By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit that provides assistance to public safety officers and their families, will be the beneficiary of the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s Gold Palette ArtWalk.
Themed “Demonstrate…and Donuts,” the event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 14. This special Gold Palette ArtWalk will feature donut-sampling opportunities at many of the Scottsdale Arts Districts’ participating galleries along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to Fifth Avenue.
Local donut shops are donating the sweet treats, and entertainment includes traditional bagpipe musical performances and demonstrations from local artists.
“We are indebted to the protection and safety that our Scottsdale Police and Fire departments provide to residents and businesses throughout the city,” said French Thompson, Scottsdale Gallery Association president.
“This event is a fun and unique way for us to engage the community, thank these first responders for their service and give back to them for all they do for us.”
The following galleries will be featuring special live demonstrations.
Anticus Fine Art, Books, Jewelry and Design
3922 N. Scottsdale Road
During the event, Anticus presents an interactive “dueling” demonstration—Paint and Brush versus Clay and Chisel featuring painter Seth Gordon and sculptor Phillip Payne creating art on the same topic side by side.
Carsten’s Fine Art
7077 E. Main Street, Suite 5
During the event, Cyndy Carsten will demonstrate her personal techniques in painting light.
Mainview Gallery
7120 E. Main Street
Guests can have donuts while enjoying works from featured artists Dale Terbush (landscape painter) and James N. Muir (sculptor).
On the Edge Gallery
7050 E. Fifth Avenue
During the event, the gallery will feature multiple artists demonstrating how their art is made for guests to enjoy.
Quantum Art Inc.
7077 E. Main Street, Suite 16
Quantum Art’s renowned artist John Gleason will create a sculpture at his work bench.
Wilde Meyer Gallery
4142 N. Marshall Way
From 7 to 9 p.m. during the event, Wilde Meyer features painter Diane Barbee, who will demonstrate her skills. A group show of gallery artists will also be on display, including works from painters Jim Nelson, James Koskinas, Julie Schumer, Stephanie Paige and Linda Carter Holman and sculptors Ken Kasten, Siri Hollander and Wayne Salge.
Xanadu Gallery
7039 E. Main Street, Suite 101
Guests can watch as artist Shalece Fiack exemplifies how she adds gold leaf to her acrylic paintings for a unique effect.
The Gold Palette ArtWalk brings together the finest art in Scottsdale, including 28 galleries and two museums—Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.
During the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s weekly Gold Palette ArtWalk, presented in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Arts District offers free trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides to various restaurants, museums and galleries throughout Old Town Scottsdale. Free parking areas and valet service are offered.
Scottsdale Gallery Association, Gold Palette ArtWalk: “Demonstrate…and Donuts,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 14, scottsdalegalleries.com, free admission.
