by Susan Kern-Fleischer

26TH ANNUAL HIDDEN IN THE HILLS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR SET FOR LAST TWO WEEKENDS OF NOVEMBER

Susan Kern-Fleischer

Arizona’s largest and longest running artist studio tour, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), will take place during the last two weekends of November: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 18, 19 & 20 and November 25, 26 & 27.

Coordinated by the nonprofit Sono ran Arts League, this year’s free, self-guided tour features 174 artists at 47 private studios throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.

Known for including both nationally recognized and emerging artists, Hidden in the Hills attracts thousands of patrons who appreciate fine art and seek a variety of mediums, styles and price ranges.

With the event taking place the weekends before and after Thanksgiving, the art tour also attracts holiday shoppers who want to find an original, unique gift. The League also announced that ceramic artist Myron Whitaker’s stunning vessel, “Large Ferric with Agate” will grace the cover of this year’s popular four color, glossy artist directory.

The contemporary, raku fired piece features rich textures and earthy colors. The inspiration for the piece a striking Brazilian agate sits atop the vessel’s handle.

A leather band with tusk-shaped ceramic adornments is also a focal point, separating the contrasting textures from top to bottom.

Downloadable maps and details about participating artists will be available closer to the event at www.

HiddenInTheHills.org.

For more information, call 480-575-6624.

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