Tours of Arizona Artists’ Studios
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA)
and Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours
Jan.15 / Feb. 19 / March 19, 2014
9.30 a.m.
This spring, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) is partnering once again with Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours to provide art lovers with a special behind-the-scenes set of excursions to visit Valley artists in their personal studios.
Starting with the first trip on Jan. 15, 2014, SMoCA and the cultural tour company Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours, led by proprietor Ace Bailey, will roll out a three-part tour series featuring both established and emerging Arizona artists.
Participants experience a monthly trip revealing an insider's glimpse into the creative process of working artists. Each monthly tour lasts about four hours and will feature talent such as painter/sculptor William Barnhart and glass artist B.J. Katz.
This unique experience allows tour-goers the privilege of personal artist interaction, observance of on-site practices and the opportunity to witness artists' creative methods, ideas and lifestyles directly in the studio setting. See art in the making and hear artists talk about their inspiration on their home turf through these tours.
Special note of interest:
Rotraut Klein Moquay, the widow of celebrated French artist Yves Klein,
is on the March tour. Rotraut’s work is often big and stunning with vibrant colors.
TICKETS:
Non-member 3-part series $201; single month tour $67
Only non-member single tickets are available at www.smoca.org
Members 3-part series $186; single $62 at 480.499.TKTS (8587)
DETAILS:
Participants will travel by bus and will visit approximately three studios/art venues during each monthly trip. The tours can be purchased as a three-part package suite or there are options to pick and choose individual studio visit month dates as desired. Lunch is not included, so tour-goers are encouraged to bring a lunch/snacks and beverage and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Check-in at the SMoCA Lobby begins at 9 a.m. The tour bus leaves promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Non-ticketing questions: Ace Bailey, 480.634.6850, ace@ultimatearttours.com
Architectural Glass Mural by B.J. Katz. “Wind in the wilderness” by B.J. Katz
B.J.’s factory/studio is located in Tempe.
Painter/sculptor William Barnhardt’s studio (outside) (inside)
