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Explore a complimentary, unique art collection on New Year's Day!

 Looking for a cultural and relaxing New Year’s day idea? Well, you can leisurely experience a unique art collection for free, right inside and through the hallways of the Phoenician resort! Scottsdale is known worldwide for its art scene and most of the Scottsdale galleries and SMOCA will be closed on New Year’s Day. 

You can take a self guided inspirational tour of The Phoenician Art Collection, featuring one-of-a-kind artwork that illuminates the resort’s cultural design. The Art Collection highlights Old World and contemporary works of art by society’s most influential European, Asian and Native American artists.

The Italian masterpiece “Cavallo” by Fresco Ferrazzi , for example, is a priceless work lost during World War II and restored by the Mosaic School of Art at Vatican City. (The "Cavallo" treasure is pictured above with treasured resort concierge Jacque Payne.) 

Mirroring the resort’s magnificent design philosophy, the art collection seamlessly combines the richness of traditional European elements with a kaleidoscope of color and intriguing styles of the Southwest. Accentuating this distinctive ambiance are touches of 20th century Japanese artistry that bring a bold originality to time-honored techniques.

Included in the resort’s signature pieces are Navajo rugs, 17th and 18th century French tapestries, bronze and marble sculptures, monotypes, contemporary fiber art and watercolor paintings that adorn the main building. 

    (Kathy Shayna Shocket is a freelance Writer and TV -Field Producer based in Phoenix, AZ. The former TV Reporter has written for publications such as TIME Magazine, Money Magazine, PEOPLEMagazine, The Hollywood Reporter and The NEW YORK TIMES. You can reach her at    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  )