SAHUARITA CREATIVE ARTS MARKETMarch 13 & 14, 2021**2021/2022 Schedule of Festivals, Events and Art Markets and future dates, will be announced by SAACA in June 2021. Check back often for updates on SAACA's modified event schedule!**
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
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Free AdmissionThere is no cost to attend the art festival.
EVENT PARTNERS
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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING TIPS
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DIRECTIONS FROM TUCSON
The market is located at the scenic Town of Sahuarita Municipal Hall Complex about 30 minutes south of Tucson at the Sahuarita Town Hall Municipal Complex 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629. - From Tucson, Take the I-19 South 16 miles to W Sahuarita Rd in Sahuarita. - Take exit 75 from I-19 S (Sahuarita Road) and head East one mile. - Take a right (South) on Calle Imperial or Starlight View Lane. Park in available angled street parking or on the lots south of the complex accessible by Starlight View Lane. - The market entrance is on the West side of the Municipal Hall Complex. |
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ADDITIONAL PARKING DETAILS
Parking is available free of charge at and near the Town of Sahuarita Municipal Hall Complex. The Town of Sahuarita Municipal Hall Complex is a large complex of government buildings located on Sahuarita Road. Parking is available on the streets surrounding the market, the lots to the south accessible by Starlight View Lane, street parking next to Copper View Elementary School, and overflow parking at Sahuarita High School (accessible by a pedestrian underpass that crosses Sahuarita Road).
Parking is available free of charge at and near the Town of Sahuarita Municipal Hall Complex. The Town of Sahuarita Municipal Hall Complex is a large complex of government buildings located on Sahuarita Road. Parking is available on the streets surrounding the market, the lots to the south accessible by Starlight View Lane, street parking next to Copper View Elementary School, and overflow parking at Sahuarita High School (accessible by a pedestrian underpass that crosses Sahuarita Road).
2021 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
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Ryan Beckman
Beckman Built Boards beckmanbuiltboards@etsy.com Wood-Custom cutting boards, cheese boards and chest boards Ryan Beckman is a transplant from Salina, Kansas. He creates one of a kind cutting boards, and cheese boards. Each board is made out of unique exotic wood. Ryan's love for wood working has been self-taught throughout the years. His piece are works of art that will be a conversation piece for any kitchen. |
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Alan Biel
Hidden Skies https://hiddenskies.com Photography Alan views galaxies and nebulae from the Hidden Skies Observatory in Sierra Vista. The rich colors and exquisite shapes of these galaxies and nebulae are emphasized to connect us to the hidden universe surrounding our world. He has linked the galaxies and nebulae to their zodiac positions, thus creating a link between the observer and the objects. Instead of being part of an unknowable, impersonal universe, these objects become linked with each person's birthday and, therefore part of their world. A native of Glencoe, IL, Alan earned a Ph.D. in microbiology at Purdue Univ. During his almost 40 years in academics, he has worked at colleges, universities, and medical schools throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. His latest move, to southeast Arizona in 2017, revealed to him the beautiful dark skies of the desert Southwest. It wasn't long before he traded in his microscope for a telescope, built an observatory in his backyard, and began spending many late nights observing the hidden beauty of the deep sky. His artwork combines the science of astronomy with Art to emphasize the rich colors and exquisite shapes of these galaxies and nebulae. |
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Roger Calhoun
Fire Works Stoneware https://www.facebook.com/HorsehairPotter Ceramic Roger is inspired by alternative firing techniques using classical hand-thrown shaped. He likes blending ancient techniques with modern glazing and decoration. Arizona dramatically influences his work and the Southwest, reflected by the abundance of copper used in his glazes. In the last year he has had extra time for research and development and has looked at the extra time as a gift. He has developed a new line of raku pottery with a black and white glaze, new carving skills and perfected his floor vases over the past year. His work is decorated with vibrant glazes and metallic oxides. Fired first in an electric kiln then either raku or horsehair fired in a gas kiln. Roger Calhoun was raised in Arizona. He worked in production pottery houses in Arizona and New York before starting his own business. His work can be seen at fine art shows throughout the Southwest and in galleries from Santa Fe to Zion. He has combined ancient firing techniques with modern glaze development and won various awards at the St. George Art Festival over the years. Roger won Best in Show at Winterfest in Lake Havasu. |
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Fernando Cardenas
Dreams Enterprises Metal Cutting and welding of metal sheets to create custom wall and yard art |
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Sophie Christian
Bleu d'Olive https://bleudolive.com Fiber/Textiles Handmade Provence-inspired French table linens (printed polyester and woven cotton jacquard tablecloths, napkins, runners, dishtowels, plaids) |
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Karin Frye
Karin Frye Eyewear www.karinfrye.com Mixed Media 2D & 3D Hand-painted eyewear: sunglasses, reading glasses, bifocal sunglasses. The artist does all work. Karin began designing and painting eyewear 28 years ago and continues to create beautiful and unique eyewear that enhances each woman's natural appeal. Each pair is designed and painted in acrylic layers to create an intricate mosaic and geometric patterns that complement the wearer. |
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Kenneth Gaynor
Kokofin Creations Wood, Glass Rustic handmade repurposed wind chimes, crosses, vintage windows, bottles, and skulls, which utilize local vintage items to repurpose into artworks! The artist uses wind chimes and crosses from cactus, tumbled vintage glass on old windows and skulls, decorative vintage bottles, and tables from mesquite to create the work. Kenneth is a Local Tucson native wildland to firefighter, giving back in appreciation and repurposing local items. "Everything can be recycled"! His artwork can be found in a gallery in his hometown of St. David and one in Bisbee, Arizona! |
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Paul Hopman
Scratchboard University www.Paulhopman.com https://www.facebook.com/PaulHopmanArtist Mixed Media 2D & 3D & Scratchboard "The Art of Scratchboard portraying Animals." During the pandemic, artist Paul Hopman has been working on expanding his original artworks collections, creating more Pet Portraits and Personal Commissions. "Unlock the Artist Within" - The international artist works in 5 countries—over 220 Art Festivals in 9 states. The scratchboard origin started with Petroglyphs. The first form of written language. 4 Best of Shows, 9 People's choice , 5 first place - 220 shows across 9 states.3 Best of Show, 9 people's Choice, 3 First Place. Over 220 Shows across 9 States, Clients in 6 Countries. |
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Dan Kihl
Dan Kihl Studios https://DanKihlStudios.etsy.com Metal Dan creates hand cut and painted 14-gauge metal decor that range from animals to landscapes. With over 40 years of experience in the artist community, he currently works with metal. In the past he has had different lines of mediums that include woodwork, jewelry, and copper among others and enjoys working with metal more than any other medium. |
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Linda Kirlin
R & L Custom Lathe Creations Mixed Media 2D & 3D, Wood Custom designed lathe, fractal burned & painted acrylic & wood bowls, boxes, pens, pencils, stylus, pipes, clips, kitchen utensils, tools, BBQ sets, candleholders, birdhouses, corkscrews & stoppers, and game boards. The artists retired in 2019 and decided they needed to stay busy, so they returned to developing a hobby from many years past. The artists are inspired by their own artistic ideas, current trends, customer suggestions and requests, and market trends. Over the past year, new techniques have been implemented, and the line of goods has been expanded. |
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Andrea Neal
Jasperz Fine Art Photography http://jasperz-productionz-designz.square.site/ https://www.instagram.com/jaspproddesignz/ Jasperz was created in honor of Andrea’s grandfather and father who inspired her to pursue her dreams. Her photography is taken from her travels and nature hiking trips from around the world. During the pandemic, she has focused her photography on wildlife and nature. |
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Jean Peliska
Bold Rabbit Beads facebook.com/BoldRabbitBeads Jewelry Using gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Czech Fire Polish beads, and various other seed beads, artist Jean Peliska creates wearable art -Jewelry. Jean uses multiple beading techniques including wrist wraps, peyote, and brick stitch, but most predominantly, loom beading. Beading has always been an important passion for the artist, but now is able to devote herself entirely to her passion. Using many different beads she enjoys mixing bead sizes, colors, and textures to create one of a kind pieces that not only are beautiful but pieces of art which people will cherish forever. |
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Michael Slim
www.Mikeslimsilversmith.com Mikeslim185 Instagram Jewelry Michael is inspired by friends and family, and most importantly his travelling schedule which has taken him around the world experience diverse foods and culture. Michael is a Native American of the Navajo nation in New Mexico. He has been making jewelry for over 30 years, and his work is currently featured in places like the Portal and Heard Museum. His aesthetic is clean lines, and heavy on the use of silver and precious gems. Michael has won several award ribbons at the Santa Fe Indian Market and at the Heard Museum annual arts shows, as well as featured in local magazines and books. |
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Sean Ung
Copper Cattail Chimes www.coppercattailchimes.com Metal One of a kind handmade copper cattail chimes. Sean creates copper cattail chimes which are all individually hand cut and soldered. He comes from a long lines of family artists, and his work is inspired by mother nature. Sean and his wife feel blessed to be able to use their artistic skills to make their livelihood while raising their beloved daughter and newborn son. Sean was the proud winner of the Best of Show Award at the Art Sail Festival in Clear Lake, IA. |
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Chuck Watkins
Chuck Watkins Art www.shopwatkinsart.com https://www.facebook.com/Chuckwatkins2900 Painting with Oils (Birds and Wildlife) "I like to create things that grab your attention, makes you smile, and brightens up your life…Every year you learn how to paint a little better." Chuck has spent this time of quarantine learning every shade of white and black and all the different values that come along with it. "Let the Paint create it for you" |
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Charles Watkins
Watkins Art www.watkinsart.com Mixed Media 2D & 3D 3-D wall art depicting pueblos, cliff dwellings and westerns, free-formed layer built starting with a wood base and textured in a stucco-paint mixture. Charles has been creating his current artwork designs for over 25 years, which is a culmination of the many art disciplines he had worked in the previous 20 plus years. His one-of-a-kind original designs focused on southwest history architecturally of the blend of cultures that made the Southwest what it is today. |
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Jim Williams
Williams Crafts Wood Jim is an artist who works with the medium of wood, while incorporating special features such as turquoise and other fine-tuned skills. Wood has been his favorite hobby for over 70 years and prides himself in that each of his pieces are truly one-of-a-kind and unique and being a wonderful husband. |
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