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Arts & Culture

Scottsdale's captivating Sonoran Desert setting has proven irresistible to artists from all walks of life. Let Scottsdale be your creative muse as you discover one of America's top arts destinations.

Art flourishes inside the walls of more than 100 galleries, one of the most concentrated collections in the nation. This vibrant cultural destination also is home to internationally acclaimed museums and architectural icons, renowned arts festivals, the country's longest running art walk, world-class performance spaces and an award-winning public art program that dots the community's landscape with striking statues and dramatic fountains.

Let Scottsdale inspire the artist within you!

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Live Music


Gettin’ Down in the Desert: Scottsdale’s Summer Concerts


Looking for a way to amp up your Scottsdale travel itinerary? Add any one of these concert or entertainment series to your set list.

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Downtown Scottsdale


Public Art Walking Tour


Discover downtown Scottsdale's 10 most-celebrated public art works on this self-guided, 60-minute walking tour.

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Art Galleries


ArtWalk the Line


Downtown Scottsdale's Thursday night ArtWalk is a 30-year tradition that's popular with both residents and visitors alike.

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Scottsdale Museums


7 Standout Museums


Stay cool this summer by exploring these 7 standout - and air conditioned - musuems.

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Approachable Art


Art is for Everyone


While Scottsdale’s travel amenities are some of the best around, there’s much more to us than sparkling pools and big name hotels.

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Planning Tools


Arts & Architecture Itinerary


Scottsdale is a hot spot for inspiring architecture and world-class art offerings; even American Style has voted it one of the “Top 25 Arts Destinations” five times over.

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