The 2026 Art in the Garden Festival was held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, with a variety of artists and vendors.
Saturday featured our annual Sparkling Tea event, where guests enjoyed a light meal catered by Arcadia Farms under a canopy of colorful umbrellas.
On Sunday, Phoenix Rotary 100 held its third annual TAKE FLIGHT reception celebrating the buyers and artists that participated in their butterfly fundraiser.
It was a beautiful weekend for celebrating spring, Shemer, and our vibrant community of artists and patrons!
Thank you to all of our Festival Artists, Vendors, Volunteers, and Attendees!
Arizona artists filled our lawn with spring-themed artworks!
Our food vendors provided plenty of options for the neighborhood all weekend long!
The Sparkling Tea is Shemer Art Center’s signature fundraising event at Art in the Garden. Attending guests enjoy sparkling wine, an assortment of teas, and delicious small bites provided by Arcadia Farms.
Pictured above, the winners of our annual most artistic garden hat award, a Sparkling Tea tradition!
Above, a young artist and her mother made paper flowers at our Art Zone.
Tinker Bell attended this year’s event, turning young artists into canvases for beautiful garden-themed art.
On Sunday, Phoenix Rotary 100 hosted its Take Flight fundraiser on our back patio. The handcrafted garden art butterflies could be found around our grounds leading up to the event.
Musician Alan Stee provided entertainment for the weekend.
Shemer instructors provided demonstrations in a variety of techniques and media. Pictured above, Sue Hunter painting a floral scene.
Photos by Matt Hinshaw/Hinshaw Photography
