Desert Design Week (DDW) is set to make its highly anticipated return this fall, bringing design, art, and architecture to Phoenix and Scottsdale from October 8-15. Featuring a curated mix of immersive events, the series will showcase emerging and established artists and creatives across a variety of venues and disciplines.
The biannual event, founded by Ruth Price, first launched in October 2024 and gained momentum with its spring 2025 edition, which drew over 1,300 attendees to 13 diverse happenings. From pop-up art galleries and designer markets to architectural home tours and artist receptions, Desert Design Week has established itself as a destination for creative expression and design culture in the desert Southwest.
“We’ve seen an incredible response and have some special experiences planned for October’s event series,” Price said. “The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation will be opening the vault to share art from the personal Wright family collection for the first time.”
Open studio tours, panel discussions, art and design exhibitions, and more will inspire attendees. Among the highlights of the fall lineup are two special events at Taliesin West, hosted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. These will feature never-before-seen works from the family’s personal collection – an unprecedented opportunity for art and architecture enthusiasts.
Additional programming includes art exhibitions at Red Modern, Camelback Flower Shop, and Local Nomad, as well as an ikebana floral and tea tasting experience led by Amy Williams and ceramicist Betina Chow in her studio, The Bodega. Design discussions and studio visits will also play a central role.
Guests include nationally and internationally recognized names such as Molly Kidd, Studio SGT, and the team at Rose Uniacke, in a conversation hosted in partnership with Galerie Town. Wiseman & Gale Interiors will open its doors for a sensory design experience. Green Room Landscape will host a behind-the-scenes look at its process through a studio tour and talk. A selection of artist studio tours will round out the week.
With most events expected to sell out, attendees are encouraged to join the mailing list for early access and updates on new programming as it’s announced. Learn more at desertdesignweek.com.
