Arizona’s Signature Art Event Returns: What to Know About Scottsdale Art Week 2026

Arizona’s most ambitious cultural event is returning for its second year, and it’s already shaping up to be bigger and better than its blockbuster debut. Scottsdale Art Week, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 19-22, 2026, and in conjunction with the myriad art galleries in Old Town is helping cement Scottsdale’s position as a premier arts … Read More

Polo, Pageantry & Patriotism Reign Supreme With a New Champion at the 14th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

The Most Attended Polo Event in America Saw Over 13,000 Spectators Over Two Days of Matches The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships celebrated its 14th edition this past weekend at WestWorld with six exhilarating matches, 13,137 attendees, two full days of festivities and plenty of patriotism, surprises, memorable moments and three Valley mayors took part — Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Scottsdale Mayor Lisa … Read More

America’s Largest New Fair of Art & Design Announces Ticket Options Six Months Before Event, to Honor Cara Romero as Indigenous Artist of the Year at March 19 – 22 Fair at WestWorld; Dates Announced Through 2029

Renowned photographer to receive honor during Opening Night Vernissage   Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari will honor acclaimed artist and photographer Cara Romero, of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, as the recipient of its inaugural “Indigenous Artist of the Year” award during the Opening Night Vernissage of the second-annual Scottsdale Art Week, set for 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, March … Read More

The Unfortunate End of an Era and Massive Artistic Loss in Scottsdale

The artist scene in Old Town Scottsdale is perhaps the city’s heart and soul. That said, being an artist is rarely a comfortable lifestyle, especially in an area that is as affluent and expensive as Scottsdale, and a recent development demonstrates how fragile this scene can be. The heart of Old Town Scottsdale’s arts community beats a little slower today … Read More

Scottsdale Yet Again Near the Top, This Time with Food

We love Scottsdale, as do you, and survey after survey continues to show that our city stands tall against everywhere else in the city. But we weren’t expecting the results of a recent survey… Once again, Scottsdale has proven that excellence isn’t just about pristine golf courses and luxury resorts. The desert jewel of Arizona has secured multiple spots among … Read More

Defending Our Democracy

By Alexander Lomax You, the voter, fairly overwhelmingly used your voice last election when you stated loudly at the polls that you wanted stable funding for our parks combined with a tax cut. Propositions 490 and 491 performed exceedingly well, thus securing our financial future. You also used your voice with your signature, with well over 25,000 of you signing … Read More

Scottsdale’s Brilliant New Use of Public Space

Most civic structures and public places are relatively bland; after all, designing something truly different takes a different type of person and often a lot more money. It’s much easier to simply stand on the shoulders of those who have already done good work. No need to reinvent the wheel, after all…much easier to slap a couple small changes on … Read More