The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) invites art lovers to the Gold Palette ArtWalk on Thursday, November 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Kicking off SGA’s 2024-25 season, this ArtWalk will be held in Scottsdale’s Arts District along Main Street and Marshall Way and align with Canal Convergence events to create an inspiring night of art and culture.
“We are grateful for the ongoing partnership with Canal Convergence because it is the perfect marriage of art supporting art,” SGA President Jinger Richardson said. “We are thrilled to continue this partnership in support of incredible local art and look forward to welcoming our regular guests as well as those who have yet to experience a Gold Palette ArtWalk or Canal Convergence.”
Presented by Scottsdale Arts, Canal Convergence 2024 invites guests to explore artworks that challenge perceptions and reveal new insights through the theme of Reflections. Canal Convergence is an entirely outdoor immersive event transforming the Scottsdale Waterfront into an illuminated, open-air art gallery.
This year’s event features large-scale, light-based artworks, educational workshops, family-friendly activities, art and history tours, live music at the Herberger Stage, dance performances, a two-night mini film festival, a beer and wine garden, the return of the One Water Brewing Showcase beer-tasting event, food trucks, and more.
Founded in 1875, SGA is a coalition of gallery owners dedicated to showcasing and promoting fine art in Scottsdale’s vibrant art district. The weekly ArtWalk series highlights a curated selection of works across 30 galleries, while the annual Gold Palette ArtWalk features extended hours, unique themes, and additional entertainment. From seasoned collectors to casual visitors, these events make Scottsdale’s art scene accessible to everyone. This year’s participating galleries will feature special exhibitions, including:
Altamira Fine Art 7038 E. Main St.
During the event, Altamira will showcase the works of Native American and Hispanic artist John Nieto. Nieto’s distinctive style combines subject matter, expressionist technique and intense color. He has produced bronze sculptures, etchings, lithographs, and silk-screen prints.
Bonner David Scottsdale 7040 E. Main St.
Bonner David Scottsdale will present an opening reception for Luminosity, featuring new works from artists Francis Livingston and Robert LaDuke. Luminosity will be on display until November 30.
Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery 7100 E. Main St.
Gallery owner and artist Cyndy Carstens will host the opening of her new series, For the Love of Drawing. This display will feature pen-and-ink drawings, including many from her 2024 sketchbook.
King Galleries 7077 E. Main St.
King Galleries is pleased to present the exhibition “Voice of Arizona.” This piece will feature classic and contemporary Hopi-Tewa pottery and paintings by Marcia Molnar.
The Legacy Gallery 7178 E. Main St.
The Legacy Gallery will display Kim Wiggins’s new Unexpected West collection. In this exhibition, viewers will be enchanted by Wiggins’ brushstrokes and exaggerated forms.
The Signature Gallery 7177 E. Main St.
The Signature Gallery will showcase limited-edition bronze sculptures by Raymond Gibby, who is celebrated for blending whimsy, emotion, and realism. Each piece tells a story and invites curiosity.
T.H. Brennen Fine Art 7150 E. Main St.
T.H. Brennan Fine Art will feature oil-on-linen works by J. Louis, including Interweave and Cliff’s Edge. These highlight Louis’s rich textures and emotional landscapes.
Wilde Meyer Gallery 4142 N. Marshall Way
Wilde Meyer Gallery presents various figurative works by artists like Peggy McGivern and Wayne Salge. From abstract to impressionist, this exhibition explores diverse styles.
For more information, visit scottsdalegalleries.com or canalconvergence.com.
