On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA), presents its first Gold Palette ArtWalk of the New Year. The event’s theme is “New Year, New Beginnings” and it takes place from 6:30-9 p.m. throughout the Scottsdale Arts District, which stretches along Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd. and north of Indian School Rd. on Marshall Way to 5th Ave.

“A new year is all about fresh beginnings, new starts, making resolutions and working toward improving and enhancing our lives.,” said SGA President Jinger Richardson. “This theme reflects these elements through each artist’s unique lens and we look forward to presenting the New Year, New Beginnings Gold Palette ArtWalk as a kickoff to 2025. We invite the community to join as we ring in the new year with incredible art and entertainment.”

Featured events and exhibitions within participating member galleries during the ArtWalk include:

Art One Gallery, Inc.

4130 N. Marshall Way

Kick off 2025 with fresh, artistic talent at Art One! During the ArtWalk, the gallery is pleased to feature five new artists creating live for the first time including Jeremy Bruno, Liz Christy, Tamara Poff, Levi Silver and Bradley Slocum. Watch and meet these emerging artists and enjoy delicious donuts from The Local Donut.

Bonner David Galleries

7040 E. Main St.

During the Artwalk, Bonner David Galleries presents new work by hyper-realist artist John Schieffer. “The Shadows That We Cast” is part of the gallery’s 2025 season “Splashes of Color,” beginning with Magenta Red and showcases Schieffer’s largest collection of works to date. The exhibition runs from Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 through Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

On the Edge Gallery

7045 E. Main St.

Art enthusiasts are invited to drop in and meet featured artists Carol McDonald and Joel Stevenson during the event. McDonald calls herself an “intuitive idealist” drawn to abstract art, with no agenda. Her paintings incorporate her natural affinity for vibrant colors, dynamic, flowing movement and elements of light. Stevenson creates abstract oil works and wood sculptures. Inspired by the many twists and turns of everyday life, his works exhibit his vision of this energy, movement and beauty reflected in the dances through daily dilemmas.

The Marshall Gallery

7106 E. Main St.

The Marshall Gallery presents the dual show, “Shouts and Whispers: Man and Nature Pierce the Sky,” which provides art enthusiasts with the rare opportunity to experience the harmonious blend of two genres. A meet and greet with the two featured artists, BC Nowlin and Shari Lyon, will take place during the event. Nowlin brings depth and legacy to his new series, a striking departure from his past work that retains his signature style and story. Lyon brings her latest encaustic work, where her impressive facility with this most difficult medium is all the more worthy for its allure.

The Signature Gallery

7177 E. Main St.

During the ArtWalk, the gallery is pleased to host an enchanted evening of art, elegance and mythos as acclaimed artists Ron and Sheila Ruiz unveil their latest creation, the “Midas Touch” collection. This series features limited-edition bronze butterflies adorned with luminous 22-kt. gold-gilded and 6-kt. white gold-gilded finishes.

Wilde Meyer Gallery

4142 N. Marshall Way

In conjunction with the city of Scottsdale’s “New Year, New Beginnings” ArtWalk, Wilde Meyer Gallery will present a show of their artists’ most recent works. 

The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s weekly ArtWalk, held most every Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, highlights the finest art in Scottsdale featured throughout more than 30 galleries and two museums — Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. In addition, the SGA’s Gold Palette ArtWalks, with multiple events throughout the year, feature extended hours, a dedicated theme and specialty activities including entertainment, refreshments, demonstrations and more. For more information, visit scottsdalegalleries.com.