The Muzeo art guide · October 2026 to April 2027
Arizona Art Events
Discover the artists, galleries and exhibitions shaping Arizona’s art season. Explore 18 selected festivals, studio tours, museum shows and art-world gatherings across the state.
October 10, 2026–April 10, 2027
Dates and published hours checked October 10, 2026. All times are local Arizona time (MST).
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Schedules can change. Confirm current details, tickets and holiday hours with the organizer before traveling. Multi-date listings appear under their first upcoming date.
October 2026
Sedona · Juried festival
Sedona Arts Festival
October 10–11, 2026
A juried weekend festival bringing fine art and artists to the red rocks.
Hours
Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Venue
Sedona Red Rock High School
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona
Organizer contact
Sedona Arts Festival
director@sedonaartsfestival.org
928-204-9456
Before you go: Weather advisory: the organizer encourages Saturday attendance and says Sunday tickets will be honored Saturday. Confirm Sunday’s status before traveling.
Sedona · Plein air
Sedona Plein Air Festival
October 16–24, 2026
Watch artists paint the landscape, attend demonstrations and explore the festival’s exhibitions.
Hours
Selected public events: October 17, 10 a.m.–noon; October 20, 1–3 p.m.; October 24, 9 a.m.–noon. Times and locations vary by session.
Venue
Sedona Arts Center and locations around Sedona
Arts Center: 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona. October 17 demo: Outbound Sedona, 1752 AZ-179.
Organizer contact
Sedona Arts Center
sac@sedonaartscenter.org
928-282-3809
Before you go: October 19 and 21 paint-outs run 4–7 p.m. and require advance paid tickets. See the organizer’s full schedule.
November 2026
Scottsdale · Public art
Canal Convergence: Western Nature
November 6–15, 2026
Large-scale light and public-art installations transform the waterfront after dark.
Hours
November 6–7 and 13–14: 6–10 p.m. November 8–12 and 15: 6–9 p.m.
Venue
Scottsdale Waterfront
Along the Arizona Canal between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard. Solstice Park reference: 4420 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
Organizer contact
Scottsdale Arts
CanalConvergence@ScottsdaleArts.org
480-499-8587
Scottsdale · Gala & art auction
Beaux Arts 2026: A Black & White Gala
November 7, 2026
The school’s annual fine-art fundraiser celebrates artists and the local arts community.
Hours
In-person gala: 6–9 p.m. Related online art auction: November 5–7.
Venue
Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Organizer contact
Scottsdale Artists’ School
info@scottsdaleartschool.org
480-990-1422
Before you go: The gala is one evening; November 5–7 dates refer to the online auction. Check ticket availability with the school.
Cave Creek · Carefree · North Scottsdale · Open studios
Hidden In The Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 20–22 & 27–29, 2026
A free, self-guided tour offering a close look at artists’ studios, processes and original work.
Hours
10 a.m.–5 p.m. on all six tour days.
Venue
Participating artists’ studios
Multiple locations across Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. Use the organizer’s studio map to plan your route.
Organizer contact
Sonoran Arts League
Info@SonoranArtsLeague.org
480-575-6624
December 2026 & gallery evenings
Tempe · Juried festival
Tempe Festival of the Arts
December 4–6, 2026 & March 12–14, 2027
An established downtown fine-art festival with a broad mix of juried artists and media.
Hours
Fall: Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Spring 2027 hours: to be announced.
Venue
Downtown Tempe
Mill Avenue between 3rd Street and University Drive; 5th Street between Myrtle and Ash avenues.
Organizer contact
Downtown Tempe Authority
events@downtowntempe.com
480-355-6060
Before you go: The organizer lists future dates as tentative and subject to change. Spring hours have not been separately confirmed.
Official event details · Organizer contact · Festival dates · Getting here
Prescott · Museum exhibition & benefit
From the HeART Benefit Show
December 5, 2026–February 28, 2027
A Western-art exhibition and benefit sale featuring works donated from private collections.
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday 1–4 p.m. Closed Monday, December 24–25 and December 31–January 1.
Venue
Phippen Museum, James Gallery
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86301
Organizer contact
Phippen Museum
928-778-1385
Scottsdale · Gallery evenings
Gold Palette ArtWalks
December 10, 2026; January 14, February 4, March 4 & April 8, 2027
Special themed evenings across Scottsdale’s gallery district, from Scottsdazzle to Western Week and Native Spirit.
Hours
6:30–9 p.m. on each listed date.
Venue
Scottsdale Arts District
Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard; Marshall Way north across Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue.
Organizer contact
Scottsdale Gallery Association
info@scottsdalegalleries.com
480-994-4717
Before you go: Dates and themes may change. Regular weekly ArtWalks are separate and generally run Thursdays, 7–9 p.m., except Thanksgiving.
January 2027 & the winter art season
Carefree · Juried festival
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festivals
January 15–17 & March 12–14, 2027
Winter and spring juried shows spanning painting, glass and sculpture in bronze, stone and metal.
Hours
10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily at both editions.
Venue
Downtown Carefree
101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377
Organizer contact
Thunderbird Artists
info@thunderbirdartists.com
480-837-5637
Scottsdale · Working artist studios
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
January 15–March 28, 2027
Explore more than 120 working studios in a juried exhibition built around meeting artists and seeing their process.
Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.
Venue
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, at the southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax roads.
Organizer contact
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
info@arizonafineartexpo.com
480-837-7163
Scottsdale · Working artist studios
Celebration of Fine Art
January 16–March 28, 2027
Meet 100 artists in working studios, with painting, sculpture and other fine-art media on view.
Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.
Venue
Celebration of Fine Art’s big white tents
Southwest corner of Hayden Road and Mayo Boulevard, Scottsdale. Follow event directions to the show site.
Organizer contact
Celebration of Fine Art
info@celebrateart.com
480-443-7695
Before you go: Use the Hayden/Mayo show location. The organizer’s Greenway Road mailing address is not the event venue.
Scottsdale · Juried festival
Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
January 29–31, 2027
A waterfront fine-art show with painting, glass, bronze and sculpture among its juried works.
Hours
10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Venue
Scottsdale Waterfront
7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Organizer contact
Thunderbird Artists
info@thunderbirdartists.com
480-837-5637
March 2027
Phoenix · Native fine art
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair + Market
March 6–7, 2027
A major juried gathering of more than 600 Native artists, with opportunities to discover and collect their work.
Hours
Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum members may enter Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Venue
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Organizer contact
Heard Museum Guild
fair.info@heard.org
602-252-8840
Before you go: 2027 ticket and artist-directory details are still forthcoming. Confirm access details with the museum.
Scottsdale · International art fair
Scottsdale Art Week
March 18–21, 2027
An international, gallery-led fair bringing contemporary and historical art to Scottsdale.
Hours
Thursday: First Look 2–6 p.m.; Opening Night Vernissage 6–10 p.m. Public days: Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Venue
WestWorld of Scottsdale, North Hall
16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Organizer contact
Art Week Group · exhibiting inquiries: Donna Thiele
donnat@artweekgroup.com
631-574-7256
Before you go: Thursday access is ticket-specific. First Look times vary in one organizer description; confirm the start time on your ticket.
Official event details · Organizer contact · 2027 schedule & tickets
April 2027
Scottsdale · Fine-art auction
Scottsdale Art Auction
April 9–10, 2027
A Western fine-art auction featuring paintings and sculpture, with preview details to follow.
Hours
2027 auction-session and preview hours have not yet been announced.
Venue
Scottsdale Art Auction
7176 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Organizer contact
Scottsdale Art Auction
info@scottsdaleartauction.com
480-945-0225
Before you go: Check the organizer’s 2027 schedule before planning a visit; prior-year hours are not confirmation.
Museum exhibitions to make time for
Tucson · Museum exhibition
Patrick Dean Hubbell: After Everything, You Embraced My Being Like A Warm, Gentle Breeze
October 24, 2026–March 21, 2027
Hubbell’s first Arizona solo museum exhibition presents paintings and works on paper.
Hours
Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Monday–Tuesday. Check holiday exceptions.
Venue
Tucson Museum of Art, James J. and Louise R. Glasser Gallery (East)
140 N. Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Organizer contact
Tucson Museum of Art
info@TucsonMuseumofArt.org
520-624-2333
Phoenix · Already on view
Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan
Through February 21, 2027 · opened September 9, 2026
A major survey of Kim Chong Hak’s expressive landscapes, paintings, drawings and sketches.
Hours
Wednesday/Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday/Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m. Closed Monday–Tuesday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Venue
Phoenix Art Museum, Steele Gallery
1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Organizer contact
Phoenix Art Museum
info@phxart.org
602-257-1880
Official event details · Organizer contact · Current museum hours
Scottsdale · Already on view
Desert ArtLAB: What the Earth Keeps
Through January 31, 2027 · opened September 19, 2026
A site-specific project combining installation, performance and cyanotype with the desert as its focus.
Hours
Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Closed Monday–Tuesday and select holidays.
Venue
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Organizer contact
Scottsdale Arts / SMoCA
SMoCA@ScottsdaleArts.org
480-499-8587
Official event details · Organizer contact · Museum hours & directions
Keep exploring Arizona art
This independent guide is a starting point for planning your art season. The linked organizers provide current schedules, admission details, accessibility information and participation requirements. A listing does not imply a partnership with Muzeo or that exhibitor applications are open.