The Verde Valley Wine Festival is about more than just highlighting the Arizona wine industry; it's also about celebrating the whole culture of fine products grown, raised or created right here in our state. Whether that's Arizona wine-making, organic farm to table culinary dishes, or the beautiful pieces of art from Arizona artists, we are all about promoting the artisinal side of Arizona. So to help celebrate these local artists, sculptures, painters, and more, we'd like to welcome back our non-profit partner, Made in Clarkdale, to the 2017 Valley Verde Wine Festival.
"Verde Valley Wine Festival provides our artists a wonderful opportunity to share their artwork with wine lovers who come for all over Arizona." - Made in Clarkdale Treasurer & VVWF Festival Administrator, Robyn Prud'homme-Bauer
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Made in Clarkdale has helped bring together so many local artists and creators from a wide range of fields, skill levels and ages from across the region. They've helped to nurture a new appreciation for the arts and give these artists brand new avenues to share their work with the community. By reaching out to a new generation of fledgling artists, Made in Clarkdale has also helped to captivate and encourage more kids to follow a career in the arts in many high schools from multiple cities in the Verde Valley.
"It is hard to believe that we have been around 30 years! Hundreds of artists have been involved in Made In Clarkdale over the years," says Treasurer and 20 year board member Robyn Prud'homme-Bauer, "It began as a community event by the Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce to fund a community newsletter. At the first show, seventeen local artists were invited to participate by the show’s creator, Ellie Bauer. Today over 70 artists call themselves Made In Clarkdale artists."
The level of commitment and passion that is shown by Made in Clarkdale is shared by all of the amazing local wineries, distilleries, restaurants and exhibitors that will be attending this years Verde Valley Wine Festival. We are proud to have Made in Clarkdale in our community and we hope you will enjoy the unique pieces their artists will be bringing to compliment our dynamic regional event.
Interested in checking out other upcoming Made in Clarkdale events and fundraisers?
May 4-7, 2017:
Made In Clarkdale will be hosting the Northern Arizona Juried Student Art Show at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse. Nine high schools from the Prescott area, Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Verde Valley will be participating in this show. We have some wonderful partners in this event – Northern Arizona Watercolor Society, Sedona Camera Club, Sedona Arts Center, El Valle, and Yavapai College. Over $3,500 will be awarded to the top artists through scholarships and cash prizes.
October 7, 2017:
Made In Clarkdale along with the Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance hosts the 4th Annual Clarktober Fest. This event is held on Main Street in historic Downtown Clarkdale. This fun fall music and food event provides an opportunity for Made In Clarkdale artists to share their artwork with the community.
November 30-December 3, 2017:
The 31st Annual Made In Clarkdale Artist Showcase. The show will feature over 40 artists displaying their work in their booths, and being there to meet visitors and discuss their work. It will be a great opportunity for the public to meet the artists, view their work and purchase original art, paintings, sculpture, pottery and hand-crafted items just in time for the holidays.
Learn More about Made in Clarkdale HERE.
