You won't find touristy rubber tomahawks in this gallery!…read moreThis gallery features 40 different LOCAL artists' work and because it is a coop gallery you get great prices on really great art without high commission pricing you see in most Scottsdale galleries. There is also something for everyone. The art is diverse and is complementary to each other as it is displayed in the gallery. The people are really friendly who work here, and THEY are the artists that show in the gallery, not just sales people!

On the Edge Gallery is located in a old Town Scottsdale. Here you will find the works of many…read morelocal talented artists. They had a working artist who I had seen in the past in another gallery. This artists uses pyrography; an art technique using a burning tool to etch designs into wood. We spoke for several minutes about his techniques. Once he burns the wood, he then colors portions of the wood to enhance his design. Other techniques you will see are felting, Clay, painting, mixed media and jewelry. Free street parking right outside the gallery.

Scottsdale Art Walk is a famous event. It takes place every Thursday from roughly 6-9 p.m. in Old…read moreTown Scottsdale. Prior to going, I thought to myself: what can possibly make this weekly event so amazing. I thought I would be underwhelmed, Boy, was I wrong! I checked out the Art Walk for the first time in February. It took me a little while to find parking. Scottsdale has plenty of free street parking (which I always appreciate), including surface lots, but this is a popular event. After circling around for a few minutes, I was able to find a spot. In my opinion, here's the best way to enjoy the experience...have it come to you organically. Which is tough to say coming from someone who is a planner. Just walk around and walk into any and all of the art galleries that seem interesting to you. Of course, you can visit all of these galleries outside of the Scottsdale Art Walk. What makes this experience different is that rather than closing around 5 p.m., they keep their doors open late. Many of them will also offer complimentary drinks including wine, champagne, and cocktails. Awesome! With it being Scottsdale, you'll see a focus on Western and Native American art. That is not by any means the extent of what you'll find though. Some art galleries specialize in other styles of painting including surrealism, abstract art, French impressionism, or pointillism. Are y'all impressed with my knowledge of art? All of the art books I read when I was a kid are coming in clutch now. The art is generally quite expensive so I didn't buy anything but I still very much enjoyed the experience. You're also likely to find entertainment on the streets e.g. musicians and street performers. My favorite of the bunch I saw was a Native American performance. There are also Gold Palette Walks which are special versions of the weekly Scottsdale Art Walk. I haven't been to one of these, so I can't touch on how they compare, but I would like to at some point. I feel like a Scottsdale Art Walk is an experience all locals should check out at some point!

The Scottsdale weekly Thursday art walk is a great date night activity. Watch for the gold pallet…read moreones for extra activities going on like artists painting live and wine and cheese at the galleries. Nice to combine with the nearby Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art that also has free/donation based entry on Thursday evenings.

We live in Scottsdale Arizona and frequently do the Art Walk on Thursday nights. This past…read more Thursday we stopped into the Marshall Gallery, one of our favorites. The art work covers many mediums. We saw some alabaster pieces by Larry Frazier. They were spectacular! Jill Latzman spent time with us explaining the work involved in making those pieces. She was very friendly and helpful. Whether you live in Scottsdale or you're visiting, make the Art distract a stop on your itinerary and stop into the Marshall Gallery and say hi to Jill. Marcia B

The Marshall Gallery is located in an Old Town Scottsdale. It is one of my favorite galleries in…read morethe area for all their contemporary collection of paintings, glass, and sculptures. Don't forget to visit their upstairs area showing more glass works and paintings. Free street parking.

Lovely gallery. Low pressure. That means I'll go back and buy something when I find the right…read morething. Another nearby gallery was fairly high pressure - I'll never set foot in that other gallery again. The curator at Anticus was very knowledgeable, friendly, invited me to their events.

Such a cool collection of hidden Dr Seuss and Chuck Jones originals as well as different books…read more Would 100% recommend stopping by this hidden gem in Old Town Scottsdale.

Have bought several works of art from this gallery over the past few years. They are very…read moreapproachable and have amazing artists that they represent. If you're in the market for a painting or sculpture definitely check this place out.

We attended the Gold Palette art walk in Old Town Scottsdale. Yes it was warm so we sought out the…read moreair conditioning of each gallery. Bonner David gallery featured mainly painting and rock sculptures. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Paintings were simplified and repetitive as seen in the bird painting. There was also a mixed media piece on a large scale of a box of chocolates. Very realistic and done well. Free street parking.

The exhibits were pretty creative and fun! I loved that most of them were super interactive…read more Beautiful installations of lights for sure. Selection of the art was good. The staff were also super helpful. I think it was worth coming here for sure.

A nice unique thing to do in Scottsdale when you want to cool off from the oven-like conditions…read moreoutside but still want to wander around on your feet. Wonderspaces is basically a poor-man's TeamLabs. Large scale immersive and sometimes interactive artpieces arranged in a minimal modernist setting. When I first looked to go here it looked like it was only operating 5 days a week but to my surprise and delight they were open on the Monday that I was in town, so naturally I grabbed myself a ticket for a mental diversion from my workcation otherwise holed up in my hotel. When you check-in, a nice old man explains all the exhibits and points out a few highlights, one of which is a piece where you have to sit still for 20 minutes and let "3 robuts" draw you - cuz when else do you get drawn by a robot? (Well, in the age of AI, is it all that different?) Thankfully it wasn't too crowded when I went otherwise it could get quite backlogged waiting to sit for a digital caricaturist! This was probably the most tedious of the works, so I'll start here, as I had to get the host's attention and he came over and did some set up with the robot arms and the nearby tablet's app. He made small talk with me so as to keep my gaze steady as the robots with their webcams and drawing arms started their work. After a few minutes he left me alone but insisted I stay seated still until all the robots were done. One of the robots worked on me for an extra 8 minutes, so this felt more like a dental appointment than a fun electronic experiment. Another work was very reminiscent of teamlabs with dangling strings of LED lights They made such a big deal of each light having its own IP address, which was an implementation detail that really should not have needed oversharing. The work spoke for itself and the lights synchronized to the music immersively. Another fun one was large dots flipping in such a way that you could tell was capturing your motion and playing it back. And some 3D models spun at high speed with flickering lights to make it look like they were pulsing. Then there was the uninteresting video about a boy growing up awkwardly. Didn't seem to fit the theme of the exhibit. The last large scale piece were large plastic takeout bags almost recalling the nihilism from American Beauty and the futility of consumerism - which I think is the underlying principle that got me to spend money in this museum in the first place. A big crowd pleaser which was a large suspended tapestry was out of commission - you could see it but it was lowered for maintenance, so I missed out on that. Anyway, was it a good diversion? I'm satisfied.

Gebert Contemporary gallery is located in Old Town Scottsdale. This small gallery has a warm…read morefeeling to it; a great redo of their inside for presenting artwork. The staff were engaging and welcoming. We talked about the current exhibit along with some pottery by an artist we know. The painting style of the exhibit was pop and somewhat graffiti. Bod colors used with cartoon like figures. Free street parking.

My favorite gallery! I loveee the art every time I come in. They have such knowledgeable and…read moreamazing staff.

I went for the annual bell sale (20% off) to get a gift for my aunt. Despite having been to…read moreArcosanti many times, and living less than 10 minutes away from Cosanti for 25 years, this was my first visit! I don't think I realized it was something more than just a storefront. On the day I went, it was very windy, which made the approach to the site full of vibrations and chimes. The place was packed, given the sale, so it was a little less than tranquil, but people were respectfully quiet as they browsed the bells and artwork. There were no parking issues. I found the perfect gift for my aunt, and loved the packaging the provided. Service was fast given how slammed they were, and very friendly. Now that I know how close it is, I'll have to go back on a less crowded, but still windy, day!

Who knew a Cosanti was located in Paradise Valley! I've always traveled north to Arcosanti located…read morein Mayer to take visitors and purchase gifts. This has a much different vibe than the Mayer location. We were able to watch the Artisans at works, creating the various winches, bells and other metal art. The various rooms look like they were built right into the ground. I also felt the art was more interesting at Cosanti. Make sure you stop in for a tour, read about the history and find some truly unique gifts or decor for your home.

Legacy Gallery is a great gallery to visit. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The…read moreart is by the best of the western and south western artists. We have become dedicated collectors of western art and visit the Legacy Gallery several times a year, usually finding a piece.

I called the Legacy Gallery (5/3) stating I wished to purchase a painting that was on the back…read morecover of Southwest Art Magazine. No one ever returned my call...not good business. I then called (5/7) requesting to purchase the work of art as shown on the magazine and they informed me it sold last (5/6) evening. Would we not all agree these people at the gallery are poor business individuals and I am disappointed as I was ready to purchase the work of art. Their professionalism shone through, as no one returned my call.

I was invited to an artist exhibition at the gallery a few weeks ago. It was my first time at this…read moregallery. It was a very nice event. The artist clearly had a unique vision and I enjoyed the other artists work on display. This place is worth a stop if you're looking to buy some contemporary art pieces or needing a event space.

I was invited to a wine tasting and art viewing at this beautiful gallery and I must admit I was…read moreblown away as a newcomer to Arizona I am always looking for new spots to visit to take in the city. De Sarthe was an experience! Not only did I get to meet the owner, Vincent de Sarthe, but I also got a tour of the gallery and the chance to meet some amazing artists! I love the open floor concepts and how the gallery perfectly showcases the masterpieces of various artists throughout the Valley. I felt welcomed and included which is why I would definitely return