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This coming spring, on March 24-25, 2012 from 10am-4pm, the Fountain Hills Art League will host their first self-guided tour of working Studios and Local Galleries. Art enthusiasts can find exciting treasurers in our spectacular vista setting of beautiful Fountain Hills, AZ. Treat yourself to a tour passport ticket for 2 days of art, providing an intimate view of local artists at work. You can interact with the artist as they explain their processes and what inspires them to create their art. Other amenities are: artist demonstrations, snacks & music at some venues. Art work will also be available for purchase. |
| 13 studios, 3 galleries, and 34 artists will be featured. |
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Your Passport, which includes the Map/Ticket, will be available for sale from February 1 to March 25, 2012 from Gridley's, Sami's Jewlery, Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, Fountain Fashion, as well as from members of the Fountain Hills Art League. Price is $20.00 per person, good for both days. If you get your passport stamped at all of the venues, you have a chance to win the free drawing of the Collaborative art piece by the F.H. Artists (Valued at $600.00) |
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Our goals and purpose of this tour is: - To raise monies to give scholarships to Fountain Hills High School senior art and music students who wish to advance their studies in the arts and music fields. - To give monies to Fountain Hills Charter School and Fountain Hills Middle School to help promote art and art education, trips, and visiting artists, etc. - To show that Fountain Hills is a viable art community. |
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The Tour will kick off with a reception put on by the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, 16858 E. Ave of the Fountains, on Friday March 23, 2012 from 5-7 pm. This is open to all artists participating in the tour and ticket holders or anyone wanting to purchase a ticket. |
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The first stop of the tour is at Fountainview Village, 16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains. Tickets will be on sale there the days of the tour. The resident artists at the village will display their work in their gallery. Enjoy the music and refreshments. |
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Dates: March 24-25, 2012 Time: 10 am – 4 pm Place: variety of art studios in Fountain Hills Admission: $20.00 per person, good for both days
For further information call Michelle at 480-837-8920 |
| Click here to see a list of the participating artists |
| Sponsors: |
| Kelleher Realty & Associates, Paul & Wendy Kelleher |
| State Farm Insurance, Jon Klesner |
| Desert Canyon Golf Course |
| Dessert a la'Carte |
| Pat Lain |
| Lois Ann Shearer |