Main Street Arts District

Scottsdale is a popular destination for art collectors and those who love viewing art in museums. There are more than 100 galleries in the city and most of them are located close enough to one another that visitors can browse the area on foot. The Main Street Arts District is an area of town that features a number of galleries that are a part of the Scottsdale Gallery Association, a group of art dealers who joined together to promote the Scottsdale galleries and to create a weekly ArtWalk event. The gallery association also funds art events in local schools, bringing the arts to education in Arizona. The ArtWalk is a weekly event that brings visitors to Main Street to tour the numerous galleries, socialize, and enjoy the environemtn. The ArtWalk is held on Thursday evening year round from 7 pm until 9 pm. The galleries on Main Street hold open houses and welcome visitors from all walks of life into their stores. You can take your time strolling through the interior and exteriors of the gallery. There are horse-drawn carriage rides in the area and trolleys usually run from the free parking areas a few blocks away. ArtWalk is great for people watching and great for experiencing the best of Tucson's rich art community.