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Kierland Commons to host new Fine Art & Wine Festival Oct. 29–30

Posted 10/3/22

Kierland Commons shopping center in Scottsdale is the place to go this fall as it introduces a new outdoor festival for the community.

Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place …

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Kierland Commons to host new Fine Art & Wine Festival Oct. 29–30

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Kierland Commons shopping center in Scottsdale is the place to go this fall as it introduces a new outdoor festival for the community.

Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30 with the Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, a Wine Garden from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

More than 100 artists from around the world will create a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery on the shopping center’s Main Street, with a collection of original art representing various cultures and a range of subject matter and media, including still-life, landscape, portraiture, nature and abstract. Original works include bronze, clay, glass, metal and wood sculptures, as well as paintings on canvas, mixed media, fiber art, hand-blown glass, handcrafted jewelry, photography and more.

The artists will be juried by a group of professionals in the industry whose focus is creativity, quality, presentation and uniqueness.

Those 21 and older will enjoy a Wine Garden, where they can taste wines from 15 of Arizona’s best wineries while strolling along Main Street. Wilcox Wine Country, a region in the southeastern part of the state associated with Arizona Farm Wineries and Vineyards, is organizing the wine aspect of the event.

The Willcox area leads Arizona’s wine grape production, growing 74% of the state’s wine grapes. The region is also home to the most highly rated Arizona wines by Wine Spectator magazine.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., David Ryan Harris will hold a live outdoor concert at the event. The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has produced, written and performed with the likes of John Mayer, Dave Matthews, India.Arie, Cassandra Wilson and Guy Sebastian with whom he co-wrote the RIAA platinum-certified “Battle Scars.” Harris’ independently released album, “Lightyears,” features guest appearances from John Mayer, India.Arie and Nikka Costa.

Additionally, Colton Avery, a singer-songwriter from Phoenix will also perform as the opening act. Avery was discovered by The Script, who took him to London where he honed his skills as an artist, fusing a UK singer-songwriter sound with American pop sensibilities. He’s performed at popular venues such as The Wiltern, Croke Park and the O2 before returning to the United States to focus on songwriting.

Various delectables will be available from a selection of gourmet cottage vendors, local confectionaries and food concessions to complement the festival experience. The shopping center also boasts 12 chef-driven restaurants, outdoor cafes and retail shops.

Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival is produced by Vermillion Promotions, which is also the producer of Tubac Festival of Art, ranked No. 3 in the country.

The Art Festival offers free admission and is open to all ages of the public. Those 21 and older can purchase a ticket for $30 to $35 for the Wine Garden. The ticket price includes a commemorative wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. Proceeds from Wine Garden ticket sales will benefit Horse’s Help, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that serves the special needs and at-risk community by using horses and people to improve quality of life.

To purchase Wine Garden tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kierland-fine-art-wine-festival-oct-2022-tickets-407104980957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.