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Scottsdale's Art Scene: Top Galleries To Visit

Scottsdale celebrates creativity in all its forms, so it’s no surprise that many of the city's top fine art galleries have found a home in Old Town, with the highest concentration of galleries located along Main Street and Marshall Way. Old Town's many galleries and muesums provide the perfect place for art aficionados—whether browsing or buying—to spend a sun-soaked day.


ART FOR EVERY TASTE & STYLE

The galleries in the Old Town Scottsdale Arts District host the free weekly ArtWalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday (except Thanksgiving).

Old Town is a vibrant, year-round destination that is home to dozens of galleries showcasing everything from local talent to works by internationally renowned artists. You'll also find two of the city’s most popular museums in Old Town, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. To help guide your artistic explorations, we’ve curated a list of premier galleries and museums, organized by genre.

Contemporary Art Galleries & Museums

Western and Native American Art Galleries & Museums

Landscapes

For the Eclectic Palate


THURSDAY NIGHT ARTWALK

The galleries in the Old Town Scottsdale Arts District host the free weekly ArtWalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday (except Thanksgiving).

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, the galleries along Main Street and Marshall Way stay open from 7 to 9 p.m., welcoming visitors with artist demonstrations, exhibition openings and live entertainment. Stroll at your own pace and experience the area's vibrant creative energy.

Old Town also is home to a variety of 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.