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Nicole Royse is celebrating the fourth anniversary of ehr Scottsdale gallery, Royse Contemporary. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff)
The Arabian National Breeders Final serves as one of the few events where spectators can view the younger horses. (Courtesy of Casey McBride)
Arabian National Breeder Final returns to Westworld BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer
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he Arabian National Breeder Final is returning to WestWorld of Scottsdale Saturday Sept. 15 to Sept. 18. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is excited to bring back its signature breeders show back to Scottsdale and offer audiences a preview of the next generation of show horses. “It’s the only time of the year where we show the babies,” said Greg Knowles, vice
chairman of the Arabian National Breeder Final and the secretary of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. “It’s exciting to watch those young show horses come in the ring all poppyeyed looking at the strange world and then to look at their characteristics so we can breed our mares in the following years,” he added. At this show, the younger horses are auctioned off to be raised for show or stud.
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Nicole Royse wants to share her love of art BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer
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rt is important to Nicole Royse. As the owner of Royse Contemporary in Old Town, she works to engage students who stop by her gallery, as well as her three children. “It’s something my children love and it’s important for the community, especially with COVID,” she said. “It brings some hope and light into the world. It reminds us of all the good things going on in the world.” Royse is preparing to celebrate her gallery’s fourth anniversary on Thursday, Sept 16, with a small reception. It is also presenting its “Summer Spectacular,” which highlights a wide variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, mixedmedia, photography and sculpture.
The artists featured are connected through their original styles, captivating work and stories. “It is my honor to work with this talented group of artists, focusing on each artist’s energetic styles, eclectic imagery and brilliant color palettes celebrating our four-year anniversary,” Royse said. The exhibition features work from James Angel, Angel Cabrales, Charmagne Vasquez Coe, Cam DeCaussin, Gennaro Garcia, Cherie Buck-Hutchison, Peter Brian Klein, Marilyn Szabo, Daniel Shepherd and Casey Wakefield as well as special guest artists Fausto Fernandez, Fred Tieken and Scott Wolf. “With such a variety of work, there is something for everyone and I am truly thrilled to bring such proactive work and a
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