Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

On Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Western Week ArtWalk serves as the official kickoff to the City of Scottsdale’s Western Week, including multiple events that recognize Scottsdale as “The West’s Most Western Town” such as the arrival of the Hashknife Pony Express, the Parada del Sol’s Trail’s End Festival, and the two-day family-friendly American Indian Festival. The Western Week ArtWalk features live music from Desert Dixie band, line dancing instruction and demonstrations, and displays of traditional and modern Western artwork. Participating galleries include:

On the Edge Gallery
7050 E. 5th Ave.
On the Edge Gallery will be showcasing three artists that capture the Native Spirit through their artistic journey including Tim Gallegly (pastel and pencil), Gabriel Salcido (metal) and Karen Stecker (mixed media), as well as works of more than 40 local artists and refreshments.

River Trading Post
7033 E. Main St.
River Trading Post hosts the Golden Fleece Trunk Show, debuting during the Western Week ArtWalk from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on February 8 and 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry presented by Martin Seiden of the Golden Fleece Trading Company.

Wilde Meyer Annex
7100 E. Main St.
Opening on February 1 and running through February 28, Wilde Meyer’s “Western and Native Expressions” group show exhibit, features a reception on February 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to coincide with ArtWalk.

Wilde Meyer Gallery
4142 N. Marshall Way
The Gallery’s “Interpretations of the West” group show exhibit, features a reception on February 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to coincide with ArtWalk. The exhibit debuts February 1 and closes February 28.

For more, www.scottsdalegalleries.com.