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Surprise City Hall outdoor public art focus of next sketching tour

The next Surprise outdoor art sketching tour on Thursday, Oct. 9 will center on public art outside of City Hall.

Courtesy city of Surprise

The next Surprise outdoor art sketching tour on Thursday, Oct. 9 will center on public art outside of City Hall.

Teaching artist Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around in a low-stress, judgment-free zone.

The Arts HQ Gallery, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, will be the starting location of the tour at 9 a.m. Register at surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

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Surprise City Hall outdoor public art focus of next sketching tour

Courtesy city of Surprise

The next Surprise outdoor art sketching tour on Thursday, Oct. 9 will center on public art outside of City Hall.

Posted Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 am

The next Surprise outdoor art sketching tour on Thursday, Oct. 9 will center on public art outside of City Hall.

Teaching artist Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around in a low-stress, judgment-free zone.

The Arts HQ Gallery, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, will be the starting location of the tour at 9 a.m. Register at surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

This free event is for all ages and skill levels. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this sketching tour, and sketchbooks and pencils will be provided.

Attendees should bring good walking shoes, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water. Artists will be sitting on benches and grass that is outdoors, so appropriate dress is suggested to enjoy the experience outdoors.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.