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Whet Your Appetite For Art -
"A Taste Of Art ArtWalk"
Coming to Scottsdale Downtown March 18, 2004

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - (February 9, 2004) Jumpstart your appetite for art! A feast for the eyes and the palate is just a starlit evening away as "A Taste of Art ArtWalk" is kicking off the 26th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival early this year. On Thursday, March 18, 2004 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm The Scottsdale Culinary Festival joins forces with the Scottsdale Gallery Association to bring downtown Scottsdale an ArtWalk like none other.

Gallery show openings, artists' receptions and a host of food sampling stations will flood the Scottsdale art district providing a seemingly endless wonderland for food and art connoisseurs alike. This inaugural special event is a precursor to April's Scottsdale Culinary Festival and what a better way to begin to rev up your taste buds. Bring a date or the whole family to stroll the streets for a lovely evening of fine art and world-class fare.

Be there as dozens of the Southwest's greatest art galleries open to the public as they host multiple opening receptions featuring premiere artists from all over the U.S., including the winning artist for the 2004 Scottsdale Culinary Festival, Jenny Foster. Top artwork of all styles will be showcased in a variety of media.

There are plenty of nearby free parking areas, and easy access to local hotels or famed Scottsdale eateries. The event is free of charge and takes place along Main Street, Marshall Way and surrounding Scottsdale Downtown. So bring your appetite for culture and cuisine, and stroll in for "A Taste of Art."

A calendar of individual gallery events is available via the Scottsdale Arts District website at www.scottsdalegalleries.com. Call the ArtWalk Hotline at 480-990-3939 for directions.

For a full schedule of events please visit the web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call (480) 945-7193. Memberships are available for $125 annually. This is a fun way to become involved in your community and expand your knowledge in the art and culinary fields.

The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) contributes to several Valley organizations, including the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Arts in Education Council, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. SLA is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of concerned and caring individuals who invest their time and effort to raise funds for the arts and art education programs.

SLA is looking for positive and motivated people to volunteer at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. It's a wonderful way to get involved in the community and expand your knowledge about the arts and culinary fields. To find out more information on becoming a volunteer please call Scottsdale League for the Arts at (480) 945-7193.