SPRING 2018 34 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM Spring Arts & Culture Directory SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS’ SCHOOL Scottsdale Artists’ School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to the artistic enrichment of the community and to developing the capabilities of artists and aspiring artists of all ages by teaching the applied fundamentals of fine art. SAS founded in 1983, is located in the historic Loloma school building, in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts’ District. As a multifaceted visual arts organization, we feature over 200 diverse art programs along with an innovative youth academy, arts-outreach programming, community availability, and scholarship offerings. We believe in the importance of the arts on society and continuing the tradition of fine art education. scottsdaleartschool.org SCOTTSDALE GALLERY ASSOCIATION A visit to the Scottsdale Arts District is one of the best fine art experiences anyone can have. For over 40 years, galleries have exhibited a diverse selection of paintings, sculpture and jewelry by world-class artists. Along with the City of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Gallery Association is proud to sponsor another year of the famed Thursday Night ArtWalk. Please check www.scottsdalegalleries.com for the season , s schedule. All are invited! scottsdalegalleries.co m SCOTTSDALE ARTS Through its partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and educational opportunities that foster active, lifelong community engagement with the arts. Founded in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multidisciplinary arts organization offering an exceptional variety of programs through three acclaimed divisions – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and Scottsdale Public Art – serving more than 400,000 participants annually. s cottsdalearts.org

SPRING 2018 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 35 Spring Arts & Culture Directory SCOTTSDALE PHILHARMONIC The Scottsdale Philharmonic was founded in 2012 with the mission of bringing classical music to people of all ages in the community — free. The nonprofit has more than 120 volunteers which includes 75 professional musicians, dedicated board members and enthusiastic volunteers who share their time and talent for each of the performances. The organization is funded by donations from patrons, grants and sponsors. The Philharmonic was nominated for the Governor’s Arts Awards for the past three years for its contributions to the community. scottsdalephilharmonic.com THEATER WORKS Theater Works is a non-profit theater that provides the most comprehensive programming of any performing arts organization in the West Valley. Now entering its 32nd season, Theater Works serves students from preschool through college age by producing full season , s of theater ( MasterWorks), youth theater (YouthWorks), puppet theater (PuppetWorks), educational camps, workshops, and youth performance troupes (Stardust, Kids Alive!, and YouthWorks Academy). As the managing tenant of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Theater Works also offers a diverse range of programming from nationally-known musicians and comedians, through regionally significant culturally-specific theater and dance troupes, to locally-based community events. theaterworks.org SHEMER ART CENTER Located in the very first home built in Arcadia, the Shemer Art Center provides a unique setting in which residents and visitors can learn about and enjoy visual art through daily classes, weekend workshops, monthly lectures, exhibitions and events. After-school art classes and summer camp programs for children are also offered, and an on-site gift shop and outdoor sculpture garden offer one-of-a-kind works of art for sale, all of which foster the Shemer Art Center’s mission to support and showcase Arizona artists. shemerartcenter.org