DISCOVER FINE ART AT SCOTTSDALE RESORTS

August 21, 2011 on 5:49 pm | In Southwest | Comments Off

From prehistoric Indian ceramicists to iconic Hollywood filmmakers, Scottsdale’s captivating desert setting has proven irresistible to artists of all walks of life.

Today, not only are the 100 plus galleries filled with breathtaking art, but so are a number of Scottsdale resorts where visitors can discover masterpieces throughout their stay. In the 1930s, the Hermosa Inn, a boutique hideaway began as the art studio of Alonzo “Lon” Megargee and slowly evolved into a guest ranch to supplement his income.

Today, guests can view Megargee’s work throughout the property including the paintings that still hang in the guest rooms, The Last Drop Bar, and Lon’s restaurant.

The Phoenician’s art collection boasts more than $25 million worth of artwork that illuminates the resort’s cultural aesthetic with Old World and contemporary works of art.

The resort offers guests a brochure and audio device for a complimentary self-guided tour of the collection’s signature pieces, like Navajo rugs and watercolor paintings.

Native American art also can be admired at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch’s Native American Learning Center.

The Center, with its strong influence from the Hopi community, is an ongoing collaborative venture between native artists, educators and the resort.

It was designed to provide an environment that engages, entertains, and educates visitors on native history, culture and teachings through art, jewelry, language and dance.

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