We just received word that three sculptors in the Celebration of Fine Art have been selected to participate in the National Sculpture Society’s 75th Annual Awards Exhibition. Celebration artists Ken Newman, Vala Ola and Carrie Quade have all had pieces selected for this prestigious event. Over 200 of the nations top sculptors submitted pieces to be juried for this show. Only 56 were accepted and three of them are currently exhibiting at the Celebration of Fine Art. The selected works by these artists are on exhibit in their studios at the Celebration of Fine Art which runs through March 23rd.

Ken Newman’s bronze pheasant sculpture called, “Tail of Respect”

Carrie Quade’s bronze piglets called, “Petals’ piglets“

Vala Ola bronze sculpture called,”River Song“

With big crowds and record breaking sales the 18th annual Celebration of Fine Art is off to a smashing start. [Continue Reading]

The artists are arriving and building beautiful studios to display their new art. Hammers are flying and saws are running. Paint is drying and carpet is going down.

What does it take to create 100 studios? Artist’s creativity, 3 semi truck loads of lumber, drywall, light fixtures, paint and carpet, installation of ceramic kilns & glass kilns, instillation of life sized sculpture, 4 days of hard work, years of artistic learning and dedication to creating beautiful art, months of putting that talent into individual masterpieces and, TA DA, you have the Celebration of Fine Art.

 A special thanks to Tony Maribito and the Home Depot crew for the 3 semi trucks of raw materials!

Yes, as unbelievable as it may seem from the current chaos, we will be ready for you to see the grand opening of the 18th Annual Celebration of Fine Art at 10:00 am on Saturday January 12th, 2008. We look forward to seeing you there. This is truly a place where art lovers and artists connect.

January 12 at 10:00 am is coming fast.  Everyone is anxious for the 18th annual event to begin. The tents are going up and our out of state artists are leaving their snowbanks behind and heading for the sunshine.

We have some great coverage in the press. If you want to see what others are saying about the show you can pick up copies of these publications to preview the event and some of our talented artists; Art & Antiques “Collector’s Sourcebook” Winter 2008, Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine January 2008, American Style February 2008, American Art Collector, January 2008.

See you soon!