Difference Makers is our ongoing series spotlighting the people and organizations across the Valley who are quietly changing lives through their work. This installment turns the spotlight on Oscar De las Salas. Oscar has spent nearly three decades turning design into a form of civic leadership. A Colombian-born architect trained in Bogotá, Colombia and Salamanca, Spain, he went from designing … Read More
Olga de Amaral’s “Moon Basket 15” Headlines Latin American Offerings at Larsen’s Oct. 17 Fall Art Auction
A major work by Colombian artist Olga de Amaral will head to the auction block at the Larsen Fall Art Auction in Scottsdale Oct. 17, giving collectors a chance to bid on a $400,000-$600,000 work by an artist whose profile and prices have climbed dramatically over the past two years. Olga de Amaral, “Moon Basket 15,” 1988 Larsen Gallery will … Read More
Lisa Sette: A Valley Arts Institution Gets Her Due
There are people who work in the arts, and then there are people for whom the arts are simply how they exist in the world. Lisa Sette is the latter, and the recognition she is receiving right now, through the spotlight cast on her current exhibition and the broader acknowledgment of her four-decade legacy, is long overdue. A Career Built … Read More
Scottsdale Art Week’s Second Edition Sees Significant Attendance Increase, Opens With $1M Sale
More than 21,000 guests made their way through the gates of WestWorld of Scottsdale this past weekend as Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari delivered increased crowds for 112 galleries across 123 booths. Ticket sales climbed 133% over its inaugural run, and a Justin BUA painting sold for $1.2 million within the first two hours, setting the tone for an unforgettable … Read More
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Unveils New Landmark $12 Million Expansion and Offers FREE Admission Weekend Saturday March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th to Celebrate
The new Louis Sands IV Center features four new exhibitions, and represents a milestone moment for Scottsdale and its community On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in Old Town Scottsdale ushered in a new era and debuted a bold new chapter, transforming the museum into an even more premier cultural destination with the unveiling … Read More
Scottsdale’s Cultural Excellence Continues This Week with Scottsdale Art Week: What You Should Know
Scottsdale has been quietly staking its claim as one of the Southwest’s premier cultural destinations, and this week offers another piece of evidence. Scottsdale Art Week returns for its sophomore outing starting today and lasting until this Sunday at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and if the buzz surrounding it is any indication, the city’s arts scene is very much arriving on … Read More
The Best Way To Beat Record Phoenix Heat? Indoors at Scottsdale Art Week This Weekend With Four Days of World-Class Galleries Inside WestWorld’s Air-Conditioned North Hall
With record heat expected across the Valley, Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari arrives at just the right time, offering an indoor, climate-controlled alternative to outdoor events on an unusually warm March weekend. Unlike many early spring special events and festivals in Arizona, Scottsdale Art Week takes place inside, uniting 120 international galleries and showcasing blue-chip, Indigenous, Western and … Read More
Travel Spotlight of the Week: Switzerland
By Bedouin Bourdain Switzerland doesn’t whisper—it crescendos. From Lucerne’s riverside elegance to Bern’s medieval charm to Interlaken’s alpine drama, this isn’t just a trip through Central Europe. It’s a movement through moments that redefine what beauty means. LUCERNE: THE OVERTURE Day one strikes like the opening notes of something unforgettable. The Reuss River flows turquoise through the old town, a … Read More
Second Edition of Scottsdale Art Week Assembles Expanded World-Class Global Gallery Lineup for March 19 – 22, 2026 Fair
Curated Mix of Renowned & Emerging Galleries Coming to WestWorld of Scottsdale This March What launched last year as the biggest new American art fair in decades continues to draw worldwide attention, with more than 120 recognized global galleries headed to WestWorld this spring for the second edition of Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari. Slated for Thursday, March 19 through … Read More
Where Cowboy Boots Meet Resort Sandals: Scottsdale Western Week Celebrates a City’s Dual Identity
Every January, something remarkable happens in Old Town Scottsdale. Horse-drawn carriages clatter down streets lined with upscale galleries and modern restaurants. The crack of a bullwhip echoes off contemporary architecture. Cowboys on horseback deliver mail past luxury boutiques. This is Scottsdale Western Week, and it perfectly captures what makes this desert city so distinctive, a seamless blend of Wild West heritage … Read More