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"Songs of the Sirens" by Arthur Secunda

Thursday September 23rd-26th Weekend Exhibition Opening for internationally recognized artist Arthur Secunda will unveil his new Colorado inspired paintings entitled “Another Chapter”, along with a painting and print selection of five decades of work. Don’t miss the “meet the artist” reception Thursday Sept. 23rd  from 6-9pm only at occasions! by design. 

Western ArtWalk

Thursday October 14th from 7-9pm Western ArtWalk – the 21st annual Western ArtWalk is set to return Scottsdale to “West’s Most Western Town”. You will find plenty of live country music and cool guitar picking spread across eight blocks of the Scottsdale Arts District, Free restaurant samplings, fun prize giveaways and other special doings can be found along the ArtWalk route. 

Taste of Art ArtWalk

Thursday October 21st from 7-9pm Taste of Art ArtWalk The Arts District on Main Street and Marshall Way is hosting the Taste of ArtWalk Event where restaurants and chefs bring their menus to life with tantalizing food tidbits and wine. Amazing food and wine samples paired with equally amazing one-of-a-kind art makes for a terrific event every year. Come out and enjoy the Taste of Art ArtWalk. 

Ball Gown Dress by Marcia Sednek

Thursday November 4th from 7-9pm Wearable ArtWalk Participating galleries will feature one of a-kind jewelry and fiber “art to wear”. Occasions! by design’s folk artist Marcia Sednek showcases her “life size” ball gown hand crafted from vintage tins, wire mesh and found objects replicating her miniature dress series also featured at the gallery.

Thursday December 30th from 7-9pm Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk.This ArtWalk is an artistic preface to the big game at the Fiesta Bowl. Football fans and art lovers stroll the Main Street and MarshallWay art galleries combing their passion for the game and art. Join the fans in the party atmosphere with special artist displays, music and refreshments. 

Please don’t hesitate to call if you have questions regarding the schedule. (480) 423-0506. Thank you!

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Glass Bracelet by Kevin O'Grady

Join us March 11th for the Glass Act Festival ArtWalk, featuring  glass artists; Kevin O’Grady and Elodie Holmes. Kevin O’Grady is known throughout the U.S. and Japan as the most exciting and talented glass bracelet and marble maker today. Kevin’s Pyrex bracelets, marbles and Splash of Glass collections are both high-tech and artisitc. Each piece is a signed, one of a kind, unique work of art.

Elodie Holmes creates sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, and ornamental furnishings such as vases, bowls, paperweights and aroma lamps using a process called Liquid Light. This process involves working molten glass in an intense torch flame of light. Each piece whether a vase, paperweight or ornament has beautiful colors as well as a delicate dancing figure.

Kevin O’Grady will be here Thursday March 11th, to explain his process and technique. Elodie Holmes new line of vases, figurines and paperweights will be on display.

We are open seven days a week at our new location on Main street in the Scottsdale Downtown Arts District. Come join us for the ArtWalk and visit our new location.

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Arabian Horse Show Westworld hosts its 55^th year.

February 11-18^th, 2010.  Remember Valentine’s Day!

Showcasing over 2,000 Arabian horses, the event at Westworld brings in enthusiastic crowds from all over the world. Scottsdale Arts District welcomes visitor to enjoy extraordinary pieces of artwork. Occasions! By design offers a contemporary palate and promises to be exciting.

Our sophisticated art style is displayed throughout our Gallery through artwork, jewelry, and tabletop. Featuring for Valentine’s Day Vera Wang gifts, hand blown glass, Philabaum vases and perfume bottles and Kevin O’Grady glass bracelets. Also showcased is our one-of-a-kind watches that have been weathered, oxidized and age gracefully.

We look forward to seeing you! We are open seven days a week. You can reach us at (480) 423-0506.

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Riley Burnett, Diana Prianto, Fredric Duclos and Lily Barrack

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The Fiesta Bowl Art Walk was the first art walk of the New Year and it went off with a BANG. More than 150 tourists and Arizona residents visited Occasions! by design and enjoyed the wonderful weather and our beautiful fine art, jewelry and unique table top.

Many were visiting for the game that Monday and supported their team by wearing Boise State and Texas Christian University colors; others were here to see our beautiful new location.

Wishing you a Happy New Year.

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