Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Now in its 16^th year, the Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale returns to the valley this fall. During the two-day event, Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, guests can tour local home art studios, meet and greet with local artists and shop one-of-a-kind art treasures for their own homes or as gifts to art-lovers for the upcoming holidays.

“We are thrilled that the Camelback Studio and Art Sale continues to grow in size and demand,” said Lynn Gustafson, owner of the Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale. “This event is a special opportunity for us as artists to connect one-on-one with the art enthusiasts in the valley. We appreciate the ongoing support for our community and local art as a whole.”

Since its inception, the Camelback Studio and Art Sale has grown to represent a wide array of mediums for art lovers of all kinds, all handmade by local artists who live and work in the area. This year, the tour features 40 renowned local artists and 13 home studios from 40^th St. and Camelback Rd. to 44^th St. and McDonald to in and around mid-Phoenix and south Scottsdale.

Studio tour stops include:

Stop 1 – 5831 N. 46^th Pl., Phoenix

Artists: Kevin Caron Studios, LLC; Mark Caron Wood Art and desert visions and abstracts by Nancy Pendleton

Stop 2 – 5844 N. 45^th Pl., Phoenix

                Artists: ReFashioned Art and Cyn Silva Art

Stop 3 – 5516 N. Camelback Canyon Dr., Phoenix

                Artists: Leibow Fine Art— photography by Bill Leibow and oil paintings by Ellen Leibow

Stop 4 – 4808 N. 40^th Pl., Phoenix

Artists: Studio K, Inc., Ceramics by Judith, C. Marcus McCarty ceramics and Blkbox Ceramics

Stop 5 – 5002 E. Oak St., Phoenix

                Artists: Tuomisto-Bell Studio/Foundry, Shelley Hackett Art and Perpetuity Pottery,

Stop 6 – 5454 E. Vernon, Phoenix

                Artists: Art Works

Stop 7 – 2633 N. 58^th St., Scottsdale

Artists: Sunshine State of Art Designs, Karma Jean Art and Cindi Shaffer and Alison Heavirland of Astral Glass Studio, LLC

Stop 8 — 2626 N. 56^th Pl., Scottsdale

Artists: Studio 56^th

Stop 9 — 5628 E. Vernon, Scottsdale

Artists: Three Star Owl Clay, oil paintings by Devon Meyer and Gedion Galleries

Stop 10 — 2320 N. 58^th St., Scottsdale

Artists: Mixed media by Joe Ray, Michael Ceschait ceramic sculpture and ware, handmade artistic soap by Shirley Knipp, OMG Pet Art, silk paintings and wearable art by Cheri Reckers

Stop 11 — 5702 E. Wilshire, Scottsdale

Artists: ArtGlass Works, ceramics by Mary Delmege, Anita Ferrah Works of Heart, Julie Gilbert Jewelry, J. Period LLC, Healthy Healing and Art and Tres Elegante Designs

Stop 12 — 5909 E. Edgemont Ave., Scottsdale

Artists: Borg Metal Art, Pam Harrison Art, Quaintly Qute Designs, jewelry by Shelly Taylor

Stop 13 — 6809 E. Coronado Rd., Scottsdale

                Artists: Andrea Merican Art, LLC

Guests can chose any of these stops from which to begin their self-guided tour. Art enthusiasts are encouraged to visit a few of their favorites or work their way to all 13 stops to explore undiscovered art such as wearable art, jewelry, handmade gifts, painting, sculptures and much more. The Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale serves as an opportunity to connect the community to local artists, to support their talents and to purchase some original art.

Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 12. Admission is free. A printable map and additional details can be found at camelbackstudiotour.com.