Learn about this year’s Arizona Fine Art Expo and Celebration of Fine Art, both taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona, soon.
Celebration of Fine Art
January 17–March 29, 2026
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Now entering its 36th year, Celebration of Fine Art is Arizona’s longest-running art show. It brings together 100 artists from across America, all invited to spend 10 weeks creating pieces in front of visitors. Their works range widely in both aesthetics and media — from realist to abstract, Western to modern, and everything in between.
Guests are invited to ask questions as the artists work, and these encounters are complemented by Art Discovery discussions every Friday during which visitors learn about the processes, adventures, and techniques that shape the art. Everyone is welcome to explore the one-acre sculpture garden, which features nearly 100 pieces, and to enjoy meals and wine in the cafe on site.
In 1991, inspired by California’s Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, Tom and Ann Morrow collaborated with Scottsdale officials and the community to open CFA’s “big white tents” for the first time. Now encompassing 40,000 square feet of covered space, the event is carried on by Tom’s daughter Susan Morrow Potje and her husband, Jake Potje.
Arizona Fine Art Expo
January 16–March 29, 2026
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The 22nd annual Arizona Fine Art Expo is held in a group of soaring white tents that cover more than 44,000 square feet. Inside, visitors can observe and chat with more than 80 artists working in their own studios. This is a rare opportunity to learn about their inspirations and techniques, and all works on view are for sale.
After exploring these spaces, visitors can relax in the large sculpture garden, where they might get to chat with the Expo’s co-owners Rick Long and his wife, Ji. Purchasing a season pass means you can return as often as you like.
