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FALL 2021 ARTISAN MARKET & FESTIVAL SEASON
June 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - December 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm MST
We encourage all attendees, participating artists, and vendors to review our ever-changing policies and guidelines to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience at all annual events. Artist and vendor applications are now available at the below links.
FALL 2021 ARTISAN MARKET & FESTIVAL SEASON
Oro Valley Fall Artisan Market
Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
October 2 & 3, 2021
https://www.saaca.org/oro-valley-fall-artisan-market.html
The 2-day outdoor artisan market in Oro Valley showcases some of the Southwest’s finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, painting, and visual arts. In addition, pop-up music performances and food trucks will be onsite for attendees to enjoy. The event will feature a reduced capacity of 60 artisans and five food vendors. The curated arts and crafts market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses and artists who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind handcrafted products.
ARTIST APPLICATION https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/oro_valley_fall_artisan_market_october_2_3_2021
NON-ARTIST EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_non_artist_exhibitor_display_application
NONPROFIT EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_nonprofit_exhibitor_display_application
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/saacafall2021foodvendor
Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market (Formerly the Patagonia Fall Festival)
Patagonia Town Park, 325 McKeown Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624
October 9 & 10, 2021
https://www.patagoniafallfestival.org/
The 2021 event will take on a new feel in the community of Patagonia, AZ, with a reduced capacity and focus on supporting the entire Sky Islands communities. In light of the tremendous toll the pandemic has caused in communities throughout the State, the Sky Islands Tourism Association has decided to introduce the Sky Islands Artisan Market.
The event will focus on tourism to the Sky Islands region and introduce programming to support the small businesses, wineries, and regional experiences that only Patagonia, Sonoita & Elgin can offer. The weekend will feature the main event located at Patagonia Town Park, featuring up to 100 artisans, food vendors, and exhibitors, live music, entertainment, and picnic fun. Additional programming is designed to support businesses throughout the weekend. We encourage the community to visit the artisan market and take part in visiting local wineries, shops, outdoor spaces, and restaurants.
ARTIST APPLICATION: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/2021_sky_islands_artisan_market_october_9_10
NON-ARTIST EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_non_artist_exhibitor_display_application
NONPROFIT EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_nonprofit_exhibitor_display_application
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/saacafall2021foodvendor
POP: Art in Unexpected Places Festival
Kierland Commons, Kierland Boulevard, 15205 N Kierland Blvd Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
November 6 & 7, 2021
http://www.kierlandpop.com/
A series of interactive arts experiences – spanning live art, music, philanthropy, culinary, wellness and more will kick off the holiday season as part of the fifth-annual Kierland POP experience in Scottsdale. The festival will take place in 2021 with a modified structure to accommodate changing public health needs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Browse and shop from up to forty local artists, creators, and makers selling a variety of beautiful handmade creations. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or looking to treat yourself to something unique, these artists are sure to have something you’ll love!
ARTIST APPLICATION: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/2021_pop_art_in_unexpected_places_festival_november_6_7
This festival does not provide space for nonprofit, non-artisan or food truck vendors.
La Encantada Fine Art Market
La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
November 20 & 21, 2021
https://www.saaca.org/laefineart.html
From metalwork to locally-designed fashion, the open-air La Encantada Fine Art Market is an opportunity to support local artisans and fine art crafters while strolling the lush and ever-blooming garden walkways of the outdoor La Encantada Shopping Center. Artists are among the hardest hit during the pandemic. We invite the community to come out to support their work and be inspired by their creativity in a safe and socially distanced atmosphere and a kickoff to the holiday shopping season.
ARTIST APPLICATION: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/november_20_21_2021_artist_application_la_encantada_fine_art_market
This festival does not provide space for nonprofit, non-artisan and food vendors.
Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting
Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
December 4 & 5, 2021
https://www.saaca.org/holidayfestival.html
The Oro Valley Festival of the Arts and Holiday Tree Lighting is a two-day Festival that adds vibrancy to Oro Valley by creating opportunities for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to celebrate the arts alongside a meaningful celebration to welcome the Holidays. The mission of the Festival of the Arts is to connect art and the community by presenting an annual arts festival and by promoting the arts in the Southern Arizona community.
In 2021, the event will feature a reduced capacity of artists, featuring space for up to 120 exhibitors, artists, and food vendors. The event will maintain vibrancy by featuring student performances, Tuba Christmas performances, free children’s activities, and a modified community gathering around the Holiday tree for a unique tree lighting experience. More details will be announced in September 2021 as to the event details and activations.
ARTIST APPLICATION: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/december_4_5_2021_oro_valley_festival_of_the_arts_holiday_tree_lighting
NON-ARTIST EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_non_artist_exhibitor_display_application
NONPROFIT EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/fall_2021_saaca_nonprofit_exhibitor_display_application
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/saacafall2021foodvendor
All events will remain free and accessible to the community for participation.
About the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, preserving, and advancing the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place, and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences. SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) was created to develop cultivated programming that spotlights local creatives and celebrates unique culture while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their work. To date, SAACA has created over 200,000 arts-driven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development and accessible arts enrichment programs. SAACA continues to grow in footprint and impact while strengthening the bonds between people, place, and purpose.