Artisan Tour 2026 – Info for Artists
Welcome to the Artist Tour 2026 –
A vibrant 3-day celebration of local creativity in beautiful Fountain Hills!
🗓️ March 6, 7 & 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
This is your chance to share and sell your original artwork while connecting with art lovers in a warm, supportive setting. All mediums and experience levels are
welcome in this NON-JURIED show.
🧑🎨 Who Can Participate?
- Open to all artists — from emerging to established
- All media welcome: painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, photography & more
- Must be a current member of the Fountain Hills Art League.
- Reselling or showcasing work created by others is not allowed.
👉 Not a member yet? Join here https://www.artinfh.com/benefits-registration and become part of our creative family!
📍 Locations – Where Artists Exhibit
You may show your work at:
🏡 Private Studios & Homes
Artists living in Fountain Hills may show at their own home or studio
You can also volunteer to host another artist who lives out of town or in a gated community
🖼️ Local Galleries
Fountain Hills galleries may participate as a tour stop
All participating gallery artists must be current Fountain Hills Art League members
Galleries do not host outside artists
🏛️ Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
We’re excited and grateful that the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce is offering their space to support the tour 2026.
- Up to 3 artists can exhibit and sell their work at this location
- No demo is required
- At least one of the three artists must be a current Fountain Hills Chamber Member
That member will also be responsible for coordinating the space and ensuring everything
runs smoothly during the event
🏬 Local Businesses
In support of our goal to integrate the community and uplift local businesses, some artists will be placed at partner businesses throughout Fountain Hills.
- This is an option you can select when you register
- The Art League will assign your location and introduce you to the business
- No demo is required for artists at business locations
🤝 What’s a Host?
A host provides a location for 1–2 additional artists to exhibit.
Hosts can be any local artist, business, or supportive community member in Fountain Hills.
Each host location may feature up to 3 artists, each working in a different medium.
🔔 Important Dates & Commitments
- Set-Up: Thursday, March 5 (by end of day)
- Tour Dates: March 6–8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Take-Down: Sunday after 4:00 PM
⛅ This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.
🖌️ Artist Spots Are Limited!
There is a maximum of 30 artists to keep things dynamic and personal.
📅 Registration deadline:
September 30 (or until all spots are filled!) First come, first served — don’t wait!
🧰 What You’ll Need
Your own tables, display materials, and full setup
Let your booth reflect your unique style!
📍 Signage & Flyers (Provided Free!)
🗺️ Flyers
Professional color tri-fold brochures
- Includes: Tour map, artist list, sponsor list
- Your role: Help distribute brochures in the area.
🔽 Signs
Studio
- Up to 4 directional street signs
- 1 large sign for each host house or gallery
- Artists must place and remove signage daily
- Signs must be down by 5:00 PM
- Placement maps will be available in the Members-Only page
Business
- Local Business- More info to come
- Looking for Volunteers
✨ Artist Guidelines
🎨 Artwork:
Only your own original work may be displayed or sold
❌ No reselling or showcasing work created by others
🎥 Artist Demos:
- All studio artists will offer a short, 15-minute demo
- Demos should be simple, informal, and engaging
- Each artist will be assigned a time slot (included in brochure/website)
❗ Artists showing in galleries, businesses or in the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce are not required to do demo
🚲 Explore the Tour
Visitors can enjoy the tour by car, bike, or foot — discovering creativity all across Fountain Hills!
❤️ Giving Back
A portion of proceeds goes to local schools to support art supplies and youth art education.
Your participation helps nurture the next generation of artists!
📣 Let’s Spread the Word!
Once registered, please help us promote the tour:
- Share info and brochures with friends & family
- Post on social media
- Forward emails & event links
- Contact your HOA and announce it on their newsletter
This year, we’ve got a powerhouse marketing team working behind the scenes — promoting every artist online, in print, and across the community.
✨ Why You Don’t Want to Miss This!
The Fountain Hills Artist Tour is more than just an art event — it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Whether you’re in it to share your passion, grow your audience, or give back, this is your moment to shine.
Here’s why you’ll want to be part of it — and what you’ll miss out on if you don’t:
✅ Showcase and sell your art directly to hundreds of art-loving visitors in a local,
supportive setting.
✅ Gain visibility through marketing support, a tour brochure, social media,
website features, and signage.
✅ Be featured on a curated map and artist guide distributed widely throughout the town.
✅ Connect and network with local artists, collectors, and the broader community.
✅ Inspire others, especially youth, and contribute to school art supply fundraising.
✅ Enjoy the experience of being part of a fun, walkable, and scenic art event
without the stress of large fairs.
🚫 Don’t be the one who hears about how amazing it was — be the one everyone came to see.
Spots are limited to just 30 artists, and they’re already filling fast.
🎯 Registration closes September 30 (or sooner if filled)
🖋️ Join now and claim your place before it’s too late!
🌮 Let’s Connect!
We’d love to meet you! Join us at any of our regular gatherings:
• First Monday of the month, Tour Meetings, 8:00-9:00AM, Fountain Hills Chamber, FH
• First Monday of the month, FH Art League Meeting, 6:00-7:30PM, FH Community Center, FH
• Weekly Wednesday Coffee Chats, 10:00-11:00AM, Fountain View Coffeeshop, FH
• Fourth Tuesday of the month, Taco Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00PM, Desert Canyon Golf and Grill, FH
📧 Interested in joining the tour or have questions?
Reach out to Veronique Benoit, Tour Director 2026 at: veronique.benoit@icloud.com
Let’s make the 2026 Artist Tour our best and most inspiring yet.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Fountain Hills! 🎉