Helping Shape Public Art in Scottsdale

Excited to share some new ways I'm getting involved with public art here in Scottsdale.

I've been appointed to the Scottsdale Public Art Advisory Board (through Scottsdale Arts, formerly the Scottsdale Cultural Council), serving a term from October 2025 through October 2028. I was also invited to take part in the Scottsdale Arts 10 Year Public Art Plan Focus Group this past November, helping shape the vision for public art in the city over the next decade.

In addition, I'm serving on the Artists Selection Panel for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Public Art project, reviewing and selecting artists for this upcoming installation.

It's a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the public art landscape in a city I care deeply about, and I'm looking forward to the work ahead.

2025 Scottsdale Artists' School Beaux Arts Gala

I was honored to donate work to the Scottsdale Artists’ School Beaux Arts Gala this November. Two pieces found new homes, and I’m grateful to everyone who attended and supported this incredible school.

Crossroads. Acrylic. 6” x 6”. 2019.

Galaxy. Acrylic. 12” x 12”. 2025.

A Few Pieces Found New Homes at the Box 5.0 Event

A few pieces found new homes at The Box 5.0 event—a three-part pop-up art show and sale in November at 180 Degrees Design + Build. I’m honored to have been included, with works by over 20 modern and contemporary artists. Thank you to everyone who supported the show—a portion of each sale was donated to the Arizona Architecture Foundation.

Intersection. Acrylic & ink. 12” x 12”. October 2022.

Untitled. Pen & ink drawing. 14” x 17”. June 2024.

Untitled. Pen & ink drawing. 14” x 17”. June 2024.

Honored to Join Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona

Honored to be invited to join Contemporary Watercolorists of Arizona, Inc.

Founded in 1969 and based in Phoenix, this juried organization limits its membership to just 40 artists at a time. I'm grateful to Stan Kurth for sponsoring my invitation, and proud to have joined the group as a Member effective October 28, 2025.

Being part of a community with this kind of history and standard of craft is a real privilege, and I'm looking forward to growing as an artist alongside such talented peers.

'Galaxy' Accepted into the 2025 Arizona Artists Guild Statewide Juried Exhibition!

I’m excited to share some wonderful news - my art piece titled ‘Galaxy’ has been accepted into the prestigious 14th Annual Arizona Artists Guild Statewide Juried Exhibition!

This year, the exhibition received 152 submissions, and only 61 artworks were selected to be part of this competitive showcase. I’m honored to have ‘Galaxy’ chosen among such talented artists.

The exhibit will be held at the WHAM Community Art Center located at:
16560 N. Dysart Road, Surprise, Arizona 85378.

Exhibition Dates:
August 1 – 29, 2025

Reception & Awards Ceremony:
Saturday, August 9, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

I invite art lovers and supporters to join the reception to celebrate the amazing works featured in the show and to connect with the Arizona art community.

Stay tuned for more updates, and hope to see you there!

Galaxy, Acrylic on canvas board, 12x12, May 2025

New Exhibit! Second Installment of 'An Unlikely Pair'

New Exhibit Alert!

The Friends of Scottsdale Public Library are hosting the second installment of the exhibit “An Unlikely Pair” at the Scottsdale Heritage Connection Gallery, located in the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. This unique exhibit explores the award-winning collaboration between Scottsdale Architect, myself, and Brooklyn Public Artist Vito Acconci for the Loloma Multimodal Transit Center (1994-1997). The Center is renowned for its seamless integration of architecture and public art, creating a unified sculptural vision expressed throughout every detail.

This new exhibit continues the dialogue started at the The Gallery at Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, curated by Form Space Vision and Cece Cole.

HIGHLIGHTS

- A 100-year timeline showcasing the historical evolution of the project site from the 1920s to today

- The project’s design and construction process from 1994 to 1997

- Recent site developments, including the nearby Museum of the West

EXHIBIT DATES

- October 15, 2024 – February 1, 2025: Exhibit on display during library hours

- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Opening Reception & Gallery Talk with Curator Cece Cole and Architect Douglas Sydnor, FAIA

- Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 am: Loloma Multimodal Transit Center Field Tour & Talk with Douglas Sydnor, FAIA (RSVP required at scottsdalelibraryfriends@gmail.com)

LOCATION

3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

This exhibit is made possible by a Scottsdale Community Arts Grant and the Friends of Scottsdale Public Library.

Exhibit design in collaboration with Sydnor Design.

Art Store Now Live!

We’re thrilled to announce that our online shop is officially LIVE! 🎨✨ Visit the ‘For Sale’ page to explore the collection and find the perfect piece for your space. We offer shipping across the U.S., with local pickup available in the Phoenix area. Choose from framed or unframed options to suit your style. Happy shopping!

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Pictured here: ‘Sparks,’ 12”H x 12”W, acrylic/pen & ink, Summer 2022 - FOR SALE. An explosion of warm colors, sweeping linework, swiggles, and ghosted fragments; all visually anchored with a wide horizontal brown band as the backdrop.

Form. Space. Vision. Exhibit Extended

The Form. Space. Vision. exhibit featuring my work with artist Vito Acconci on the Loloma Transportation Center in Scottsdale, AZ has been extended through June 30, 2024 at the Gallery at Mountain Shadows Resort. Exhibit curated by Cece Cole.