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          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
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      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
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      • Devour Culinary Classic
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      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
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SAHUARITA CREATIVE
​ARTS MARKET

EXHIBITING ARTISANS | ARTS EXPERIENCES | FOOD VENDORS

SAHUARITA CREATIVE ARTS MARKET

March 12 & 13, 2022

​Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
​Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

The Sahuarita Creative Arts Market adds vibrancy to Sahuarita by creating opportunities for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to experience the visual arts and support local artists.  This market features up to 45 juried artists and exhibitors in all mediums and special socially distanced art experiences. ​ Two food trucks will be onsite throughout the weekend.

WHY?

The Sahuarita Creative Arts Festival supports a goal to build community through arts programming, creating a space for a large number of artisans to exhibit and sell their work in a supportive and professional environment.  The festival impacts tourism and economic development in Sahuarita, supporting businesses, artisans and the community.
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Free Admission

There is no cost to attend the art festival.

EVENT PARTNERS

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LOCATION

Sahuarita Town Hall Municipal Complex
375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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ARTIST APPLICATION

  • Artist Applications are now CLOSED
  • Food Vendor Applications are now CLOSED
  • Exhibitor & Sponsor Booth Space is FULL
  • All exhibitor, vendor and artist spaces are expected to sell out early.  Please reserve your spot early, to guarantee your space in the event.  
  • Volunteer opportunities will be posted here starting January 2022

​DIRECTIONS AND PARKING TIPS

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).

PERFORMANCE & ARTS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY MARCH 12
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Red Herring Puppets
Saturday 11 AM – 3 PM, with feature performances at 12 PM and 1:30 PM
Performances of “Jack and the Beanstalk and other Adventures in Folklore” and drop-in puppetry demonstrations!
12:00 PM & 1:30 PM Feature Performances (30 minutes each)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM,  12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet a puppeteer and drop in demos
https://www.redherringpuppets.com/
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Comic Bookmobile
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Join BUSter, The Comic Bookmobile for an all-day Art Party with coloring sheets, drawing stations, comics to read, puppets, games and live cartooning demonstrations with your best Frank forever- Frank POWers! All for free and for kids of all ages!! The Comic Bookmobile is always accepting comic donations to give comic books to kids for free. You CAN drop off any comic books at the event.
https://www.thecomicbookmobile.com/
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Stephen the Spectactular
10 AM – 5 PM
Close Up Magic and Illusions
Stephen has been performing at parties and functions for over 30 years and is a member of the World Famous Magic Castle, the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has performed at the Special Olympics, CBS Studios, Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California, the Ice House in Pasadena, California, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Wineries, Libraries, YMCAs and many more places and private and public events.  For the little ones or those that want to learn, Stephen provides mini-magic lessons. 
https://manofmagic.net/
Petunia and Pals, Facepainting and Balloon Arts
10 AM - 5 PM
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Southern Comfort Band – Bluegrass / Country Music
10 AM – 12 PM

Katie Popiel, Irish Step Dancing
11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:15 PM

Nico Barberan, Spanish and Classical Guitar
12 PM – 2 PM

​Freddy Parish, Old-Time Country Music
2 PM – 4 PM



SUNDAY MARCH 13

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Flam Chen Circus Day
10 AM – 4 PM
Learn circus arts from some of Tucson’s master performers! Flam Chen will be demonstrating at teaching Poi, Soft Staffs, and juggling scarves and balls.
Flam Chen have been creating, performing, and touring new circus and fire theater since 1994. We create dazzling public spectacle merging daredevil acrobatics, pyrotechnics and a mastery of light, air and fire. Our interest in community interaction, educational outreach and public ceremony has led Flam Chen to innovate work that imbues the exhilaration of a symphony, the timeless beauty of opera and the raw physicality of sport. Civic leaders, city centers and creative communities cry out for work that is inspiring, un-elitist, bonding and celebratory. Through procession, community skill-building workshops and novel use of public space, Flam Chen has developed a uniquely American style of Road Theater. This is performance unconfined by black boxes or velvet seats, this is what new audiences want-To be re-connected to the POWER and VELOCITY of the performing arts.
www.flamchen.com

Comic Bookmobile
10 AM – 4 PM
Join BUSter, The Comic Bookmobile for an all-day Art Party with coloring sheets, drawing stations, comics to read, puppets, games and live cartooning demonstrations with your best Frank forever- Frank POWers! All for free and for kids of all ages!! The Comic Bookmobile is always accepting comic donations to give comic books to kids for free. You CAN drop off any comic books at the event.
https://www.thecomicbookmobile.com/
 
Stephen the Spectactular
12 PM – 4 PM
Close Up Magic and Illusions
https://manofmagic.net/
Stephen has been performing at parties and functions for over 30 years and is a member of the World Famous Magic Castle, the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has performed at the Special Olympics, CBS Studios, Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California, the Ice House in Pasadena, California, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Wineries, Libraries, YMCAs and many more places and private and public events.  For the little ones or those that want to learn, Stephen provides mini-magic lessons. 
 
Petunia and Pals, Facepainting and Balloon Arts
10 AM - 4 PM
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JoAnn and Monte, Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
10 AM – 12 PM

Don Armstrong, Folk & Blues
10 AM – 12 PM
 
Ron Pandy & Slim Edelman, Southwestern Folk Music
12 PM – 2 PM
 
Nico Barberan, Spanish and Classical Guitar
12 PM – 2 PM
 
Ballet Folklorico La Paloma, Dance
1 PM

Freddy Parish, Old-Time Country Music
2 PM – 4 PM

Steff Kayser, Singer-Songwriter
2 PM – 4 PM

2022 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Chris Anthony
Chris A Studios
Painting
chrisastudios.net

I am a fine artist creating abstract paintings, silk screen prints, and fine art photographic prints.
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Ryan Beckman
Beckman Built Boards
Wood
https://www.facebook.com/Beckman-Built-Boards-1207152089402945
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Each Beckman Built Board is designed with exotic hard woods. These boards make great cutting, cheese and brisket boards and adds an element of art to any kitchen. 
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Alan Biel
Hidden Skies
Photography
www.hiddenskies.com

From my Hidden Skies Observatory in Sierra Vista, galaxies and nebula millions of light years away are viewed. 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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Fernando Cardenas
Dreams Enterprises
Metal

Cutting and welding of metal sheets to create wall and yard art, such as flowers, suns and animals
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Lillian Garewal
Lilly’s Plushies
Handcrafted Toys
https://www.facebook.com/lillysplushies/

I make soft and fluffy crocheted stuffed animals.
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Dan Kihl
Dan Kihl Studios
Metal
DanKihlStudios.etsy.com

Beautiful indoor/outdoor metal home decor.
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Linda Kirlin
R & L Custom Lathe Creations
Wood

Custom handmade one-of-a-kind wood and acrylic writing tools, kitchen utensils, bowls, pipes, fractal burned boxes and resin tumblers.
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M & J Krob
Reflections in Metal
Metal
reflectionsinmetal.net

Southwest, western & contemporary metal art.
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Chris Novak
Chris Craft Designs in Wood
Wood

I primarily focus on jewelry boxes, different types of cutting boards & crucifixes. I am an experienced woodworker who is inspired by seeing interesting and unique natural beauty in different types of wood. It is my opportunity to unleash the beauty of a particular piece of wood and make it into an item that others will want to cherish and pass onto family and friends. My pieces are designed to be passed down as multi-generational keepsakes - however much they are touched and used. I carefully search for and utilize as much reclaimed and recycled wood into my creations as possible. No piece is ever perfect, and that is my challenge - to make each one-of-a-kind piece as beautiful, practical, and perfect as I can possibly achieve. 
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Brandi Pease
JB Pease Ranch
Skin/Body Care
www.facebook.com/JBPeaseRanch

My Natural Healing Salves, Lip Balms & Lotion Bars are made with care in my home. In addition, the ceramic yard art AKA "Happy Sticks" are thrown, glazed & assembled by hand in the home studio. 
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Linda Riddle
Arizona Blossom Cellar LLC
Skin/Body Care
https://www.arizonablossomcellar.com/

Linda is a cut-flower farmer in Sonoita and during the fall and winter while her flowers are dormant, she creates one-of-a-kind Handcrafted Botanical Candles, Wax Sachets, and Wax Melts using the flowers she has naturally dried, premium-grade paraffin wax and fragrance oils that are phthalate-free and toxin-free. It has taken Linda months to teach herself how to create such beautiful wax creations that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. She gets a thrill out of each candle unmolding as it reveals its color, design, and beauty as she works in the finishing touches. 
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 Sharon Stringer
NellieEmma Fiber Art
Fiber Arts
www.nellieemmafa.com

Fiber art including whimsical, decorative accent pillows that express the plant life, themes, and culture of Southern Arizona.  Also, handmade apparel, kimono jackets, shawls and scarves that features hand-dyed Shibori and ice dyes.  
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Margaret Terlisner
Glass Happens – Stained Glass Art
Glass
www.facebook.glasshappens.3

We design and craft stained-glass creations using standard materials such as foil, leaded came, and zinc, but also incorporate unexpected materials such as cut stone, metal, and found objects. Our work ranges from the whimsical repurposing of bicycle wheels-as-color-frames to elegant art that can define a space or entryway. 
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Robin R. Tillett
Kneedles & Knots
Fiber Arts
www.kneedlesnknots.weebly.com

My jewelry, hair accessories, & wine glass wraps are wire-wrapped & use a combination of crystals, stones, & beads strung &/or braided together to bring a unique & one-of-a kind look to each individual piece. My handbags are hand-crocheted &/or machine-sewed using cotton & acrylic yarns & upholstery fabrics in a variety of colors, styles & sizes to meet individual tastes. My 3-D mixed-media art is produced by me &/or in a collaborative effort with my daughter using acrylics & watercolors & adorned with hand-crocheted flowers & beadwork.
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Katherine Todd
Prickly Paradise Elderberry
Elderberry Products
pricklyparadise.co

Our mission is to produce high quality, local, and artisanal elderberry products that are made with organic ingredients and quality desert honey. All of our products are handcrafted in small batches. We hope to help busy families stay healthy year-round. Our elderberry products can be taken daily for delicious immune support and added into beverages and foods for a delicious flavor profile.
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Sean Ung
Splendid Nature
Metal & Wood
coppercattailchimes.com

Unique One-of-a-Kind copper cattail chimes. 
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 Jorge & Lynn Vasco
Andina Music and Hand Crafts
Handmade Musical Instruments & Clothing

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. Our unique designs "rock" for slender, curvy, and fuller figures. Our collection is timeless in style and ageless for the wearer. Every detail, cut, slit, and design feature make you look and feel it was designed just for you and your comfort. Pre-shrunk machine washable.
Cold water gentle. No ironing.
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Jim Williams
Williams Crafts
Wood
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Beautiful useful wooden items made by a retired Veteran.  Some items have inlay of AZ turquoise.
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Tom Williams
Untamed Confections
Artisanal Chocolates
untamedconfections.com
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We are culinary artists making honey confections using only Sonoran Desert wildflower honey. Nothing artificial...ever, and only earth friendly packaging
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2022 Food Vendors

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Bombshell Sweets of Southern Arizona
Cotton Candy
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Mobile Food Concepts
​Greek festival food and desserts
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Greater Faith Word Church International
​Delicious bbq, hot dogs, sides and more.
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Ricuras de Venezuela
​Original and authentic Venezuelan food
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Jackie's Food Court
American classics with Southwestern flair

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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors

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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.
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM