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Twentieth Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour rizona s largest and longest-running artist studio tour and sale, Hidden in the Hills (HITH), celebrates its 20th year during the last two weekends of November, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 18, 19 and 20 and November 25, 26 and 27. A signature event of the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills features 188 artists in 47 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. The free, self-guided studio tour offers seasoned collectors and art enthusiasts a rare chance to observe artists at work in their private studios, which are open to the public from 10am-5pm during the six-day tour. Each studio has one or more guest artists who also display and sell their work. All HITH artists are Sonoran Arts League members, and several will be coming from different parts of the state to participate in the annual event. Many guest artists also set up to demonstrate. This year s Hidden in the Hills promises to be one of the best yet, with a wide variety of styles, mediums and price ranges, says Pat Bell-Demers, Sonoran Arts League executive director and HITH event co-chair. With our studio tour taking place the weekends before and after Thanksgiving, it s also perfect for holiday shoppers who want to find an original, unique gift. For more information, call 480.575.6624 or visit www.hiddeninthehills.org. HITH 2016 featured cover artist Linda Korstad with her piece Wishing and Hoping Photo: Farbman Photography Live.Work. Donna Anastasi Explore The World Of North Valley Artists Enjoy this sneak peek into the working lives of just a few of the artists who will participate in the 20th Annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour & Sale. Presented by Sonora n Arts League, the tour takes place November 18, 19 and 20 and November 25, 26 and 27. Learn more about all of the participating artists at www.hiddeninthehills.org. Call 480.575.6624 for tour information. Dick Mueller 56 Susan Canasi Althea Sassman David Wheeler Gedion Nyanhongo Curt Mattson
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Sonoran Arts League Moving... The non-profit Sonoran Arts League is moving to Stagecoach Village, a decision that was prompted by its board when it became clear that the League s rapid growth necessitated a larger space. The move, which will take place in the fall, signifies the League s dedication to supporting artists, promoting art education and elevating the Desert Foothills region as a prominent arts community. This is a turning point for the League and our members, says Pat Bell- Demers, Sonoran Arts League executive director. This new space will allow us to consolidate resources into one location and permanently house programs, offices, classrooms, meetings, events and public art spaces. It s right in line with our mission, and we re looking forward to enhancing collaborations with community partners and supporting tourism through unique public art events. The League s history dates back to 1975, when a small group of artists created the Cave Creek Crafts Council, which morphed into the Cave Creek Arts Council and then grew to be the non-profit Sonoran Arts League. Twenty years ago, when the League started its first Hidden in the Hills artist studio tour, membership was hovering around 75 artists. Today, the League has more than 650 members who actively participate in community outreach programs, including mentoring programs, workshops, seminars, fundraisers and other activities, such as the Empty Bowls Project, the signature Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour & Sale, the Sonoran Small Works Show, free veteran art programs and the ARTREACH Community Studio. The League s Gallery at el Pedregal will remain in its spacious location on the second floor of el Pedregal in north Scottsdale. 58
...To Stagecoach Village We will continue to have our Pop-Up Wednesday events and other art exhibitions in the gallery, and we re looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Boulders Resort, Bell-Demers says. The League s new space will be located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road, Suites 143 and 144, in Cave Creek, on the east side of Stagecoach Village, across from Watson s Hat Shop and Indigo Crow Restaurant and Bar. For more information, call 480.575.6624, or visit www.sonoranartsleague.org. 59
Joel Wolfson Joe Netherwood Patricia Cain HITH STUDIO TOUR FEATURES ARTISTS FROM AROUND ARIZONA Th is year s 20th annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour features a record 188 artists at 47 studios during the last two weekends of November. While the studios are based throughout Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale, some Sonoran Arts League members will be traveling to the area to participate as guest artists. Joel Wolfson is a photographer coming from Flagstaff who will exhibit at Red Rope Studio, #40, hosted by Nancy Michaelson, near the intersection of Tom Darlington (Scottsdale) Road and Cave Creek Road. A long-time Sonoran Arts League member and contributor, Wolfson has participated in the tour since 2002. He is an internationally published photographer who loves teaching as much as shooting and he has pursued both passions since college. Other artists at Red Rope Studio include Patricia Cain, Kay Cummins and Althea Sassman. Morrie Elmer is a past president of the Sonoran Arts League and one of the original eight artists who began Hidden in the Hills in 1997. After moving to Concho in the White Mountains, he continued to travel back to the Desert Foothills for the tour every single year. The collectors who cherish his wood turned vessels return Cynthia Downs Althea Sassman each year, frequently bringing new friends and family to marvel at his delicate yet substantial forms. Elmer is a guest at Studio #33, High Desert Creations, hosted by Kathi Turner. Other guests include watercolorist Mary Boehm and mixed media artist Jan Griggs. This studio is just northwest of the intersection of Lone Mountain and Scottsdale Road. Not far from the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road at Jane Boggs studio #17, jeweler Cynthia Downs-Apodaca will be coming up from Tucson to exhibit her fine jewelry. The talented artist integrates traditional metalsmithing techniques with textile techniques to create stunning pieces featuring unusual stones, fossils and minerals. Other guests at the Boggs Studio include Sue Hunter, Ellen and Bill Leibow and Joe Netherwood, all award-winning artists in their respective fields. Guest artists will also be traveling from Anthem, Black Canyon City, Casa Grande, Fountain Hills, Goodyear, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Sedona, Tempe and other parts of Arizona. For more details, visit www.hiddeninthehills.org or call 480.575.6624. Morrie Elmer 60
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