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Special ArtWalk celebrates Scottsdale’s birthday BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer
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he City of Scottsdale is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a slew of activities and the Scottsdale Gallery Association is joining the fun. On Thursday, June 24, the association is hosting a specially themed Gold Palette Artwalk as part of the city’s June Days events. The June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk takes place throughout the Scottsdale Arts District – along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue. It will feature refreshing libations, plenty of themed exhibitions and live entertainment by a steel drum band and other musicians. “We’re excited to share in the fun of June Days with the City of Scottsdale and present yet another fun opportunity for our art-loving community to support the local art scene,” said SGA President French Thompson. “With some great music and delicious refreshments to cool things down on a beautiful Scottsdale evening, what more could you ask for?” At participating galleries, visitors will have the opportunity to view a variety of themed exhibits. For instance, at Amery Bohling Fine Art Gallery, art enthusiasts can look at Grand Canyon-themed paintings and watch a live painting demonstration. At Bonner David Galleries, artist Dyana Hesson will greet guests and sign free copies of Arizona Highways’ June issue, which features her “Wildflowers of the White Mountains” works. For live music, head over to Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery, where professional harpist Jocelyn
be hanging out at On the Edge Gallery. Other participating galleries include King Galleries, which will feature its Modernly Ancestral exhibit featuring Acoma Pueblo pottery from 1960 to the present, and Wilde Meyer Gallery, which is hosting the Arizona Art Affair group show featuring a selection of Arizona most talented artists, like Ryan Hale, Andrea Peterson, Sherri Belassen, Nancy Pendleton, and more. The day after the ArtWalk, the city is hosting Scottsdale’s 70th Anniversary Legacy Quest, a celebration of Scottsdale’s incorporation as a city. Scottsdale Gallery Association’s June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk takes place June 24 from 6:30 During this free event p.m. to 9 p.m. and features themed exhibits, refreshments, and live entertainment, like live paint- on June 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., guests can take part in ing demonstrations and live music by a steel drum band. (Scottsdale Gallery Association) an expedition throughout Old Town, during which Obermeyer will perform. will answer questions and register pothey’ll gather facts about Scottsdale’s And Larsen Gallery attendees will tential bidders for the Oct. 23 auction. be treated to a unique reception that “Alice wanted to be sure to give the history. Those interested in participating includes a one-of-kind performance public the opportunity to see the work by indie folk singer-songwriter Sophie in person before it is sold,” Scott said. should slip into a comfortable pair of Dorsten from Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock “Maybe we can even find local Alice shoes and check in at the Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Museum on the Foundation and the chance to view Cooper fans to be bidders this fall.” Cooper’s multi-million-dollar Andy Thompson’s own gallery, French De- Scottsdale Mall at the start of the event. “June Days celebrates the very best Warhol, “Little Electric Chair, in person. signer Jeweler, is also hosting an event: The 5:30-7:30 p.m. reception marks an exclusive pop-up artists’ trunk show Scottsdale has to offer our residents evthe first time in Scottsdale that the featuring renowned local jeweler Julie ery day as well as pleasing our out-oftown visitors,” said Mayor David Ortega. public will have the rare opportunity Romanenko. “There is so much to see and do right to view the acrylic and silkscreen ink Romanenko will be onsite to show off on canvas, estimated to be worth any- her custom, very personal jewelry and in the heart of Old Town throughout the month — something for everyone. I where from $2.5 to $4.5 million. mingle with guests. hope that everyone gets an opportunity “We are excited to share this imporBut the mingling doesn’t end there. tant Andy Warhol with the City of ScottThree popular artists – Scott Palmer, to come out and celebrate Scottsdale sdale during the Thursday ArtWalk,” who specializes in copper work, pho- with us this June.” Information: scottsdalegalleries. said Larsen Gallery co-owner Scott tographer Lorita Winfield and Robin Larsen. He and co-owner Polly Larsen Ray, who specializes in ceramics – will com, oldtownscottsdaleaz.com
