Rare Earth Gallery is the place to go for large carved sculptures, stone water fountains and large…read moremineral and gem specimens. You will marvel at their amethyst crystals, butterfly specimens and stone jewelry. Have a staff person play their singing bowls for you. The vibration and soothing sound will magically transport you elsewhere. They have their own parking lot.

I visited even after seeing some of reviews, because it is nothing I am not used to where I live. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised I didn't feel watched at all, or looked down on. The place itself feels more like a museum. The prices feel like a museum. Maybe museums are buying the items? Each aisle has something pretty to look at, and outdoors as well. I know I wasn't going to able to afford anything, so I went in just to stare. They also have a nice selection of jewelry as well. Even the smaller items, seem priced out a little higher than they should, but I was able to just walk at my leisure, and I wasn't asked anything, or upsold which I appreciated. They were having a scavenger hunt for kids at the time we went in, which I thought was a fun idea. The kids got a treat at the end of it. There was also a woman talking to various people, and sharing interesting tidbits . There is a cool transformers guy out front you should visit. All in all, while way out of my budget I had a nice time, and saw some cool things. That is good enough for me. Worth a stop

Adelante can be found in the Historic Spanish Village. This quirky folk art gallery is full of…read moreinteresting artwork that is local and international. The owner, Meg, does a good job of keeping the inventory fresh and new. Many local artists exhibit their items here. Shared parking outside.

Meg is simply the best... as many of you already know, and her boutique is an equal gem, with very…read moreclever and unique, hand-made items... if you haven't been, you will be amazed. We been going there since the el Pedregal store. Love it.

This was the last Carefree Art Walk before the weather gets too hot…read more Zuva Gallery is located in the Historic Spanish Village. This gallery exhibits artwork from Africa. You'll see carved stonework from Zimbabwe. Large baskets, animal painting, beadwork, recycled arts and wood sculptures. Very unique items. Shared parking lot.

The ArtFest has been renamed as Stagecoach Village Art and Wine Festival. It is held in the…read moreStagecoach Village. Free admission. I attended the show early to avoid the scorching heat. The usual artists I have seen in the past were in attendance. I didn't last long. The heat was getting to be too much. Even the artists were seeking shade. Shared parking lot.

The Carefree Art walk night is the third Thursday of each month. Gallery Michelle was our first…read morestop. It is known for its large metal sculptures and abstract paintings by the owner, Michele. The gallery also shows several other artists. There was music out front of the gallery. Shared parking lot.

The Red Truck Trading Company is located in the Red Truck Plaza. It has two storefronts on the…read moreproperty. One store is located at the entrance to the parking lot, the other business is located across from The Grotto Cafe. I visited the store across from The Grotto. Funky and some vintage items for the home can be found here. There have a large collection of home decor, furniture and jewelry. The other store has mostly furniture and wall decor for the house. Shared parking on site.

We've bought and sold furniture at Red Truck several times throughout the years. It's always…read moreprudent to send them a picture of your items before you go. Some will get rejected. Also, keep their phone number handy as they typically don't call you when your items are sold. It's typically a 50 / 50 split.

Tonight 5/21/26 was the last Carefree Art Walk evening until the coolness returns. It was still…read moresomewhat warm this evening. I believe many of the residents had already left for cooler temperatures. Despite a bit of emptiness in the galleries, we still enjoyed our brief walk through. Thunderbird Artists Gallery is a small place with interesting artworks. Many of the works are made by local artists. A good selection of mixed media. Treats and drinks were available. It was nice to catch up with the gallery staff. Shared street parking .

Fabulous gallery with many local artists as well as those from around the country. Small location…read morebut very easy to browse. Very eclectic selections. Can find other pieces of artist represented in the Carefree festivals. Staff is not very helpful or welcoming at times.

It was an Art Affaire evening at The Finer Gallery. Since our last visit, many new artworks were…read moregracing the walls and shelves of this gallery. Many other patrons were enjoying the evening along with treats and drinks. Hot outside and cool and enjoyable in the gallery. You can find parking in the back of the gallery.

A wonderful place to view professional art to buy or browse. Actual artists are on site to help…read morewith questions etc on the wide variety of pieces and sculptures. We walked away with some original jewelry after talking with the actual artist. For a chance to get out of the sun and open up to great artistry check I would suggest checking them out. Support your local artists!!