Sixteenth Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Festival Thunderbird Artists is excited to feature stone sculptor and artist, Carlos Moseley, for the 16th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Festival, March 6–8. The festival lines the north side of Avenue of the Fountains, from Saguaro Boulevard to La Montana.
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Master Rock Artist Carlos Moseley creates hanging, one-of-a-kind rock pieces out of colored stones found in nature. Native rocks and pebbles are collected, without disturbing the environment and incorporated together to create cleverly unique artworks. There are no limits of the imagination as Moseley has created early Western historical scenes, underwater images, animals, still life pieces, landscapes, modern day art themes and everything in between. His studio is located in Texas Hill Country, where his backyard provides him with the materials to create his pieces. He and his wife, Carol, are business partners and work together to travel throughout the United States and participate in 25 fine art events annually. After viewing Moseley’s works, patrons can stroll throughout this juried festival hosting more than 130 nationally acclaimed, award-winning artists from throughout the country and abroad. This event is located in the home to “One of the world’s tallest fountains,” Fountain Hills. At full power, the fountain rises 560 feet into the air and runs for approximately 15 minutes at the top of the hour, from 10am to 9pm daily.
Magic Bird Festivals presents the Fountain O’Green Artisan Market March 13–15. The annual event will take place in Fountain Hills at 16872 East Avenue of the Fountains, adjacent to the landmark Fountain Hills fountain. Attendees will browse handcrafted fine art and custom designs while celebrating green when the Fountain Hills Fountain spouts the shamrock-colored hue Saturday, March 14, at noon, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market offers a wide selection of exhibitors with fine arts and crafts, specialty gift items, health and wellness products, boutique clothing, jewelry and home décor along with local food vendors. Festival goers will also enjoy native-style flute music by Henry Molder daily, 10am–5pm. “We are fortunate with beautiful spring weather and the Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market is a perfect way to enjoy it,” said Magic Bird Festivals producer and founder Roberta Toombs-Rechlin. “Southwest-inspired fine arts and handcrafted wares from local and regional artisans will charm visiting tourists and residents of scenic Fountain Hills.” This free, family-friendly community festival is open daily from 10am–5pm. For information, call 602.332.4257 or visit www.magicbirdfestivals.com.
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Celebrate Spring at Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
In addition to the art and live music, presented by Teresa Joy and others, for $10, patrons receive an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass with six tasting tickets, allowing them to sample a broad array of wines from local to international wineries. Tasting tickets may be used for wine, micro-brews and flavored spirits, and additional tickets may be purchased for $1. This is the last event of Thunderbird Artists’ festival season. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is $3 and parking is free. (Admission is free for Fountain Hills residents.) Proceeds benefit the Sunset Kiwanis of Fountain Hills. Wilfong, “Life’s Dance” For details, visit www. thunderbirdartists.com.
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