Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale
Nov 9th – Nov 10th
- Time10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The popular long-running Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale is set to return to the valley this fall. Taking place over the course of two days, Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, the event highlights more than 40 local artists, invites guests to tour 14 home studios and offers a unique shopping opportunity with a vast array of one-of-a-kind art treasures.
“Our annual Camelback Studio and Art Sale is a wonderful opportunity for our community of artists to come together and connect directly with art enthusiasts around the valley,” said Lynn Gustafson, owner of the Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale and member of the South Scottsdale Art Alliance. “We work hard each year to present even more opportunities for our visitors to explore beautiful home studios and purchase original art for their own homes or to give as gifts for the upcoming holidays.”
Entering its 17th year, Camelback Studio and Art Sale continues to expand to further present art lovers with a wide array of mediums and handmade masterpieces by local artists who live and work in the area. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet and greet with these artists as they journey through this self-guided experience.
The 2024 tour features more than 40 renowned local artists and 14 home studios from 40th St. and Camelback Rd. to 44th St. and McDonald, to in and around mid-Phoenix, south Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
Studio tour stops, as well as featured artists at each, include:
Studio 1 – 6809 E. Coronado Rd., Scottsdale
Artists: Watercolor, oil paintings and fine art prints by Andrea Merican
Studio 2 – 5909 E. Edgemont Ave., Scottsdale
Artists: Metal art by Sally Borg, clay art and jewelry by Pam Harrison, jewelry and wearable art by Julie Rohlfing and beaded jewelry by Shelley Taylor
Studio 3 – 2620 N. 58th Pl., Scottsdale
Dayna Bigelow - Host
Artists: Ceramics and jewelry by Judith Amiel, oils by Nancy Dunwell and mixed media art by Kara Marshall
Studio 4 – 5702 E. Wilshire, Scottsdale
Artists: Fused glass art by Lynn Gustafson, ceramics by Mary Delmege, glass and metal jewelry by Anita Farrah, cards, prints, giclees and paintings by Jules Gissler, jewelry by Jan Stiles, functional ceramics by Paula Weiss and jewelry and filigree by Ruth A. Valencia
Studio 5 – 2320 N. 58th St., Scottsdale
Artists: Acrylic, monoprints and metal art by Joe Ray, handmade artistic soap by Shirley Knipp, silk paintings and wearable art by Cheri Reckers and small wood keepsake boxes by Matthew Wilkinson
Studio 6 – 5628 E. Vernon, Scottsdale
Artists: Hand-built sculpture and functional clay by Allison Shock, oil paintings by Devon Meyer and polymer clay works by Asi Panoutsopoulou
Studio 7 – 2626 N. 56th Pl., Scottsdale
Artists: Hand-thrown porcelain by Rick Panella
Studio 8 – 5454 E. Vernon, Phoenix
Artists: Acrylic and watercolor paintings by Bernard Nienaber
Studio 9 – 5002 E. Oak St., Phoenix
Artists: Bronze sculptures by John Tuomisto-Bell
Studio 10 – 4037 E. Oak St., Phoenix
Artists: Wood-turned sculpture works by Mark Caron, acrylics by Carol McDonald, ceramics by Robert Snyder and oils by Lorraine Williams
Studio 11 – 4327 E. Lewis Ave., Phoenix
Artists: Ceramic pottery and windbells by David Llyod Bradley, mixed media constructions and hand-built books by Tess Mosko Scherer, mixed media and steel works by Kristine Kollasch and oil paintings by Lisa Schwab
Studio 12 – 5516 N. Camelback Canyon Dr., Phoenix
Artists: Oil paintings by Ellen Leibow and photography by Bill Leibow
Studio 13 – 5844 N. 45th Pl., Phoenix
Artists: 2D and 3D abstract modern artwork by Laura Madden and oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media art by Cyn Silva
Studio 14 – 6535 N. 61st St., Paradise Valley
Artists: Ceramics by Deborah Garland, ceramics by Thuy Autrey, wood-fired ceramics by Karen Graham and ceramics by Colette Matrango
Attendees can begin their self-guided tour at any of these studios, visiting their favorites or working their way through all 14 stops. Every stop provides an opportunity to meet and greet with artists and purchase one-of-a-kind masterpieces such as wearable art, jewelry, handmade gifts, painting, sculptures and much more.
Admission to the Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale is free. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. A printable map and additional details can be found at camelbackstudiotour.com.
