Friday, November 20, 2026 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Each year the Shemer Art Center recognizes ONE Arizona artist who has achieved great success in his or her career and made an impact within the state. This year the Shemer Art Center is pleased to announce our 2026 honoree, Tom Eckert!

The evening will once again include an amazing exhibition and cocktail reception with the artist ,starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Shemer Art Center, followed by a dinner and program starting at 7 p.m.

Our 2025 honoree was The Patania Family.  Previous honorees include Tom Bollinger, Ed Mell, Mayme Kratz, Mark Klett, Beth Ames Swartz, Bill Nebeker, Merrill Mahaffey, Jim Waid & Angela Tassoni.

Click HERE to learn more and purchase tickets for this year’s event!  

Click HERE to see photos from our 2025 event!

Friday, February 19, 2027 | Time TBD

PUBLIC ART IN ARIZONA: WHAT’S NEW & UPCOMING?

Phoenix is one of the top public art cities in the country! The goal of this annual forum, presented once again in partnership with the City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture and with the participation of other municipal public art programs, is to provide an educational and networking opportunity for Arizona artists engaged in public art. A benefit of this will be for attendees to be introduced to the Shemer Art Center and learn about our mission of supporting and showcasing Arizona artists and our outdoor Sculpture Garden, including OUR upcoming exhibition opportunity, Arizona Sunsets!

Click HERE to learn more and purchase tickets for the event!

Saturday & Sunday, Dates TBD | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Set on our front lawn in our beautiful sculpture garden, this fun, two-day event will feature more than 20 Arizona artists selling one-of-a-kind works of art created in glass and ceramic, plus paintings, mosaics, jewelry, and more! Attendees will enjoy the colorful display of garden-themed artist tents with bright umbrellas, live music, food and beverages, and a silent auction.

Check out last year’s event HERE!

Saturday, Date TBD | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This year, the Shemer Art Center will host our 11th Annual Furry Friends Fine Arts Festival, featuring artists, vendors, live music, dog performances, tricks and carting parades, food & beverage vendors, an animal art raffle, and more!

This is a great event and a dog-gone good time for all, celebrating art, animals and community!

Check out last years event HERE!

Saturday & Sunday, November 6 & 7 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Make plans now to attend the Shemer Arizona Arts Festival, one of Arizona’s premiere and longest-running arts festivals! Formerly referred to as Sunday @ Shemer, this event has been held since 1988 at one of the most historic sites in Phoenix, the Shemer Art Center! This year’s event will be in early November, just in time to kick-off holiday shopping, Arizona style!

Event highlights will included over 40 Arizona artists selected from all across Arizona, providing attendees the opportunity to shop one-of-a-kind works perfect for gift giving! Plus there will be Arizona chalk artists participating in the 4th Annual  Signature Chalk Festival! Other activities include a silent auction, kids zone, food and beverage vendors, and more!