Every first Saturday of the month through April 3, guided tours will be offered of the nearly 70 pieces of public art in the lovely community of Fountain Hills, Ariz. The tours will feature sculptures located at the Fountain Hills Community Center, along the Avenue of the Fountains, and at Fountain Park. This collection of public art is valued at over $1,000,000 and includes works by internationally renowned artists.
Volunteer docents will lead two tours and provide information about each work of art, the artist, and the inspiration behind the creation. Registration is required for the tours. The cost is $5 for each tour, which will include a souvenir porcelain mug for registrants to take home.
Registration for tours: On-line at http://www.fh.az.gov/recreation, or in person at the Community Center and Town Hall. You may also register on site the day of the art walk if space is available. Please allow approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each art-walk tour for same day on-site registration.
First tour: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. , will visit artwork along the Avenue of the Fountains and in Fountain Park. The tour starts at the Sip and Splash sculpture at Avenue of the Fountains and Verde River Drive in Fountain Hills. (pre-registration required.)
Second tour: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., covers the Sculpture Garden area, plus art in the Fountain Hills Community Center, library, parking lot and near Town Hall. It starts at the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center Entrance at 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills. (pre-registration required.)
Contact Information: Town of Fountain Hills: http://www.fh.az.gov/recreation
Tel: 480-816-5100 Fax: 480-837-3145
Address: 16705 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 - Map
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.
Volunteer docents will lead two tours and provide information about each work of art, the artist, and the inspiration behind the creation. Registration is required for the tours. The cost is $5 for each tour, which will include a souvenir porcelain mug for registrants to take home.
Registration for tours: On-line at http://www.fh.az.gov/recreation, or in person at the Community Center and Town Hall. You may also register on site the day of the art walk if space is available. Please allow approximately 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each art-walk tour for same day on-site registration.
First tour: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. , will visit artwork along the Avenue of the Fountains and in Fountain Park. The tour starts at the Sip and Splash sculpture at Avenue of the Fountains and Verde River Drive in Fountain Hills. (pre-registration required.)
Second tour: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., covers the Sculpture Garden area, plus art in the Fountain Hills Community Center, library, parking lot and near Town Hall. It starts at the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center Entrance at 13001 N. La Montana Drive in Fountain Hills. (pre-registration required.)
Contact Information: Town of Fountain Hills: http://www.fh.az.gov/recreation
Tel: 480-816-5100 Fax: 480-837-3145
Address: 16705 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 - Map
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.
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