Four-Day Event at WestWorld to Welcome Some 100 Leading Galleries From Around the World in March
Elite corporate sponsors and leading cultural partners are providing a big boost to the inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a four-day, first-of-its-kind fine art fair that will be the largest concentration of galleries in one place in the American Southwest’s history.
Set for Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23 in the North Hall of WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week will welcome some 115 booths of art galleries and feature an immersive series of art installations, cultural performances, runway shows and other innovative programming aimed at art enthusiasts, collectors and trendsetters alike. The event is garnering support from a growing list of prominent corporate sponsors and cultural partners dedicated to showcasing artistic excellence and highlighting the Southwest’s contributions to the global fine arts scene.
Paving the way for the event’s success are some of the most notable names in hospitality, home design, construction, cars and culture. Scottsdale Ferrari, the event’s title sponsor, is among those bringing its legacy of luxury and superior performance to the forefront of the art world.
“The Ferrari name has long been synonymous with innovation, affluence and style, much like the world of fine art,” said Chad Morgan, general manager of Scottsdale Ferrari. “We’re proud to partner with an event that celebrates culture, creativity and talent while shining on a spotlight on everything Scottsdale and the surrounding areas have to offer.”
Other notable partners of the Southwest’s first major fine art fair include Gila River Resorts & Casinos, which owns Wild Horse Pass, a AAA Four Diamond resort featuring a hotel, championship golf course, stunning desert and city views and easy access to some of the East Valley’s best restaurants, retailers and attractions. Several high-end builders, architects, real estate brokerages and designers, including Cullum Homes, Candelaria Design, Mark-Taylor Residential and The Grigg’s Group Powered by the Altman Brothers are also contributing their resources and expertise to the event’s success.
An expanding lineup of retailers, automotive entities, spirits companies and beverage distributors ranging from Neiman Marcus, Sanderson Lincoln and Galerie Town to Breakthru Beverage, Veuve Clicquot and Stella Artois are also offering their support, as are art industry entities RAYMAR and Heritage Auctions.
The Pivotal Foundation, a grant-making nonprofit led by F. Francis and Dionne Najafi, is also sponsoring the event, as are
UBS Financial Services, Turon Travel, a full-scale travel agency, and Casa Amigos Tacos + Tequila, a Mexican eatery and nightlife hotspot in Old Town Scottsdale.
Also enhancing the event’s impact are the City of Scottsdale and a series of renowned cultural partners, including the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography and ARTLINK, the nonprofit behind the First Fridays Artwalk in Downtown Phoenix. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Phoenix Art Museum, The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the Heard Museum, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of indigenous art, are also collaborating and hosting off-site events, planning special exhibitions, guided tours and exclusive receptions throughout the four days of festivities.
“It’s an honor to have so many distinguished sponsors and partners working together to see Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week come to fruition,” said Trey Brennan, co-owner of the event. “An event of this size and scope simply wouldn’t be possible without this group of partners who share a common goal: enhancing the arts and cultural landscape of the American Southwest.”
With the support of these renowned corporate and cultural partners, Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week is well on its way to becoming a premier event for art, fashion and design in the region. For more about the event or to purchase tickets, visit ScottsdaleArtWeek.com.