Upcoming Events
2022 –2023 :: 5 Arts Circle :: 23rd Season
Eclectic Assemblages
October 13, 2022
Private Studio Tour with artist Jan Tuckerman. The daughter of a scrap yard owner, she developed an early appreciation for found and seemingly ephemeral forgotten objects. Jan became a serious student of collectibles with a keen sense of the history, form and material composition of her objects of study.
Architecture as Public Art
October 18, 2022
Join Appalossa Library Architect, Doug Sydnor FAIA on a personal ‘walking lecture/tour discussing the Appaloosa Library's inspired design, thoughtful stewardship, creative teamwork, and enduring commitment to the community.
Scottsdale Arts Campus Presentation /Soweto Gospel Choir
October 25, 2022
Mingle with members as you learn the progress of the Scottsdale Mall renovation plan and future programming with Dr. Gerd Wuestemann President & CEO Scottsdale Arts. Attend the 7:30pm Performance of Soweto Gospel Choir- Virginia S Piper Theater- Tickets: members receive a discount: 480-499-8587 :: BoxOffice@ScottsdaleArts.org
5 Arts Circle Opening Act Dinner Celebrating Our 23nd Season!
October 27, 2022
Let's Kick off The Arts Season as We Reconnect after a Summer of Travels at Paradise Valley Country Club.
Holiday Culinary Tips w/Chef Barry
November 9, 2022
A Dash of Laughter and a Sprinkle of Fun...Things can be very busy around the holidays and create a lot of chaos. Chef Barry has some helpful holiday cooking tips to make holiday cooking easier!
Oh Baby! Chicks and Kits
November 19, 2022
Enjoy the cool mornings at the zoo with our annual tour that starts with a continental breakfast lecture on the conservation work the zoo is undertaking. Then off to visit the baby Flamingos and Black Footed Ferrets.
Kurt Elling's Big Band :: Music Fest
November 21, 2022
With a songbook covering decades of America’s greatest music, two-time Grammy winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. Join us for a "Meet & Greet" and Rehearsal. Enjoy dinner in between. Complementary tickets to 7:30pm performance.
Ariadne Auf Naxos :: Arizona Opera Dress Rehearsal
November 30, 2022
An opera within an opera, Ariadne Auf Naxos opens backstage before a performance for the wealthiest man in Vienna. Two troupes will perform; one a classical opera by a new composer, the other an Italian buffo commedia dell’arte troupe. At the last minute, they are told the performances will happen simultaneously, and the performers scramble to attempt to fit the two completely opposite performances together, leading to an array of unexpected and satisfying results.
Art Takes Many Shapes
December 8, 2022
Mingle with multiple artists representing their artistic expressions. Grace Renee Gallery is a refreshingly beautiful way to explore fine contemporary art in the breathtaking shadows of the Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree. Artfully designed jewelry, inspiring sculptures, spectacular wall art, stunning ceramics and more await.
The Language of Portraiture
January 11, 2023
Artist Papay Solomon is opening his studio for an exclusive tour. Papay who is Liberian-American lives between two worlds: his adopted home in America and that of his African heritage. His work boldly attempts to reconcile the two with an artistic vision enhanced by his formal education in the West and at the same time wildly alive with the indelible imprint of his home country.
The Heart of Fashion
February 14, 2023
Private Fashion Show with Robert Black Vintage Clothing Boutique. Enjoy a glass of wine before hand at Wine Collective of Scottsdale.
Curator Picks :: Anticus Gallery
January 17, 2023 Experience a Wine's Finish and an Artwork's Lasting Impression Discover the similarities between art & wine, the blending of materials for color and complexity, attention to detail and passion for the process. Gallery owner and artist Phillip Payne will curate artwork with paired varietals from LDV Winery along with palette cleansing nibbles.
Sounds of Brazil's Bel Epoch - CANCELLED
February 2, 2023
Michele Cohen, a Brazilian Concert Pianist will Dazzle us with Sounds of Brazil. She was born in Bahia, Brazil and came to the United States at age 16 after winning the Jaffe National Piano Auditions of Brazil.
The Artistic Eye of Edward Curtis
February 7, 2023
What's It Worth?
February 23, 2023
Join Us as Katherine Thatcher :: Art collector and Appraiser Extraordinaire, will tell you how and why your home might very well contain treasures. Don't Miss!
MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beane
February 27, 2023
Helen Jean ; Curator of Fashion Design at Phoenix Art Museum will lead our tour of the exhibit that showcases the colorful, imaginative fashions of the late designer, whose dynamic garments prioritized comfort, movement, and a modern sensibility.
Studio Spotlight with Ballet Arizona
March 8, 2023
Join the ballet for a private rehearsal performance in Dorrance Theater on their latest artistic creations and dinner reception with the company dancers.
Ceramics and Steel; A Perfect Pairing
March 22, 2023
Private studio tour of Nick Bernard, a potter for nearly 40 years crafting low fire earthenware, high fire porcelain and white stoneware. Along with Linda Kilgore, a sculptor who crafts pieces of steel that reflect her love of nature.
Hip Historian
March 28, 2023
Marshall Shore is Arizona's Hip Historian or Hipstorian who specializes in finding and sharing the most interesting bits and curiosities from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places, and … and events that have made us who we are today. As the official “Unofficial Arizona Hipstorian,” Marshall uses storytelling magic, found film footage, old photographs, sound recordings, ephemera, and artifacts to bring our history to life in his entertaining and educational presentations.
Sonoran Sunset Cocktail Party
April 13, 2023
Enjoy a Desert Sunset from a Private Patio in Sereno Canyon in North Scottsdale.
Jazz Luncheon
April 20, 2023
Let's Do Lunch! On the patio at Paradise Valley Country Club. Jazz music performed by Joel Robin Quartet Feauring Vocals of Delphine Cortez.
Season Finale Dinner
April 26, 2023
Closing the Curtain on Another Wonderful Season at The Madison Center for the Arts.