An annual community event celebrating visual and performing arts created by Scottsdale K-12 Students
When
Friday, March 21, 2025
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
Skysong
1201-1475 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Who
This is a FREE public event open to the entire community!
A little about this event
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest at SkySong is a free, two-day festival of creativity that includes performances, interactive demonstrations, creative interventions, and culinary delights from local food trucks throughout the SkySong campus.
Over the course of the event, attendees will experience performances and art exhibitions delivered by Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) students, family-friendly arts activities presented by Scottsdale Arts and community partners, and interactive demonstrations from City of Scottsdale departments.
5,000 +
Attendees
1000+
Students create Artwork
800+
Performers on stage
Music & Performances
Tunes and tales on stage
Relax under the iconic SkySong tent at the Main Stage or head to the other end of the street for the more intimate Cafe Stage and enjoy performances throughout the event by SUSD choirs, bands, theatre groups, and orchestras.
Interactive Art Workshops
Masterpieces in the making
Absolutely anyone can be an artist—no experience required! Join Scottsdale Arts for a creative adventure where imagination takes center stage. Join artist Debra Lee Murrow in a collaborative mural project and decorate your own souvenir tote bag with artist Eli Richard. Come create, connect, and express yourself in a fun and welcoming environment. Your masterpiece is waiting to be made!
Photo Credit: Betty Hum Photography
Art Exhibitions
Celebrating creativity across mediums
Experience the incredible talent of over 1,000 SUSD elementary, middle, and high school students as they showcase their creativity across a variety of art forms. From vibrant paintings and intricate drawings to imaginative sculptures and mixed-media creations, this exhibition highlights the diverse range of mediums explored by young artists. Celebrate their passion, hard work, and artistic achievements in an inspiring display of budding talent.
Community Activites
All ages interactive fun
Meet our City of Scottsdale and community partners! Play games in the park with Parks & Recreation, become an environmental steward with Solid Waste, and be a literary champion with the Library Services team, and participate in hands-on activities from our arts and culture partners.
Photo Credit: Betty Hum Photography
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Hands-on building activities with blocks, bridges, cardboard tools, and more!
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Scottsdale Artists’ School
Think beyond paper and fuse natural, found, and recycled objects with traditional techniques while exploring themes and refining your style.
Blue Zones Project Scottsdale
Check back for more information about their interactive activity for this event!
Scottsdale Community College
School representatives will be onsite providing resources and information about programs and degrees at SCC.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Create your own funky pins with doodles or magazine cutouts!
Blue Zones Project Scottsdale
Get creative with art activities that bring Sonoran Desert climate and environmental issues to life!
Photo Credit: Fourth Element Marketing
Food & Dessert Trucks
Rolling out the good stufff
Satisfy your cravings while soaking in the creative vibes! Our event features an array of food trucks serving up delicious eats and sweet treats. Grab a plate, find a spot, and enjoy a feast alongside the art-filled festivities!
Buy a Bowl, Feed a Soul!
Alli Ortega Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Scottsdale Community Partners (SCP) will be holding their annual Alli Ortega Empty Bowls Fundraiser in the lobby entrance of the event in SkySong Building 1. There will be bowls crafted by SUSD students and the Scottsdale community available for purchase, in addition to an online auction featuring class bowls, art, and various goods donated by the community. Funds raised will support all SCP programs, in partnership with City of Scottsdale Human Services, such as the Vista del Camino Food Bank, Back-to-School, and Healthy Packs weekend food program for SUSD students.
This incredible event comes together because of these partnerships
Thank you for your support!
