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Scottsdale is defined in part by truly iconic events. Barrett-Jackson, the Waste Management Open, the Scottsdale Polo Championships, the sort of events that many will travel from across the state to see and some from across the country to inject money into the Scottsdale economy. One more event is showing enough promise to insert itself into that conversation.
The Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week is a new event born from the intersection of both supply and demand. Scottsdale has always been a center of talent, as anyone who has perused the shops of Old Town can tell you. The local scene has swelled even further with talent with many artists moving to various parts of Arizona in the last few years, however. Combined with an extremely robust economy full of art collectors and enthusiasts, it has unwittingly turned into the perfect locale for an extended celebration of art.
This four-day art and design fair modeled after The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), Art Basel and other world-renowned markets brings an added touch of luxury to long-proven concepts of excellence refined from Europe with an Arizona flavor. Co-owned by PHOENIX parent company Cities West Media and presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, it’s the first of its kind.
Unlike other art fairs, it will have a spoke-and-wheel design of sorts, with the main gallery housed in WestWorld with other events happening all across the city and coordination with other Scottsdale staples. Organizers intend to recruit 120 galleries, each averaging five unique artists, to participate with specialties all across the stylistic spectrum. It has already garnered interest from galleries from Istanbul, Japan, Mexico, Europe, Latin America and all over the United States, including several that feature Indigenous art and owners.
It will happen between March 20th and 23rd with early bird tickets currently on sale. You can buy yours at scottsdaleartweek.com/tickets. If you’re a potential exhibitor who is interested in participating in the event, you’re encouraged to head to scottsdaleartweek.com/exhibitors and fill out the accompanying form.
It would be a significant bragging right to say that you participated in the first Barrett-Jackson car auction, or that you went VIP for the first Scottsdale Polo Championships before the bandwagon found out about it. This is certain to take its place amongst the most cherished annual Scottsdale events, and you have an opportunity to participate in the first iteration. Don’t miss out.