Scottsdale Art Galleries News

Palavela Home Brings Icy Fun to the Valley of the Sun to Benefit Local Charities

Palavela Home, a local interior design store created by former ice skating Olympian Ryan O’Meara, is bringing a skating rink outside of their doors in downtown Scottsdale this December. The 30x40 square foot skating rink, which can accommodate 40 people at a time, will sit outside of Palavela Home starting Thursday, December 2 and will stay open to the public through December 31, although the rink will be closed December 23-25. The cost will be $15 per person which includes a 45 minute skating session and skate rentals.

Each week, Palavela Home will donate 15% of the monies raised to their respective non-profits. Each organization will also receive a free three hour skating session for their supporters during their week.

December 2-8: Homeward Bound
December 9-15: Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS
December 16-22: ALS Association of Arizona

Palavela Home is also bringing in professional and amateur ice shows to the rink for onlookers to watch for free. Skating shows will include skaters from the Ice Den, performing each Thursday evening in December during the Art Walk and also each Saturday in December during the afternoon hours. Onlookers can expect to see local skaters, group numbers and solo skating. Palavela Home owner Ryan O’Meara will also be performing with his skating partner Emily Nussear for a special show.

O’Meara, realized the need for a fun outdoor activity to bring families and friends together. “I am excited to share my enthusiasm for skating with the Valley community,” says O’Meara. “It’s such a great way for families to spend time together while supporting great local causes.”

The only outside skating rink in Phoenix is made of synthetic ice which is a “greener” choice for the Valley of the Sun. The synthetic ice surface allows the skate blades to glide as smoothly as they do on real ice, but without the cost of refrigeration or maintenance.

About Palavela Home: The local design studio is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Not only can customers walk through the 8,000 sq. ft. of showroom, owners Sue and Ryan O’Meara are both knowledgeable in interior design. Palavela Home is named after the arena Ryan skated at in Torino, Italy for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Second Annual Scottsdale Drawing Event – October, 2009
Show Opening: Thursday, October 14th, 7 - 9 PM (show dates vary by gallery)

This month, five of Scottsdale’s finest galleries have joined together for this multiple gallery Drawing Event. Orchestrated by Beth Lauterbach, owner of Scottsdale Fine Art, this Second Annual Drawing Event has already drawn attention to the Arts District. Lauterbach states, “Our clients are looking forward to seeing this remarkable art form here for a second year. There is something seductive about this largely black and white medium. Drawings give viewers opportunity to view the foundation skills essential to all artists as they develop ideas creating a close connection between the viewer and artist”. In addition to Scottsdale Fine Art, the other participating galleries in this year’s event are Duley-Jones Gallery, Gallery Russia, Joan Cawley Gallery and Legacy Gallery. Scott Jones of Legacy is excited that the gallery has joined this year. “There is so much great art out the

re that isn’t seen. I think this is a wonderful opportunity for us to bring yet another tremendous medium to our viewing audience.

Most of the artists whose drawings are included in the shows are primarily known for their masterful paintings. A few, however, choose drawing as their primary art form. Artist Russell Crocker represented by Duley-Jones Gallery and Michael Swearngin of Joan Cawley Gallery are two such artists. Participating artists from Scottsdale Fine Art include gallery artists Allen Garns, Michael Maczuga and Jay Davenport as well as an apprentice of Davenport’s and guest artist Timothy Jahn along with three of Jahn’s apprentices. While last year Gallery Russia’s offerings were of deceased Soviet Era artists, this year they will feature a number of living artists including Regina Lyubovnaya, Marci Oleszkiewicz, Stan Prokopenko and Kevin Bielfuss. Legacy Gallery has joined the event this year with drawings by more than 20 artists, both existing gallery artists and guest artists.

As a supplement to this Second Annual Scottsdale Drawing Event, the galleries have created a soft cover book commemorating the show with images from each of the five galleries. This 64 page booklet will be for sale at each of the participating galleries at a cost of $12.95.

October is the official “kick off” for the Gallery District season here in Scottsdale. Each year the City of Scottsdale co-sponsors a special Art Walk to coincide with the Cowboy Artists of America event at the Phoenix Art Museum. Many galleries in the district carry artwork that is not cowboy genre which is why we came together for this exciting event. Scottsdale Fine Art organized the Drawing Event to create new interest for both new and seasoned collectors alike. Local art lovers and visitors from across the country come to the Scottsdale Arts District to enjoy the variety of artwork. A special event like the Western Art Walk on October 14th makes the stroll through the galleries even more enjoyable.

Second Annual Drawing Event
Opening: October 14, 2009
Show dates vary by gallery

Participating Galleries:

•Duley Jones Gallery
7100 Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-945-8475
www.duleyjones.com
Contact: Kathy Duley or Randy Jones

•Joan Cawley Gallery
3135 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-947-3458
www.jcgltd.com
Contact: Kevin Cawley or Marilynn Speigel

•Gallery Russia
7103 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-596-9533
www.galleryrussia.com
Contact: Paul Eubanks or Scott Eubanks

•Scottsdale Fine Art
7116 E. Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-990-3100
www.scottsdalefineart.com
Contact: Beth Lauterbach

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Please welcome the following new SGA members:
Art of Dance
Femme Fatales & Fantasies Art Museum & Gallery
Nature Exposed
Old Territorial Indina Arts
Rima Fine Art

As our Valley’s weather warms up and Scottsdale blossoms into balmy beauty, nonprofit Local First Arizona has created a brand new version of its handy Small Wonders Map to provide Scottsdale tourists and locals alike with authentic shopping and dining experiences.

To celebrate the launch, Local First Arizona will hold a press conference with Congressman Harry Mitchell, Scottsdale Gallery Association President Kathy Duley and Local First Arizona Executive Director Kimber Lanning. The press conference will take place at 11am on Thursday, February18 at Calvin Charles Gallery (4201 N. Marshall Way) and will focus on the importance of locally owned businesses & unique art scene in the city of Scottsdale. That evening, from 7-9pm, the public is invited to join Rep. Mitchell as he “ArtWalks The Line” through the Scottsdale Arts District and makes pit stops at nearby Local First member businesses including Cowboy Ciao, Artspace, Paper Place, Café Forte, Sugar Bowl and the Shops at the Mix. For more details on the ArtWalk, please visit www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com.

The Scottsdale Small Wonders Map features 30 locally owned, independent businesses in downtown Scottsdale. “For every $1 dollar spent at a local business, 45 cents stays in the local economy – compared to just 13 cents out of a dollar spent at a chain restaurant or big box retailer,” explains Local First executive director Kimber Lanning. “Independent businesses raise the standard of living in our community by using their profits to buy products and services from other local businesses, thus creating more and more tax revenues needed for the community to thrive. These businesses provide meaningful service with a personal touch. It matters to them that you are satisfied and will come back again.”

The Scottsdale Small Wonders map will be distributed in hotels and resorts, retail establishments, through realtors and at various events around town. Previous editions have been created in Phoenix and Tempe and have been extremely successful in promoting and drawing attention to the unique retail & dining establishments in both cities. Pick up your own Scottsdale Small Wonders Map today! For more information, please visit www.localfirstaz.com.

Businesses found on the Small Wonders Map:

Amy Inc.
Andreoli
Arcadia Farms
artspace
Bicycle Haus
Café Forte
Cowboy Ciao
Daily Dose Old Town Bar Grill
Don & Charlie's
Dragonfly
Drift Lounge
Elan Fashion
Garage
Geisha A GoGo
Harper's Nursery
Heard Museum
Herb Box
Home-ology
Hotel Valley Ho
John Hill Indian Art
Jolta Java
Kidstop
Mabel's on Main
Orange Table
Paper Place
Petite Maison
Pop the Soda Shop
Rage Cycles
Scratch Pasteries
SMoCA
Stingray Sushi
Studio Joy Li
Sugar Bowl
Suitcases
Sweet Republic
Terrior Wine Pub
The Mission Restaurant Group
Wildflower Bread

French Thompson of French Designer Jeweler has been named one of 10 "local style icons" by the Arizona chapter of Fashion Group International. He will be honored for his one-of-a-kind jewlry designs at the non-profit's gala event "Night of Stars" Thursday evening.

SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL FORMER STUDENT RECEIVES SECOND PLACE IN SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING ARTISTS

Scottsdale Artists’ School student Kyle Stuckey, was selected for second place award in Southwest Art Magazine’s Annual Spotlight on Emerging Artists, “21 Under 31”. Stuckey first studied at Scottsdale Artists’ School in 2006 in a workshop with Michael Malm and returned to study with Michael in 2008.

A resident of New Hampshire, Stuckey enjoys painting the figure, according to Southwest Art, September 2009 issue. He exhibits at Monadnock Fine Art Gallery, Keene, NH.

Scottsdale Artists’ School begins the fall workshop season October 5, with painter Michael Malm. Students come from throughout the United States, Canada and Europe to participate in the high quality fine art workshops in Scottsdale.

To find out more about the workshop and weekly class programs, visit www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org. To register, visit us on our website at www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org and search for these workshops under “2009 Fall.” 2010 Winter/Spring, or call the school for a catalogue at (480) 990-1422, Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm MST.

Scottsdale Artists’ School announced the beginning of the fall workshop season with painter Michael Malm, October 5 -9, 2009.

Malm, a resident of the Cache Valley in northern Utah, is a contemporary painter of the inspired landscapes of this region and loves figure painting. “The human figure, in my mind is the most beautiful of all God’s creations. So much can be communicated through the tilt of the head, or the gesture of a hand. I strive to capture subtle things such as these in hopes of creating something emotional and moving,” states Malm. He studied with the renowned American representational painters Richard Schmid,

According to Scottsdale Artists’ School president, CEO, Robin McClea, “Malm is a very generous and inspiring instructor. He recognizes the benefits of studying with some of the masters of the contemporary art world and is eager to share his knowledge with others. We are fortunate to host him in Scottsdale.”

Malm’s workshop will meet 9 am – 4 pm, Oct. 5-9. Spaces are still available. To find out more about the workshop and weekly class programs, visit www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org. To register, visit us on our website at www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org and search for these workshops under “2009 Fall” or call the school at (480) 990-1422, Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm MST.

Green Event Highlights City’s Environmental Initiatives, Local Art, Music and Food
www.GreenStreetScottsdale.com

Part celebration, part art exhibit, part music and beer festival, and all environmentally friendly, Green Street Scottsdale is a night on the town you won’t want to miss! Held in honor of the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, this exciting event in the downtown Arts District and the adjacent SouthBridge/Waterfront neighborhood will showcase Scottsdale’s long running commitment to sustainability.

Activities in the Arts District will include the renowned Scottsdale ArtWalk, artist demonstrations and live music staged throughout the area. Select restaurants also will offer special promotions to event attendees. Over at SouthBridge and the Scottsdale Waterfront, enjoy more entertainment and restaurant specials as well as exhibitions showcasing a variety of sustainability initiatives in Scottsdale. Exhibits will include the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the largest urban preserve in the nation; talks by local architects; and a photo gallery of all LEED-certified projects in the city. There also will be a live Jazz concert produced by the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts that will give you a peak at the city’s first Latin Jazz Festival debuting Nov. 13-15, 2009. Food and drinks will be flowing that evening with delicious dishes served up by La Vida Locavore and an organic beer garden from DRAFT Magazine previewing The Big Pour event, a beer festival sponsored by DRAFT Magazine Nov. 13-15 in downtown Scottsdale.

Join us for an evening under the stars as we celebrate the sustainable side of Scottsdale!

The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) has announced its officers for 2009-2010. Kathy Duley of Duley Jones Gallery becomes the newly elected president and marketing chair of the nonprofit organization. She is joined by vice president and event chair Helayna Shaw of Occasions! By Design Gallery, recording secretary is Jane Phillips of Scottsdale Fine Art, corresponding secretary is David Wilkinson of Legacy Gallery and treasurer is Linda Sherer of LeKae Gallery.

The first monthly tour will take place on July 11. Attendees will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Town Farmer's Market parking lot on the northwest corner of Brown and 2nd Street. From there they will board the trolley and be provided with a two-hour guided tour of the Arts District, Hotel Valley Ho, and introduced to SouthBridge and the Waterfront areas. The tour will conclude at 12:30 p.m. and bring attendees back to the Old Town parking lot. Attendees will receive a free shopping bag with a downtown directory, gallery guide and a variety of coupons/discounts. Attendees will also be eligible to enter a drawing for a free dinner for two or one-night stay at a downtown hotel. Attendees are asked to RSVP to (480) 312-7750 by July 1 due to limited seating. These tours are being offered by the city of Scottsdale Downtown Office in partnership with Ultimate Art Tours.

Scottsdale Street Music Program Musician Given Outstanding Latino Cultural Award

Zarco Guerrero, a frequent performer on the streets of the Arts District, will be honored with the
Outstanding Latino/a Cultural Award in Fine and Performing Arts.

This award has been established to recognize Latinos/as who have contributed significantly to our understanding of our Hispanic community and/or culture through a medium in the arts and/or performing arts.

The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) is an agent of change for improving education, thus enabling Hispanic students to fully participate in a diverse society. AAHHE works collaboratively with all sectors of education, business, industry, as well as community and professional organizations to enhance the educational aspirations and to meet the needs of a significantly increasing Hispanic population.Past Recipients include:

2007 Marcos Martinez
2006 Esmeralda Santiago
2005 Amado Peña
2004 Símon Sílva
2001 Luis Valdez
2000 Martha Marchena
1999 Hector Galán

Scottsdale’s famed ArtWalk invites patrons to indulge (literally!) every Sunday thru March

Fine artists, awesome galleries, great people watching – and complimentary mimosas! It’s the new thing at Scottsdale ArtWalk® on Sunday afternoons thru March. The public is invited to “ArtWalk the Line” the length and breadth of the Scottsdale Arts District to seek out special “Mimosa Sundays” happenings featuring champagne mimosas, delicious cheeses, and other special treats.

Mimosa-friendly galleries include several of Scottsdale’s finest, led by a fun bunch of great gallery owners along Main Street who came up with this fun, new ArtWalk concept, and sponsored in part by Malee’s on Main. Among participating galleries “serving” the public will be May Gallery, Wilde Meyer Gallery, River Trading Co., John Yaeger Gallery, Victoria Boyce Gallery, Duley Jones Gallery, Scottsdale Fine Art, Legacy Gallery, LeKAE Gallery, Andrea Gallery, Leslie Levy Gallery, Simic Gallery, Rive Gauche Gallery and Gebert Contemporary. Joining them are Occasions by Design on Marshall Way and Artspace on 6th Avenue. Look for the “Gallery Open” flags.

These wonderful events take place Sundays, noon to 4pm, thru March 2009, along Main Street in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Arts District is located just west of famed Scottsdale Road, both north and south of Indian School Road along Main Street, Marshall Way, Stetson and Sixth Avenue.

To create a fun new tradition and a new way for people from all “walks” to enjoy great art and the Scottsdale ArtWalk – “America’s Original ArtWalk”!

Visit the Scottsdale Gallery Association website at www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com.

Sunrise bank has started an unprecedented “give back” program to support the arts — In conjunction with Meridian Payment Systems, Sunrise Bank of Arizona is preparing to launch a unique private sector program that will provide recurring income for the Scottsdale Arts District and its public arts programs in Downtown Scottsdale.

How it works — Sunrise Bank’s cause-related merchant card services program will “give back” funds from its total credit card sales generated by participating merchants within the Scottsdale Arts District, collecting those funds in an account earmarked for Arts District projects. To bring the program out of the gate at top speed, Sunrise has offered to set up its credit card system at no charge for participating merchants or will perform free conversions of existing credit card systems. In addition, Sunrise will provide ongoing credit card services at the lowest rates available in the market.

Launch date — Tentative launch date for the merchant card services program in the Scottsdale Arts District is July 1, 2008.

Participants in the Arts District — The Scottsdale Arts District boasts a world-famous concentration of private art galleries as well as restaurants, hotels and many other merchants. It is home to the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) and its 33-year tradition Scottsdale ArtWalk. The SGA has officially endorsed Sunrise Bank’s new program and will administer any funds raised. The surrounding vicinity also includes the Old Town district, the Buckboard/3rd Ave district, and other areas, which may also participate in the Sunrise program.

Potential annual contributions to the arts — City records reflect up to $290 million of annual merchant card activity in Scottsdale’s downtown districts alone. Sunrise Bank and Meridian Payment Systems have a goal of contributing up to $500 per each $1 million in merchant services activity. It is hoped that the program may return more than $50,000 in annual income for the Scottsdale Gallery Association to promote Downtown arts, stage events and contribute to schools through its SGA Arts Education Fund.

Future rollout — Sunrise Bank hopes to develop additional community-based “give back” programs in a similar manner, but will initially focus all of its efforts on making the Scottsdale Arts District program a success…and a thriving prototype for the future.