| Pro Nature Photographer Interviews Cheyenne Rouse of Ancient Light Gallery
Interview with American West Photographer Cheyenne Rouse
Written by Charlie Borland
View the full article online HERE.
Image: El Camino - Route 66 Nostalgia - Arizona - Cheyenne Rouse
Scottsdale Gallery Association Elects New Officers
Thursday Night ArtWalks Remain Popular After 36 Years
The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) has announced its officers for 2011-2012. Veronica Graffius of Calvin-Charles Gallery becomes the newly elected president of the nonprofit organization. She is joined by vice president and acting treasurer Kevin Cawley of Joan Cawley Gallery, recording secretary Jane Phillips of Scottsdale Fine Art and corresponding secretary David Wilkinson of Legacy Gallery.
Internationally known as a mecca for art collectors, Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries. The Scottsdale Gallery Association was formed in the late 1980s by professional art dealers as a way to help promote their unique art galleries. Dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from all over the world, this local concentration of prestigious galleries offers a dazzling and diverse array of work by hundreds of top artists in a wide variety of media.
The SGA's members strive to make art accessible to all, from the serious collector to the casual art appreciator. The association’s members produce “America’s Original ArtWalk,” the Scottsdale ArtWalk, which has been an important part of the galleries' involvement with the community since 1975. ArtWalks are free to the public every Thursday evening from 7-9 pm along Main Street from Scottsdale Rd. west to Goldwater Blvd., and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Rd. to Fifth Ave. Restaurants, museums and free trolley and/or horse-drawn carriage rides are available during ArtWalk to transport folks from numerous free parking areas throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Scottsdale Downtown.
The SGA regularly presents special ArtWalk events that celebrate specific themes. Soon to come in 2011 are the popular Western ArtWalk (Oct. 20, 7-9pm) and the always-exciting Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk (Dec. 29, 7-9pm). Many of the West's top galleries feature new exhibits, free opening night receptions and artist appearances, along with live music and more during these larger ArtWalks. A complete schedule of special events can be found at www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com.
By supporting arts projects in local schools through its SGA Art Education Fund, the Scottsdale Gallery Association has also become an important partner in the cultural development of local youth. A portion of proceeds from various events and sponsorships are contributed to this fund.
For additional information about the SGA itself, or special ArtWalk festivities, visit the organization's website at www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com.
Photo by Victor Arbogast
|
