Scottsdale Art Week Returns to the Valley

The annual art fair features work from over 120 galleries worldwide and a variety of programming.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Scottsdale Art Week, an annual art fair featuring work from more than 120 galleries around the world, is returning to the Valley next week at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The event, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari, will take place from March 19-22 and will showcase thousands of pieces for attendees to view and purchase, including work from renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí. In addition to the art fair, the event will include cultural programming with discussions led by leading gallerists, museum directors, artists, and art experts.

Why it matters

Scottsdale Art Week has become a major cultural event in the Phoenix metropolitan area, drawing art enthusiasts from across the region and beyond to experience world-class artwork and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the art world. The event highlights Scottsdale's growing reputation as an arts destination and provides a platform for local, national, and international artists and galleries to showcase their work.

The details

The art fair will feature 5 Ferraris and 32 sculptures on display, in addition to the thousands of pieces available for purchase. The event will kick off with a private preview on March 19 for media and VIP attendees, followed by an Opening Night Vernissage on March 20 that will include award presentations, live music, and a wearable-art runway show. The fair will be open to the public from 11am to 7pm on March 20-21, and 11am to 5pm on March 22. Throughout the event, there will be a variety of programming, including discussions on art collection care, the intersection of art and design, and the global contemporary art market.

  • Scottsdale Art Week will take place from March 19-22, 2026.
  • The private preview for media and VIPs will be held on March 19 from 1pm to 6pm.
  • The Opening Night Vernissage will take place on March 20 from 6pm to 9pm.

The players

Scottsdale Art Week

An annual art fair featuring work from over 120 galleries around the world, presented by Scottsdale Ferrari and held at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Amy Gause

The director of Scottsdale Art Week, who stated that the event's cultural programming reflects the broader ambition of bringing together local, national, and international voices from across the art world.

Trey Brennen

The owner of T.H. Brennen Fine Art, who conceived the idea for Scottsdale Art Week after attending an art fair in the Hamptons.

Cara Romero

A photographer who will participate in a conversation at the event.

Emilia Mickevicius

The Norton Family assistant curator of photography at the Phoenix Art Museum, who will participate in a conversation with Cara Romero.

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What they’re saying

“'Our cultural programming series reflects the broader ambition behind Scottsdale Art Week, bringing together local, national and international voices from across the art world.'”

— Amy Gause, Scottsdale Art Week Director (ktar.com)

What’s next

The art fair and associated programming will continue through March 22, 2026, providing art enthusiasts in the Phoenix metropolitan area with a multi-day celebration of visual arts and culture.

The takeaway

Scottsdale Art Week has established itself as a premier arts and culture event in the region, attracting galleries and artists from around the world and offering the public a chance to engage with a diverse range of contemporary and traditional artwork, as well as thought-provoking discussions about the art world.