Celebration of Fine Art

Art and passion arguably go hand-in-hand. For sculptor Paul Rhymer, the passion for art was something innate from childhood – perhaps sparked by his grandparents and parents who were all artists.

“I’ve been doing [art] since I can remember,” Paul said. “I started out doing a lot of painting and drawing, then got into sculpture.”

After graduating with an associate’s degree in art, he took a job with the Smithsonian Institution doing taxidermy and model making. Paul held this position, doing three-dimensional work for the museum, for more than 25 years.

His time at the museum coupled with his passion for birding and waterfowl hunting has shaped his artistic style and inspires his sculptures today.

“I love translating my experiences with animals and wildlife, and seeing what I can do with that in creating sculptures,” Paul said. “I like the creative process…and I love the influence of other artists and how that’s changed my work.”

Paul uses the labor-intensive lost wax process to create his bronze works, and it’s evident passion is behind each masterfully crafted piece. Aside from his love for art and wildlife, Paul said being around other creative minds also fuels his passion.

“Being here at the Celebration of Fine Art is wonderful because there’s all of these incredibly talented people here, and I’m already working on some collaborative pieces,” he said.

It’s that time of year again for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, known as the”Greatest Show on Grass”. This perennial Scottsdale favorite event is located less than a mile from our new site at the southwest corner of Hayden Rd and the Loop 101 (exit 35). The TPC Scottsdale is the host of this great event which attracts golfers and golf fans from around the world. It promises to be an exciting week as approximately 150,000 fans will visit the Phoenix Open over the next 7 days.

For those who may need a break from the golf action, we invite you to come on over to the Celebration of Fine Art where you’ll find 100 artists who are at the top of their game waiting to share their works of art with you. Including Ron Anderson from Santa Barbara, California who created this great mixed media piece called “Tropical Links”

Tropical Links by Ron Anderson

The weather promises to be absolutely beautiful. The energy and the passion of the artists is contagious. You’ll watch them at work and share in their creative vision. The season pass allows unlimited visits through March 25. Visiting the Celebration of Fine Art is like hitting a hole in one for art lovers! So, enjoy some golf and then enjoy some art and make your stay in Scottsdale one to remember! We will be open from 10 am to 7 pm on Thursday, 2/2 through Saturday, 2/4. Normal hours are 10 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.

Look for our big white tents and one-acre sculpture garden just of the Loop 101 at Hayden. Hope to see you soon!

New location map. SW corner of Hayden Rd and Loop 101, off exit 35.

If you wish to use MapQuest to find the show site, please use the address of our neighbor about 1/2 mile south of us. Sheraton Desert Oasis at 17740 N Hayden Rd. Our tent is about a 1/4 of a mile to the north of this property.

The 2012 Celebration of Fine Art is in full swing. All we can say is “wow”! The show looks spectacular! The artists have definitely brought their very best works of art. In addition, they all did an amazing job with their studio set up. The transformation is completely awe inspiring! The response from our visitors has been overwhelmingly positive!

We are proud and honored to represent such an elite group of artists and thrilled to share this experience with YOU! Please do whatever you can to get here to see this show. You’ll be glad you did. If you are in the area on Saturday, January 21 you’ll enjoy seeing a live demonstration of the lost wax bronze casting technique presented by artist Paul Rhymer. There will also be ceramic firings along with all of the with the usual painting, sculpting, glass blowing and fusing and jewelry making and much more! Everyday offers a chance to make a new memory!

Hope to see you soon!

Locator Map for Celebration of Fine Art

If you wish to use MapQuest, the nearest registered address is 17700 N Hayden Rd. This is about 1/2 mile south of us. Look for our big white tents. We are just off the Loop 101 at exit 35, on Hayden Rd.

Well, maybe even a better experience!! We are over the moon about the 2012 Celebration of Fine Art collection of artists. We believe it is the strongest group of artists that we have ever had. The range of work is impressive and the quality is exceptional. We can’t wait to share it with you. The artists are busy finishing pieces created just for this show – just for you! I’ve been hearing from a lot of them that they are burning the midnight oil as they turn their creative ideas into magnificent works of art! Excitement is building. The artists will be arriving in a short time to prepare their studios, display their work and set up their work space for the 10 weeks of the show. You’ll find them creating new works every day January 14 through March 25.

We are putting the finishing touches on the new site at the SW corner of Hayden Rd and Loop 101. We are thrilled with the new site and eager to share it with you. Without a doubt one of the greates bonuses of the new site is the spectaular view of Scottsdale’s Mc Dowell Mountains. The way the light plays off of the contours of the land and the colors play across the peaks is sure to inspire some great works of art and some peaceful moments for all of us.

Moon Over McDowells

We wish you all the best in 2012 – health, happiness and abundance. See you at the Celebration!
Susan, Jake and the Celebration family!