Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

On December 3-4, 2021, the Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League will join forces to present the inaugural Winter Artisan Market, a unique holiday shopping experience celebrating local artists and makers. Approximately 75 regional fine artists will participate in this juried show, exhibiting their original, handmade creations. For attendees, this free-admission event will offer the perfect opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and works of art from a variety of mediums, including jewelry, painting, photography and more. The Winter Artisan Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Holland Center, 34250 N. 60^th Street, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85266.

As attendees browse the diverse selection of handcrafted works, they will also be able to meet the artists and learn about their creative processes. This chance to forge a personal connection with talented local artists is one of the key highlights of the Winter Artisan Market, as it creates a distinctive “Main Street” shopping experience reminiscent of the days before the internet and big-box stores were the vendors of choice. Shoppers will not simply be purchasing inanimate works of art – they will gain insight into the consciousness of the artist while enjoying a friendly, intimate, unhurried shopping experience.

Located in North Scottsdale, the Holland Center is a vibrant, community-oriented 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization celebrating art, education and service in the Desert Foothills region. Formerly known as the Foothills Community Foundation, the Center offers a vast array of programs, including lifelong learning classes, fine arts exhibits, performing arts through the Desert Foothills Theater and more. For more information, visit https://hollandcenter.org.