Summer Brings Big Savings, Great Art, and a Chance to Win at Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery

Summer is the perfect time to discover local art at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) Gallery. Throughout July and August, visitors can enjoy three special events and promotions featuring significant savings, unique artist-created greeting cards, and an opportunity to win a $200 gallery gift certificate.

The season begins with the Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale, taking place Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Before heading to backyard barbecues and evening fireworks, shoppers can browse original artwork by SAAG artists at some of the year's best prices. As artists make room for new work ahead of the fall season, visitors will find discounts of up to 75 percent on select paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, glass art, mixed media pieces, and more.

The savings continue inside the gallery with SAAG's popular Greeting Card Special, running July 1 through August 31. Featuring reproductions of original artwork created by Guild artists, these beautifully designed cards are miniature works of art that many recipients choose to frame and display. During the promotion, customers who purchase five greeting cards will receive a sixth card free from a special selection at checkout. With most cards priced at just $6 each, it's an easy way to stock up for birthdays, holidays, thank-you notes, and other special occasions.

In August, visitors can also enter the Artful August Giveaway for a chance to win a $200 Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery Gift Certificate. No purchase is necessary. Guests simply need to visit the gallery and complete an entry form to be entered into the drawing. Entries will be accepted from August 1 through August 31, with the winner selected on September 1.

"Our goal is to encourage people to experience the incredible variety of artwork created by Southern Arizona artists," said Theresa Poalucci, Communications Chair for the Southern Arizona Arts Guild. "Whether visitors are shopping for original art, shopping for a special gift, collecting greeting cards, or entering the giveaway, they'll discover a welcoming gallery filled with exceptional local talent."

Located in Joesler Village, the Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery showcases the work of more than 100 juried local artists, making it one of the largest collections of locally created fine art in Southern Arizona. Visitors will find an ever-changing selection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass art, fiber art, and other handcrafted works.  The gallery is free and open to the public and as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, there is no sales tax on items purchased.