By Erin Kain By Erin Kain | December 4, 2024 | Lifestyle, Feature, Guides,
Scottsdale’s vibrant art scene is ever-changing, but these top 10 galleries stand the test of time.
Electric pieces by Dion Johnson grace Bentley Gallery.
ART ONE GALLERY, INC.
Discover something completely new at Art One Gallery, which is dedicated to showcasing and supporting the creative talents of local high school and college students as well as emerging artists. The gallery receives new inventory daily, so there’s always something unexpected to explore. artonegalleryinc.com
BENTLEY GALLERY
Bentley Gallery has showcased incredible contemporary artists, from paintings and sculptures to drawings and installation art, for the past 40 years. This year’s inaugural Artisan Palates, where lauded chefs craft dishes inspired by current exhibitions, have been the talk of the town. bentleygallery.com
BONNER DAVID
This dual-gallery concept hosts up to 30 artists at a time in two different styles. Peruse contemporary pieces like Hunt Slonem’s iconic bunny motifs and Nathan Fischer’s abstract coastlines, or peep the more traditional offerings like Frank Livingston’s nostalgic paintings and Jane Jones’ beautiful bouquets. bonnerdavid.com
DE SARTHE
Originally founded in 1977 in Hong Kong, de Sarthe opened its Scottsdale location to thorough fanfare in 2022. The gallery focuses on boundary-pushing contemporary and 20th-century pieces direct from Asia, like audiovisual works by Emmett Potter and Lin Jingjing’s beloved paintings layered with thread. desarthe.com
“Totem” by Elena Golberg at The Marshall Gallery
FAUST GALLERY
Faust Gallery opened in 1996 with the goal of representing American Indian artists who have mastered their craft, preserving history and pioneering Native artistry. The gallery has worked with many significant jewelers over the years, including Charles Loloma, Harvey Begay and Larry Golsh. faustgallery.com
GEBERT CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
Specializing in contemporary, abstract paintings and sculptures, Gebert Contemporary routinely showcases upscale pieces by mid-career and emerging artists (though it has been known to show works from emerging artists, too). Pieces are sourced globally from countries like Belgium, Germany, Mexico and Spain. gebertartaz.com
ON THE EDGE GALLERY
On The Edge Gallery is a nonprofit, member-operated fine art gallery that advances and supports the exquisite art scene in Arizona. Over 40 juried artists are represented at a time and include a variety of different mediums, including watercolor, metal sculptures, photography, ceramics and more. ontheedgegallery.com
De Sarthe showcases a variety of Asian artists, including these pieces by Ma Sibo.
RYAN SMITH FINE ART
Ryan Smith is a professional landscape and nature photographer and his gallery produces fine art photography prints. Nature lovers will appreciate his many different series, with snapshots of mountains, meadows, the American southwest, the island of Kauai, vintage automobiles and so much more. ryansmithfineart.com
THE MARSHALL GALLERY
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, The Marshall Gallery showcases glass and sculpture, paintings and art furnishings in its stunning Main Street space. The shop features over 70 artists, from Naomi Brown and George Bucquet to Nocona Burgess and Frank Seckler. themarshallgallery.com
XANADU GALLERY
Named after the art-filled mecca in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem “Kubla Khan,” Xanadu Gallery showcases bright, exotic artworks for the discerning collector. Expect colorful wall climbers and other mixed-media sculptures by Ancizar Marin, or snag an eye-catching abstract canvas by Ana Maria Botero. art.xanadugallery.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF ARTIST AND BENTLEY GALLERY; COURTESY OF THE MARSHALL GALLERY; COURTESY OF DE SARTHE GALLERY/MA SIBO