SAACA
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      • 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

SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

OVER 150+ ARTISANS | BEER & WINE GARDEN | FOOD VENDORS | FAMILY ACTIVITIES

SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

FOR DETAILS ON THE 2021 EVENT, PLEASE VISIT HERE

The Spring Festival of the Arts has quickly become one the largest regional art events in Southern Arizona.  Held twice annually, this two-day Festival features 150 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live strolling performances, food vendors and family arts activities.  Now in it's seventh year at the Oro Valley Marketplace, the Festival has quickly risen to become one of the largest regional art festivals in Southern Arizona.  

The Festival also features an eclectic mix of food choices, an innovation station featuring free STEAM arts activities, a jumping castle playland, as well as live music.  

WHY?

The Spring Festival of the Arts supports individual artists, while promoting economic development and creative placemaking in Oro Valley.  Drawing thousands over the two-day Festival to the region, the arts mean business for Oro Valley.  The Festival also creates much needed opportunities for visual artists to sell, promote and exhibit their work throughout the community, while supporting thriving local commerce throughout the region.  
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FREE ADMISSION

There is no cost to attend the Art Festival.  
Food vendors will be onsite with meals, sweets and beverages available for purchase. 

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. 


2020 ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Entertainment and activities TBA
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​​2020 FOOD VENDORS

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Cook's Kettle Corn
Kettle Corn. Caramel & Cheddar Corn. 
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Cruising Cones
Soft Serve Ice Cream
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Jozarelli's Italian Street Food
Pizza's, Pasta's, Salads, Italian Sandwiches & More
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Mutts Premium Hot Dogs & Sausages
Variety of Traditional Dogs & Sausages
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The Culinary Graduate Food Truck
Freshly- Grilled Sandwiches
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The Donut Stand
Mini and Regular Donuts. Coffee

2020 EXHIBITORS

AZ Daily Star
Cutco Cutlery
​Pleasurebent Tours
​Superior Water
Willow Springs Ranch Collection

2020 PARTICIPANTS & ACTIVITIES

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Akua's  Boutique
Fiber/Textiles/Home/Décor​
Alan Magazine Photography
Photography
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Alan Potter Ceramics
Ceramic/Sculpture
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All That Glitters
Jewelry
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Alyssa Voice
Health/Beauty
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Bijoux by Sherry 
Jewelry/Home/Décor
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Bleu d'Olive
Fiber/Textiles​
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​Brummermann's Art and Science
Painting
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C.E. Buzz Dolsberry
Painting​
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Canoa Naturals Organic Jewelry
Jewelry​
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Chuck Watkins
Painting​
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​CicadaCeramics.com
Ceramic/Home/Décor​
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Concrete crafter 
Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
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Creations by Hand
Metal
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​Crystal D'llusions
Jewelry​
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CZ Gifts
Home/Décor/Sculpture
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Dan Hale Art
Metal/Sculpture
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​Dan Kihl Studios
Metal​
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Dante Fraboni
Sculpture​
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​David Craig Designs
Sculpture​
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Delosangeles Weaving 
Fiber/Textiles​
Designs by RMC
Jewelry
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Dolsberry Studio and Gallery
Painting
Doug Miller Art Studio
Painting
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Dreams Enterprises
Metal​
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Duncan Bulkley
Home/Décor/Wood
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​Earthly Blues by Jonathan Marquis
Photography/Painting
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Fire Works Stoneware
Ceramic​
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Frank Williams, Gourd-Geous.com
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Sculpture
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Greenfield's Fine Art
Sculpture
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Hello Lucy
Home/Décor
​Mixed Media 2D & 3D
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​HPSilver, LLC.
Jewelry/Leather​
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Janie's Jewelry
Jewelry​
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JB Pease Ranch
Health/Beauty/Ceramic
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JC Art Gallery
Painting​
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J.C's Frameworks
Mixed Media 2D & 3D
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Joanne's Fine Jewelry
Jewelry/Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
Joe Figueiredo
Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
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Jorge Castaneda
Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
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Kathy Morrow Studio
Painting/Drawing
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Kevin K Designs
Jewelry/Home/Décor​
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Kokofin Creations
Glass/Wood​
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La Iguana Arts
Ceramic
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Life Spirit Gourds
Painting/Sculpture​
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Lupitas metal art
Metal/Sculpture​
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Metal by Prince
Metal​
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Michael J. Bevington
Painting
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Mike Greenfield
Sculpture​
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Moonflower Art 
Home/Décor
Mixed Media 2D & 3D
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Mountain Sculpture Studios LLC
Sculpture​
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Old Castle
Metal​
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Pam Dunn
Fiber/Textiles/Glass​
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Paul Baker, Touch of Glaz
Glass/Jewelry​
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Photography By Thane LLC
Photography​
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R & L Custom Lathe Creations
Wood/Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
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Richard Shaw, 3D Wire Art
Mixed Media 2D & 3D
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Sedona's Jewelry
Jewelry/Metal
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SkinSense Organic
​Health/Beauty
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Some Distant World
Metal​
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Sonoran Jewelry Metal Arts
Jewelry​
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Sonoran Sky Jewelry
Jewelry/Leather
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Sybil Cano-Mosher
Painting/Fiber/Textiles​
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The Eclectic Edge
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Jewelry​
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The Pelton Collection
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Sculpture​
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Twisted Beeswax Candles
Sculpture/Home/Décor​
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Victor Navarro
Painting/Mixed Media 2D & 3D​
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Vintage Honor 
Wood​
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Watkins  Art & family Crafts
Mixed Media 2D & 3D
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WILLYMOC
Leather​
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Write Stuff of AZ
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Wood
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​Xingkai Tian
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2020 INNOVATION STATION ACTIVITIES

Activities for the Whole Family!
There will be grab-and-go arts and crafts activities provided by Lucky Cat Social Art, STEAM inspired projects, inflatable jumping castles, face painting, and balloon animals! 

More activities TBA!

Thank You to Our 2020 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