The Scottsdale Gallery Association is pleased to present its Small Works, Big Talent Gold Palette ArtWalk. The event takes place Thursday, April 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the Scottsdale Arts District, which stretches along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School Road on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue.

During the event, guests can enjoy live entertainment and refreshments. Participating association members will host themed exhibitions highlighting small works of amazing artists within their galleries, according to a press release.

“It is our goals as an association to uncover and advocate for all types of art and artists in our community and beyond,” Scottsdale Gallery Association President French Thompson said in the release. “We are thrilled to debut our ‘Small Works, Big Talent’ ArtWalk, which highlights a variety of art mediums on a small scale.”

The following galleries are featuring exhibitions within their storefronts during the event:

Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery

7100 E. Main Street, #B

Guests are invited to peruse and purchase new small works paintings as well as enjoy live music and light refreshments inside the gallery.

Gebert Contemporary Art Gallery

7160 E. Main Street

An installation of smaller works by John Randall Nelson will be on view at Gebert Contemporary during the event. Among this variety of works, the smallest dimension is 11 inches and the largest is 24 inches.

On the Edge Gallery

7045 E. Main Street

Spring has sprung at On the Edge Gallery! During the ArtWalk, guests are invited to drop in and meet multiple artists including Allison Shock, who creates idiosyncratic clay works are inspired by the natural world, Nancy Palmisano, whose works are inspired by florals and landscapes, and Carol Bendell, whose pastels and watercolor, both utilizing solid drawing skills, are the foundation of her compositions.

The Signature Gallery

7177 E. Main Street

The Signature Gallery is pleased to feature an exhibition of original contemporary southwestern artwork by Ray Tigerman. The event will showcase Tigerman’s art alongside his live performances as an accomplished country-western singer. In addition to artwork and live music, guests can enjoy a selection of wine, refreshments and light bites.

Wilde Meyer Gallery

4142 N. Marshall Way

Throughout April, Wilde Meyer Gallery will present a show of small works by gallery favorite artists. During the ArtWalk, the gallery will host a reception featuring artists Sandra Pratt, Dara Daniel, Alix Stefan, Jaime Ellsworth and many more.

Scottsdale Art Auction at Legacy Gallery

7178 E. Main Street

Following the ArtWalk on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, the Scottsdale Art Auction takes place at the Legacy Gallery. Each day begins with registration and preview from 9-11 a.m. and auction begins at 11 a.m.

The highlight of this event is the rare and important oil painting “The Broken Rope” by Charles Russell. One of only a handful of Russell’s oils to come to market over the past decades, “The Broken Rope” is expected to bring between $5 million and $7 million.
Other unique pieces include the Russell Bronze “A Bronc Twister,” Frederic Remington’s Bronze “The Cheyenne,” “The Sculptor” by Eanger Irving Couse, “Carmelita,” an oil by Nicolai Fechin and “A Singer” by Walter Ufer.

The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s weekly ArtWalk, held most every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, highlights the finest art in Scottsdale featured throughout more than 30 galleries and two museums — Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. In addition, the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s Gold Palette ArtWalks, with multiple events throughout the year, feature extended hours, a dedicated theme and specialty activities including entertainment, refreshments, demonstrations and more. For more information, visit scottsdalegalleries.com.