNLOAD THE 2022 PROGRAM AND FESTIVAL MAP

GET INVOLVED 

  • Artist Application available June 1, 2023
  • Food Vendor Application June 1, 2023
  • Non-Artist Business Exhibitor Application available June 1, 2023
  • Nonprofit Exhibitor Application available June 1, 2023
  • Register to volunteer at the festival 30 days prior to each event
  • Festival sponsorships are available, and include marketing, space opportunities and creative engagement opportunities at the festival.  Contact kate@saaca.org for more information

2022 EVENT EXPERIENCES

The festival will feature live painting, grab and go art activities, interactive art demos and food vendors

​ART EXPERIENCES
  • Fall Pumpkin Painting, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
  • Petunia and Pals Facepainting
  • Tucson Civic Orchestra Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
  • Grab and Go Fall Coloring Pages
  • Tucson Quilters Guild Free Sewing Crafts
  • All Souls Procession Art Craft & Cirque Workshops, Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

FOOD VENDORS
  • The Culinary Graduate Food Truck - Gourmet Sandwiches
  • Mobile Food Concepts - Greek Fair Food
  • Greater Faith Word Church International - BBQ
  • Fruit Shack Smoothies - Blended Smoothies
  • Feinga Enterprise - Fry Bread

FESTIVAL TIPS

Parking is available free of charge at the Oro Valley Marketplace.  The Oro Valley Marketplace is a large shopping center located in North Oro Valley.  Parking is available within the large shopping center, surrounding the festival.

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 at the festival.  Food and beverages are available onsite for purchase from food vendors, and at local shopping center restaurants.

2022 FEATURED ARTISTS

Andrés Ahuactzin
Lupitas metal art
Metal
 
Handmade copper and metal sculptures, cut and welded together to make suns, agaves, flowers, frames, and saguaros.
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Susan Anderton
Westerly Gems
Leather
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The artist manipulates European leathers by shaping, trimming, embossing, etching, painting, riveting, braiding and finishing with silver magnetic clasps.  Silver charms and hand crafted sliders are often displayed upon leather.
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Campbell Auer 
​Geomorphic Creations 
auerilluminators.com 

Mixed Media, Painting 
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My work is made with sand and everything that I create is handmade in my Rail Road Ranch Studio.  I also create large wall pieces with "Geomorphic Rock" but my bread and butter has always been the GeoPlate Switch Covers that are collected by many in the Tucson area. 
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Ryan Beckman 
Beckman Built Boards 
Beckmanbuiltboards.etsy.com/ 
Facebook: Beckman-Built-Boards-1207152089402945/ 
Wood 
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Beckman Built Boards are one of a kind cutting board art. Each board is made out of exotic hardwoods. The unique boards add an element of design to any kitchen or dinner party.  
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John Benedict 
John T. Benedict 
Somedistantworld.com 
Instagram: damifiknow/ 
Metal 


I create free-standing, table-top, and wall-hanging sculptures using mostly new steel.  I also use recycled auto and bicycle parts and construction nails in some of my pieces.  My sculptures range from human forms to abstract figures that allow the buyer to use their imagination in determining what the art piece means to them. 
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Alan Biel 
Hidden Skies 
hiddenskies.com
Facebook: hiddenskies/ 
Photography 
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From my Hidden Skies Observatory in Oracle, AZ, galaxies and nebula millions of light years away can be seen. The rich colors and exquisite shapes of these objects are emphasized in my photographic prints to connect us to the hidden universe we inhabit. 
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Nancy Biggins   
Copper Hummingbird by Nancy Biggins  
www.copperhummingbird.com  
https://www.instagram.com/copperhummingbird/
https://www.facebook.com/CopperHummingbird/
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Copper  Bee-proof, drip-free hummingbird feeders made primarily of copper. Pieces often include other metals glass  (fused, stained or tumbled), natural, found, and up-cycled materials. 
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Arthur Brubaker 
Arthurian Art 
Instagram: arithurian.art/ 

Fiber, Jewelry, Recycled Art 
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I create unique wearable fine art works using natural crystals and gemstones set into either recycled silver/gold rings, pendants, and earrings, or woven into comfortable faux sinew crystal pendants that I refer to as Dreamwraps. My work is entirely handmade and inspired by nature, archeology & the stones I use, and is focused on sustainability, ethical gem sourcing, and a deep appreciation of the natural world. 
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Margarethe Brummermann 
Brummermann's Art and Science 
margarethebrummermannwatercolors.blogspot.com/ 
Painting 


Impressions of culture and nature of the southwestern deserts in transparent watercolor. 
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Angela Burton
SpunkyKind
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpunkyKind​
Facebook /spunkykindbodyblends
Soaps / Lotions / Beauty Products / Health (Handmade) 

My passion about natural products encompasses not only what I put on my body, but also what I eat, drink, and use in my home. I personally hand make these products in small batches. The point of my products is not to mask body odor with fragrance, but to prevent the odor-causing bacteria to proliferate. The natural ingredients work together to do just that. Remember that a deodorant is not an antiperspirant, so your body will still be allowed to perspire. This is a natural process that shouldn't be inhibited. NatureKind Tenacious! Deodorants are VEGAN, unisex and FREE of: aluminum, parabens, gluten, preservatives, & anything artificial. Only tested on human samplers.
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Fernando Cardenas
Dreams Enterprises
​Metal
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Metal sheets cut and welded to create wall and yard art in the shape of flowers, animals and suns. 
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Veta Carney 
Veta Carney 
carneyartglass.com

Glass, Mixed Media, Photography 
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Each item is focused on hand crafted glass fused in my kiln and cold worked to refine certain pieces. I use a large collection of specialty glass to create these works including murrini or millefori that I personally make in a special kiln. I often use mixed media to enhance the presentation of my art. Some of the items at my booth are unique wall hangings, table top art, holiday ornaments, fused glass jewelrt, and hand painted greeting cards with small fused glass “peeps”. 
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Michael Casey 
Casey Design Studio 
caseyoriginals.com
Mixed Media, Painting
 

I start with a wood panel and build up several layers of texture to create a unique look and feel and then manipulate the material when wet or carve into it when dry. The pieces are uncharacteristically lightweight but fashioned in the illusion of heavy stone or metal. I use many types of materials to create the effects in making my pieces to take shape including modeling paste, artist gesso, fired ceramic, acrylics, glazes, stains, oil based sealants, alcohol based stains, and satin exterior varnish for longevity, dusting and UV protection. 
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Ashley Chamberlain
Ashley Chamberlain
acdesignetc.com/
Facebook: acdesignetc/ 

Mixed Media, Wood 
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I create colorful paintings on hardboard that are representative of the Southwest. The process consists of layering and scraping over and over. It is a technique I developed while building furniture for 25 years. I finish the original paintings with 3-dimensional frames that become part of the final image. I also sell giclée prints on canvas that I hand frame and finish with alder wood. 
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Annette Cicconetti         
Baggonetti                                       
Fabric-designed handbags       
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All of my handbags are original designs constructed with home decor quality fabrics, faux leather and genuine leather using hand sewing techniques and a sewing machine.  My fabric choices are based on color, pattern, and design to create a unique bag appealing in style and functionality. Details inside the bag are as important as the exterior, so they are fully lined with pockets. 
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Merve Colpan 
Arya Tara Candles 
aryataracandles.com
Instagram: aryataracandles/ 

Candles, Craft Arts - Holiday, Candles, or other Artisan Items 
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Our candles are locally hand made in Tucson with the highest quality natural coconut wax and unique scents blended by our founder Merve Colpan, who is a graduate of the world-famous perfumery school in France named ISIPCA. We have released multiple candle collections including our ever popular "Wonders of Arizona" as well as temporary collections that showcase the best scents of the season. Visit our booth to discover our wide array of scents - whether as a gift or for your own enjoyment, we have something for everyone! 
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Jill Crozier 
HPSilver 
HPSilver.com 
Facebook/Instagram: hpsilver_jewelry/ 

Jewelry 
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We are a family based business of artisan designers who create amazing works of art in sterling and mixed metals.  We work with leather and gemstones and find our inspiration from nature itself.  What makes us unique is our designs are refreshing and different. 
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Robert Davis 
Ironhorse Salvage Art 
ironhorsesalvageart.com 
Metal 


I make functional metal art (mainly birdbaths) from surplus or salvage steel. Each piece is made individually at my home shop in Sahuarita, AZ. 
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Dorothy Dudek 
Stones Glass Bones 
stonesglassbones.com
Instagram: stonesglassbones/ 
Jewelry 
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By merging antique, vintage and current objects I create aesthetically pleasing, one -of a kind jewelry items that are worn world wide. I use various methods and materials in order to achieve the results I'm aiming for. 
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Rick Fitch 
Home Thrown Pottery 
Ceramics 
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All of my work, including pierced designs and glazes, is handmade. My pottery is functional and decorative stoneware that is either wheel-thrown or hand built. The glaze firing is cone 10 reduction. 
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Leslie Garry 
Slossy Jewelry 
Slossy.com
Jewelry 
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Slossy jewelry is beautifully crafted sterling silver jewelry using Swarovski crystals, gemstones and other metals. Hand made by Leslie Garry, her bracelets are worn in all 50 states and 13 countries. 
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Mary Gaskill 
Mary Gaskill 
Craft Arts - Holiday, Candles, or other Artisan Items, Mixed Media, Wood 
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Holiday creations hand designed and painted for your holiday decorations.  One of a kind Halloween and Christmas gifts for you shopping list. 
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Theresa Q Gaxiola 
Estrella Designs 
Jewelry 

Original handcrafted jewelry by artist Theresa Gaxiola. The bracelets, ankle bracelets, necklaces sets, rings and pendants consist of handwoven seed bead, crystals, natural stones, wire wrapping and glass beads. Metals include copper, brass, gunmetal and sterling silver. There are no commercial manufactured items, Estrella Designs jewelry is unique, original and one-of-kind. ​
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Kenny Gaynor
Kokofin Creations 
Glass, Mixed Media, Wood 
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Handmade unique furniture, crosses, and wall hangings made from local southwestern mesquite, juniper, cactus and recycled windows and tumbled glass. 
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Mary Hammond 
Calla Glass Designs
callaglassdesigns.com
Glass 
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I sell a variety of colorful fused and stained glass pieces. Each piece is individually hand crafted and one of a kind. I am inspired by my love of the desert around us and find inspiration from the beauty I see in places I've visited around the world. 
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Paul Hopman     
Scratchboard University
www.paulhopman.com 
Scratchboard Art, Teaching, Demonstrations 

Amazing scratchboard art that captures the majestic essence of animals. These highly detailed illustrations are created with needles, pastels and ink.  Scratchboard, Pet Portraits, Art Kits  and more!      
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Elsa Jacklitch 
Elsa M. Jacklitch Photography 
​emjphotos.org 

Photography 

Elsa Jacklitch has the ability to capture the unique flavor of the desert southwest and its surrounding beauty with her landscape photography. Her subjects include traditional landscapes, flowers, birds and animals, mission churches and southwestern buildings including the architectural details. Her travels have taken her all over the country and she enjoys capturing the beauty of every place that she visits. 
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Jose Jimenez 
La Iguana Art
 
Ceramics 

Handmade and unique pottery from artist Jose Jimenez. The process involves placing the clay in a plaster plate mold lined with a tortilla. The clay is then coiled by hand, polished with sand paper, painted, and fired in a wood kiln with cottonwood or mesquite.  
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Dan Kihl
Dan Kihl Studios
www.DanKihlStudios.etsy.com   
https://DanKihlStudios.etsy.com               
Metal, Metalwork, Metal Artwork, Metal Decor, Hand Made Metal Artwork
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I start by drawing out my design onto card paper, then cut out the design and stencil it with paint onto 14 gauge metal, and proceed to hand-cut with the plasma cutter. I then grind to a smooth finish and bend them for a 3D effect. They are then handpainted, making each one unique in color. All designs are my own and range from animals to landscapes.
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April King 
Better Than Provisions 
betterthanprovisions.com 

Facebook/Instagram: betterthanprovisions/  
Artisan Food - Handmade and Pre-Packaged 
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Better Than Provisions is a local Tucson food brand dedicated to providing nutrient-packed, delicious snacks you can enjoy guilt-free, no matter your dietary lifestyle. We produce three tasty and unique flavors of a 5 Nut Grain-Free Granola that's gluten free, keto friendly, vegan friendly, and has no added sugar. 
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​Linda Kirlin
R & L Custom Lathe Creations
Wood, Acrylic
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Custom lathe-designed bowls, pens, pencils, kitchen utensils, corkscrews, wine stoppers, pipes, fractal burned wood boxes, seam rippers, threaders, scissors, LED light, tool kits, BBQ tools, and game boards. 
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Lori Kirsch 
lorikirsch.com 
Instagram: lorikirschjewelry/ 
Jewelry 
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I weave, stitch, and wrap vintage buttons, beads, elements and objects into bright, colorful, fun pieces. It's the hunting, collecting and organizing of the vintage elements that go into making my jewelry that gets my engine running. Every button, toy, and bead provides many  opportunities for happy accident. I bring new life to childhood memories that once just sat in a drawer or jar! 
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Melinda Kocchi 
Jewelz with Pizzazz 
jewelzwithpizzazz.com
Instagram: jewelz_with_pizzazz/ 
Jewelry 
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Using old ceiling tiles from early 1900's is one of my popular designs. Tiles are hand cut into desired shapes then edges are filed and smoothed over with a bench grinder. Other collected pattern tins are also hand cut used for focal pieces in my jewelry. Hand formed clay pieces are often use along with recycled hardware such as nails and washers used as embellishments in the designs. Ear wires and other metal components are hand formed from jewelry wire know as wire wrapping. 
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David Kocchi 
The Modern Angle 
themodernangle.com
Facebook: The_Modern_Angle-253861702110467/ 
Digital Art, Mixed Media, Photography 
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High resolution color photography printed on brushed aluminum. The artist uses photo filters and digital textures to create the final concept. The printing process converts the digital RGB files to CMYK printing plates where multiple ultraviolet ink colors can be used. Printing on atypical surfaces like aluminum can vary the amount of white ink used to present images in a stunning and unique way. 
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Greg Kyle
Greg Kyle Studio
https://www.gregkylestudio.com/​
Painting
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Southwest Acrylic Paintings
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Leander L'Annunziata 
Leander D'Ambrosia 
leanderdambrosia.com
Instagram: leander_dambrosia/ 
Jewelry 
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My designs are created using solid sterling silver, vermeil and/or high quality 3 micron 18k gold plating over bronze. My latest collection features bezel set, rose cut cabochons of hand selected, precious gemstones such as lapis, turquoise, black onyx, garnet & chalcedony. I also create a line of stone-free pieces for a more minimalist aesthetic. To achieve my handmade designs, I use casting, fold forming, stone cutting & setting, forging & piercing techniques. 
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Ann Larocca
The Designing Lady
www.designingladyaz.com
Mixed Media 2D & 3D

​Stainless steel serving pieces with custom glass handles  
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Laurie Larwood
Quail Lane Studios
www.quaillane.com
Fine Art, Visual Poetry, Desert Photography
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We photograph the colorful outdoors of our Southwest--primarily southern Arizona.  Our work is reproduced as fine art in tightly limited editions on fine archival canvas or paper in sizes from 11x14" on up to 3x4 feet.   
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James Lee
JC art gallery
Hand paint on canvas
Acrylic and Oil Paint
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Professional creation of desert landscapes with long experience in painting.
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Melinda Lusk 
The Hemp Soap Company, LLC 
www.thehempsoapco.com/
Facebook: thehempsoapco/ 
Soaps / Lotions / Beauty Products / Health (Handmade) 
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I make handcrafted soap using the cold-process method and only use organic oils and butters and scented with only natural essential oils.  We make body lotion and skin care infused with Hemp Seed Oil and CBD, we also make CBD infused oils and creams.  We grow our own hemp to make our infused oils.  We are the farm and makers. 
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Annette Madzelan 
Desert Sky Gourds
 
Facebook: Desertskygourds/ 
Mixed Media 

We create artwork from cleaned raw gourds. They are hand-painted & sealed with polyurethane to protect the final finish. We create ornaments & shelf sitting holiday themed products:Santas, snowmen, grinches, Halloween characters, & day of dead products. 
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​Alan Magazine
Photography
Nature, landscapes, mountains, desert, flowers 
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Nature Photography printed on metal, canvas, and photographic paper 
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​Emily Mann
Solaz Designs
https://solaz.biz
https://www.facebook.com/solazdesigns  
https://www.instagram.com/emilym_solaz/
Solar landscape metal rustic yard art
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Rustic-refined metalwork incorporating solar and wired lighting makes shadow and light-play an additional dimension to the pieces and a dynamic feature that alters between day and night. Wall hangings and sculptures incorporate glass and upcycled remnants to incorporate varied texture and color. The functionality of the Shadow Lights makes them very popular and something which people return for, like Turkish Delight. 
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Andy Marion
Designs by Andy
Handmade original designs by Andy Marion/Navajo
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A third-generation Navajo silversmith, Andy Marion works with raw silver and gold, brass, and copper to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. He has been a silversmith since the age of nine and won his first award when he was a teenager. He was taught by his father who is also a silversmith. Marion currently produces both traditional and contemporary designs. ​
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Alexandra May
Salida del Sol Studio
https://salidadelsolstudio.com/​
Instagram  @salidadelsolstudio/
Jewelry
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Sterling silver jewelry made by hand in Tucson, Arizona, using locally sourced materials. Each piece is inspired by the beauty and uniqueness of the Arizona desert, featuring turquoise or variscite stones from across the Southwest. Jewelry pieces include necklaces, rings, cuff bracelets, and earrings ranging in size and design to suite a wide variety of tastes and preferences.​
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Casonti McClure
Casonti Studios 
www.casonti.squarespace.com  
Instagram: casontiart/
Painting
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I am most comfortable with the abstract form, letting the color flow through the space creating dimension and depth. My intention is to create a mood or emotional response to the image, drawing the viewer in and allowing them to find something new each time they look at the painting. 
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Jessica Melrose 
Melrose Macrame
www.melrose-macrame.com
http://www.instagrame.com/jessica.melrose.art
Macrame, home decor, fiber arts, bohemian decor          
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Handmade macrame wall hangings, plant hangers, lighting, and DIY kits. 
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Mel Mendez 
Mel Mendez/ Mendez Rugs 
Mendezrug.com
Fiber 
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I was trained to weave on a 2 pedal table loom by my father and grandfather using designs and colors handed down from generation to gneration. Now, I have worked on making designs and colors in contemporary designs.  I love to weave Contemporary and traditional designs and colors and I love to mix them up to come up with new designs. 
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Patrick Monaghan
Desert Skyline Studios

www.desertskylinestudios.com​
Painting, Printmaking

My art work takes many subjects and renders them in two distinct types, acrylic landscapes and acrylic surreal landscapes. The paintings is produced using a masonite base treated with 4 coats of gesso and once completed it is varnished with 4 coats to protect the image. I consider my artwork a form of visual poetry.
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Kathy Morrow 
KathyMorrowStudio.com
Facebook: KathyMorrowStudio/ 
Youtube: KathyMorrowStudio/ 

Drawing, Painting 

I work from my photos of wildlife, domestic animals and my family and friends. All my subjects are real and my stories are imagined. My paintings begin with realism and transform into a story or even a tall tale, such as, Santa's sleigh pulled by flying buffalo or a sheep dog sleeping on a sheep skin jacket as his dreams of herding sheep come to life in the lining of the jacket with Monument Valley in the background. 
I begin by working out the composition in pencil and then painting with either Acrylic on canvas or Water color and Oil glazes on Clay Board. The Clay Board paintings are sometimes three dimensional or Kinetic paintings. I plan 2 separate originals and saw them into narrow strips then mounting them on 45-degree angles. As you walk by the painting each side is seen separately and both are seen in the middle view and the elements of the painting fit together to make a third image. You could start on one side with a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly and walk to the other side to see a White Tiger. If you pause in the middle, both originals come together and look like a ceremonial mask.   
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Liette Murphy 
Flying Crow Metalworks 
flyingcrowmetalworks.com
Instagram: flyingcrowmetalworks/ 
Jewelry 
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I use mainly sterling silver, but also brass, copper and gold, in my jewelry designs. I also employ the use of patinas to add color, as well as interesting textures and patterns, to my work. Much of my work has a modern or contemporary feel to it, but with a connection to the natural world through the use of unusual precious and semi-precious stones and organic designs. 
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Katie Noboa
Canoa Naturals 
www.canoanaturals.com             
https://www.facebook.com/canoanaturals          
Jewelry from Sustainable Organic Materials         
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I create Jewelry from natural materials, including açaí seed, tagua nut, fish scales, and golden grass.  The designs are inspired by my time living in South America. 
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Willy  O'Neal
WILLYMOC
www.willymoc.com
Leather custom hand sewn shoes /hiking boots
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Our CUSTOM made shoes are handcrafted to fit each customers feet. We begin with the best quality leathers and cut the components that will fit onto the shoe last (form) of the customers measurements. The next process is done by using an awl and hand sewing needles to hand stitch the shoe together working the leather around the form. Each shoe represents a piece of art work as there are no two alike. The shoes provide exceptional comfort and fit. No factory manufactured shoe can compare to a quality custom hand sewn shoe that fits.     
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Brenda Peo
Brenda Peo Art 
www.brendapeoart.com             
https://www.facebook.com/Brenda-Peo-Art-101113928675139 
Animal paintings with character
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My art is a creative blend of realism and impressionism with a big dash of humor. I have branched out into using a couple different mediums including oil, acrylics, markers, photo transfers and more in my animal art. ​
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Theresa Poalucci
Applied and Fine Art Studio
www.artisttheresapoalucci.com 
https://www.facebook.com/poalucci
https://www.instagram.com/theresapoalucci/
Painting, Acrylic Flow, Desert Landscapes, Patio
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I use acrylic pours and palette knife techniques to create large, contemporary desert paintings. My smaller paintings are framed and use alcohol inks. I also create garden art made with found objects called Patio Jewels as well as hand sewn cactus-shaped pillows.  
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Timothy Rahija 
Tim Rahija Photography and Art 
society6.com/timrahija 
Digital Art, Photography
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I moved to Arizona in early 2018 and immediately taken by the absolute beauty and began capturing it immediately. I have many photos from northwest Tucson and surrounding areas to include the Catalina Foothills. I have captured simple beauty that many do not see as I do and want to share that with the world. 
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Bonnie Revelle 
HotAZCreations 
HotAZCreations.com
Leather 
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I use different leathers to create bracelets with handmade findings, and unique magnetic clasps. My leather table runners are made from Brazilian Cowhide, New Zealand deerskin and other leathers, accented with handmade horsehair tassels and/or Conchos. My decorative leather pillows  and frames are accented with Conchos, recycled belts and other western accents. 
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Crystal Riha 
Crystal Riha Creations 
CrystalRihaCreations.store 
Instagram: crystalriha.creations/ 

Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting 
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My drawings are made with copic markers and ink pens, usually of woman's bodies with objects incorporated in a fun way! I occsaionally draw surreal scenes like fruit with arms and legs, while my paintings are usually landscapes and sunsets.  
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Suzanne Riley 
Backyard Delight
 
Facebook: Backyard-Delight-Bird-Feeders-111588290540442/ 

Ceramics, Glass
 

One of a kind birdfeeders 

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Richard Roth
Local Southwest

https://www.localsouthwest.com/​
Facebook: LocalSouthwest
Artisan Food - Handmade and Pre-Packaged

Local Southwest our mission is simple: We strive to bring you the best, farm-direct, local products at the lowest prices possible. We specialize in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) from a variety of small, boutique, family-owned farms in neighboring California. We also offer traditional oak barrel-aged balsamic vinegar, as well as fruit flavored balsamic vinegar from Arizona & California .
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Sydney Schwartz 
Floret Art Design 
Instagram: floretartdesign/ 
Painting 


Flowers are natures art, and I enjoy translating the same vibrant colors and beautiful florets to paper through my paintings. I paint an assortment of simple free-handed florals in watercolor medium on a mixture of paper sizes. 
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Patricia Silva
https://www.instagram.com/soldesignstudio12/
Canvas painting, ceramic, glass, wood
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My artwork is described as Mexican Folk art with a Sonoran twist. 
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Mark Silversmith 
Mark Silversmith 
Painting 

I work in several media - Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil and Pastel and my subject matter are still life, wildlife, portraits and landscapes.  The subjects are varied but I always take a realism approach. 
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Celia Sislow 
Nine Hills Studio
 
9hills.com 
Ceramics 

Functional clay art, hand painted unique southwest designs in switchplate covers, 6x6 tiles, coasters, house numbers, mixed media glass/copper/steel. 
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Paul Sislow 
CopperAnza Furnishings
 
9hills.com 
Metal 

The look of copper, The strength of steel. Stunning, handcrafted copper plated furniture and home decor. 
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Amy Soldin 
ARJewelry 
arjewelrystudio.com
Jewelry 
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Our Earths' most precious and beautiful treasures are the inspiration of my work. Precision in design focusing on lovely creative art jewelry. Each piece is simply stated, easy to wear every day. 
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Peggy Soong 
Peggy Soong 
Fiber, Jewelry 
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We buy ready made clothes, then stencil or silk screen designs on them, then apply rhinestones by a high heat machine, so they become a beautiful piece of art work! For Jewelry, I use semi-precious stone pendants or sterling silver pendants and semi-precious beads to make one of a kind necklaces sets complete with earrings. 
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Lisa Stotska 
Got All Your Marbles? 
gotallyourmarbles.com
Instagram: gotallyourmarbles/ 
Jewelry 
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This is lost wax cast jewelry that we design and fabricate in our Tucson studio. We have patents on the mechanisms we employ, each piece comes with a selection of gems or marbles that the end user can switch out endlessly. Materials are sterling silver, fine silver plated bronze, vermeil and 14k gold. 
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Colton Swiderek 
Mineral Artisan 
Mixed Media 

I make everything from start to finish it's all one of a kind pieces of art and home decor featuring steel and beautiful natural stones. 
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Esther Szmutni  
Three Butterflies, LLC
www.Threebutterflies.net
https://www.facebook.com/Three-Butterflies-AZ-104029485058533/      
Jewelry
I use beads,  collectibles and unique stones to create my Jewelry.  Most of my pieces are one of a kind. My new collection contains Fresh Water Pearls, which show different shapes and colors of pearls.  My Jewelry withstands fashion trends and appeal to people with discerning taste.  I participate in Art shows in Arizona and Colorado.  We also sell in the Center of the Arts in Tubac and upscale boutiques.  
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​Ana Thompson  
Mirage & Bird Botanicals
www.mirageandbird.com
https://www.facebook.com/mirageandbird/
https://www.instagram.com/mirage_bird/
Desert Designs with Permanent Botanicals
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Sculptural desert botanical designs made with permanent and preserved botanicals including cacti, succulents, flowers, branches, and more-some in handmade Hypertufa vessels.
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Katherine Todd 
Prickly Paradise Elderberry 
pricklyparadise.co/
Instagram: pricklyparadiseelderberry/ 
Artisan Food - Handmade and Pre-Packaged 

My grandmother introduced me to elderberry syrup many years ago when she had great results with it. My two young boys were frequently getting sick and I wanted a way to support my family's health using natural methods. As a forager, gardener, and avid home cook, understanding plants is in my wheelhouse.   After trying commercially made elderberry, I quickly went to work in my kitchen finding a way to make it for my family with better ingredients and a better taste. I began to share my syrup with friends and family and the response was overwhelming.  
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In Feb 2020, we launched Prickly Paradise Elderberry in order to serve families in Tucson looking for local, delicious, and all natural elderberry products to keep their families healthy. We love our home in the Sonoran Desert so helping people in our community connect with nature through plant allies is a meaningful and joyous opportunity.   Expanding our line to include delicious and healthy herbal tea blends, local Tucson infused honey, and more syrups has been our goal. We pride ourselves on integrity as the core principle guiding us and it informs all of our decisions. We maintain the highest quality products and handcrafted, small batch, artisanal methods in our products. 
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Lynn and Jorge Vasco
Andina Music and Hand Crafts
Beautiful, unique, comforting, affordable
Jorge Vasco performs live "music of the Andes".  His pan flute music is easy listening, a delight to the ears and the mind. Jorge also makes many types of flutes from bamboo and other wood. Lynn started designing her line of natural cotton out of frustration with all the unflattering styles. Our unique designs "rock" for slender, curvy, and fuller figures. Our collection is timeless in the manner and ageless for the wearer.  Pre-shrunk, machine wash, no iron.  Great for travel, roll, and GO!!

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Liam Wallace 
The Artist Liam Wallace
 
Instagram: theartistliamwallace/ 

Drawing. Mixed Media,
Painting
 

If I see something that peaks my interests, it's more than likely to become my work of art. My unique way of seeing the world is reflected in my work. 
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Chuck Watkins 
Chuck Watkins 
shopwatkinsart.com
Painting 
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Oil Paintings of birds and wildlife 
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Charlie Watkins 
Charlie Watkins 
Watkinsart.com
Mixed Media 
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Three-dimensional original free-formed wall art dipicting pueblos & cliff dwellings 
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Rebecca Wilkinson
Creative Wellbeing Workshops 
creativewellbeingworkshops.com
instagram: rebecca.a.wilkinson.3/ 

facebook: Coloring-Creates-Wellbeing-The-Desert-Mandalas-Coloring-Book-185401855323592/ 
Drawing, Painting, Craft Arts - Holiday, Candles, or other Artisan Items 

I love color, the desert with its curious creatures, and exaggerating perspective.  I put these elements together in mandala designs combining the crisp lines of drawing with the bright colors of acrylic paints and acrylic inks.   I use small sturdy wood panels that are ready-to-hang or can stand alone.  I also create miniature wood designs with tiny painted desert scene, some that I've painted and some that you can decorate yourself. 
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Michael Young 
Busted Bark Woodshop 
bustedbarkwoodshop.com
Facebook: @bustedbarkwoodshop 
Wood 
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At Busted Bark Woodshop we create handcrafted custom cutting and charcuterie boards. Our boards are fashioned out of  both domestic and exotic woods, including walnut,  mesquite,  purple heart, shedua, maple and other varieties. Each piece is unique and perfect for everyday use or to be displayed as a kitchen showpiece. 
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