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The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) has just announced its lineup of themed Gold Palette ArtWalks for the 2022 to 2023 season. In addition to the SGA’s weekly Thursday night ArtWalks, taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. throughout the Scottsdale Arts District — which runsalong Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue — the Gold Palette ArtWalks offer guests extended hours from 6:30 to 9 p.m., special activities and experiences such as complimentary wine tasting and refreshments, specialty themes that often align with the city of Scottsdale’s celebrations or observances as well as additional entertainment and activities.

The 2022-2023 Gold Palette ArtWalk lineup is as follows:

Thursday, Nov. 10 —Taking place in conjunction and partnership with the popular Canal Convergence Water + Art + Light, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, this special ArtWalk will highlight some of the participating artists featured in this year’s spectacular public art installation including Public Artist Jeff Zischke — who opened Zischke Design Gallery and Café in late summer and will be displaying his “Droplet” large scale light up sculpture at the Casa De Artistas plaza.

Thursday, Dec. 8 — This spirited Scottsdazzle-themed ArtWalk features holiday-centric artwork, gifts for the art lover, festive entertainment such as strolling carolers and a visit from Santa and other jolly experiences.

Thursday, Jan. 12 —The annual Demonstrate and Donuts eventserves as a fundraiser for the 100 Club of Arizona, a non-profit organization that has been providing assistance to statewide public safety agencies, officers, firefighters and EMT/paramedics as well as their families since 1968. In addition to live demonstrations and sampling sweet treats, guests can enjoy music by traditional bagpipe performers.

Thursday, Feb. 2 —In alignment with the city of Scottsdale’s Western Week festivities, this Gold Palette ArtWalk features authentic native artists and artwork, performances and more.

Thursday, March 2 —In honor and celebration of Scottsdale’s vibrant and thriving native art, culture and heritage, the Native Spirit ArtWalkhighlights the vast and incredible mediums that are inspired by and created by Native American artists. Themed activities, entertainment and exhibits take place within participating galleries as well as along the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District.

Thursday, April 13 —The “Old World Meets New World” ArtWalk is a new theme to the lineup this season and is set to feature great masters and stunning newcomers to the incredible Scottsdale arts scene.

The Gold Palette ArtWalks bring 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.The Scottsdale Gallery Association hosts its weekly ArtWalk most every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. In partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the SGA also presents multiple Gold Palette ArtWalk events per year that feature a dedicated theme and activities specific to that theme including demonstrations and more. For more information, visitscottsdalegalleries.com.