Scottsdale celebrates creativity in all its forms, so it’s no surprise the city boasts an entire neighborhood devoted to art. Located in the heart of Old Town, the pedestrian-friendly Historic Arts District brings together Scottsdale’s premier galleries and museums, offering the perfect place for art aficionados—whether browsing or buying—to spend a sun-soaked day.
ART FOR EVERY TASTE & STYLE
The Scottsdale Arts District is a vibrant, year-round destination home to dozens of galleries showcasing everything from local talent to works by internationally renowned artists. The district also features two of the city’s most popular museums. To help guide your artistic explorations, we’ve curated a list of premier galleries and museums, organized by genre.
Contemporary Art Galleries & Museums
- Anticus Fine Arts & Bookstore
- Bonner David Galleries
- Gebert Contemporary
- J Klein Gallery
- Klingeler Gallery
- The Marshall Gallery
- Royse Contemporary
- Waddell Gallery
- Wilde Meyer Gallery
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Western and Native American Art Galleries & Museums
- Altamira Fine Art
- Bischoff's Gallery
- Casa de Artistas
- Cowboy Legacy Gallery
- Crazy Horse Gallery
- Faust Gallery
- John C. Hill Antique Indian Art Gallery
- King Galleries
- Knox Artifacts Gallery
- The Legacy Gallery
- Open Range Gallery
- R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery
- The Signature Gallery
- Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques
- Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Landscapes
For the Eclectic Palate
- American Fine Art
- DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal
- Gallery Andrea
- Jim Sudal Ceramic Design
- Mainview Gallery
- On The Edge Gallery
- Pavilion Fine Arts Gallery
- T.H. Brennen Fine Art
- Paul Scott Gallery
- Larsen Gallery
- Quan’tum Art, Inc.
- Pejman Gallery
- The Signature Gallery
- Udinotti Gallery
- Xanadu Gallery
THURSDAY NIGHT ARTWALK
If you’re in town on a Thursday evening, don’t miss the weekly Scottsdale ArtWalk, the nation’s longest-running event of its kind. During ArtWalk, galleries throughout the Historic Arts District stay open from 7 to 9 p.m., welcoming visitors with artist demonstrations, exhibition openings and live entertainment. Stroll Main Street and Marshall Way at your own pace and experience the district’s vibrant creative energy.
The Arts District is also home to some of Old Town’s most popular restaurants and wine-tasting rooms, making it easy to enjoy a meal or a glass of wine before—or after—an evening of gallery hopping.
Throughout the year, special Gold Palette ArtWalks take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m., featuring themed programming that blends art, music and entertainment.
For more information on Scottsdale’s art scene in Old Town and across the city, view or download The Art Guide.
