Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026 | 10 am – 4 pm

The Shemer Art Center is pleased to announce the dates of its 2026 Shemer Arizona Arts Festival, held every year just in time to kick-off holiday shopping!

This two-day festival, scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2025, will once again feature works of art created in a variety of mediums by over 40 Arizona artists! Each day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this event will also feature art demonstrations, Arizona authors, an interactive $5 Art Zone, live music, food & beverage vendors, and a silent auction! Additional activities planned include the fourth year of the Shemer’s signature Sidewalk Chalk Festival.

Initially established in 1988 as Sunday @ Shemer, this long-time event is unique in that it showcases only Arizona artists. Each year it serves as one of four fundraising events held to support the programming and exhibitions held at the non-profit Shemer Art Center. In addition to welcoming new visitors, this event demonstrates the Shemer’s mission and dedication to showcasing and supporting Arizona artists, which it has been doing since 1984!

Click HERE to read more about this year’s event!

Click HERE to read about sponsorship opportunities!

Click HERE to find student volunteer sign-ups, and HERE to find adult volunteer sign-ups!

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!