Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Artwork from more than 125 accomplished fine artists from around the globe will be on display at the Thunderbird Artists’ 6th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival Friday through Sunday, February 10-12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7135 E. Camelback Road in Scottsdale.

Armenian sculptor Nobe Babayan will headline the fine art festival as this year’s featured artist. Babayan is best known for his small, medium and life-size bronze sculptures that combine contemporary and classical styles to bring each piece to life. Babayan is just one of the artists who will be showcased at the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival, one of the state’s premier juried fine art shows. Attendees can listen to live music and sip fine wine as they peruse the wide variety of paintings, drawings, charcoals and pastels, sculptures, bronzes, sparkling hand-blown glass, wood, clay, metal, stone, gourds, one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and more.

In addition to meeting award-winning artists and enjoying live musical performances, festival attendees can participate in world-class wine tasting. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1.

Admission to the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival is $3 for adults, and free for children 17 years or younger. Parking is free all weekend. For more information, call (480) 837-5637 or visit www.ThunderbirdArtists.com.