Scottsdale Art Week: Presented by Scottsdale Ferrari Will Again Take Place at the Height of Phoenix Metropolitan Area’s Tourist Season in March; Exhibitor Applications for 2026 Now Available Following Impressive Inaugural Event
After a notable debut that saw more than 14,000 attendees, 100+ galleries from across the world and multi-millions in art sold, Scottsdale Art Week: Presented by Scottsdale Ferrari is set to return to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 19 – 22, 2026. The upcoming edition will welcome an even more ambitious lineup of exhibitors, immersive experiences, cultural programming and other exclusive events at the biggest modern and contemporary art show in the Western United States outside of Los Angeles.
The inaugural edition of Scottsdale Art Week, held March 20 – 23, 2025, at WestWorld, welcomed
galleries from nine countries showcasing an extensive array of contemporary, modern and Indigenous art, with galleries reporting combined sales in the seven-figures over the course of the four-day event. As momentum builds ahead of the 2026 event, organizers have released exhibitor applications for next year’s festivities, which are available now at ScottsdaleArtWeek.com.
“Our goal was to create the largest cultural event in the Southwest,” said Trey Brennen, co-owner of Scottsdale Art Week. “We had an amazing first year with millions in sales, great crowds and phenomenal cultural programming. We are now hard at work on year two and advancing the momentum for collectors and exhibitors alike. This is a market that knows how to do big things, with the largest collector car auction in the world (Barrett-Jackson), the most attended golf tournament (WM Phoenix Open), the largest Arabian horse show and incredible crowds during MLB’s spring training. Scottsdale Art Week was birthed in the same spirit to be big, meaningful and unique on the American art calendar.”
Many of the galleries that attended the 2025 edition of Scottsdale Art Week have indicated plans to return in 2026, and event organizers expect exhibitor booths to fill fast following the success of the inaugural event. Already a popular springtime destination thanks to its warm, sunny climate, expansive lineup of high-end restaurants, resorts, retailers and spas, and Major League Baseball’s Cactus League Spring training calendar, Scottsdale serves as the perfect backdrop for a spring art fair blending cutting-edge creativity with the city’s signature style and sophistication.
Fair producers are continuing to work closely with important Arizona arts organizations that helped make the first year such a success, including Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, ASU Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography. Efforts are already underway to further involve notable arts institutions outside of Arizona, too.
For more information on Scottsdale Art Week or to follow developments for next year’s festivities, visit www.scottsdaleartweek.com.
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