Ari and Lea Plosker are among 165 working artists at 46 open studios participating in the Sonoran Arts League’s 17th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale. The self-guided tour throughout the picturesque Sonoran Foothills of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale will be Nov. 22-24 and Nov. 29- Dec. 1. Attendees can visit the 45 studios and purchase original artwork between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Lea creates delicate glass works including beautiful menorahs and seder plates, which she says are her two favorite pieces of Judaica to make. Ari is an awardwinning landscape and architecture photographer whose photos have appeared in Friends of Arizona Highways and COLOR magazine. He is one of four artists featured on this year’s Hidden in the Hills directory cover.
Lea says as an outdoor photographer, Ari “shows how beautiful our country is” and his photos reflect a Jewish love for nature. The Scottsdale couple attended the Bureau of Jewish Education’s Baby University before the birth of their daughter, Sophia, now 2. Now the family enjoys the free Jewish books and music provided by PJ Library. “It’s absolutely the perfect way to have a little extra information on Judaism come into the house every month,” says Lea.
The Ploskers’ work will be at studio number 15 on the tour map: Susanne Flowers’ Studio, 30807 N Rancho Tierra Dr. in Cave Creek. Sponsored by National Bank of Arizona, this Sonoran Arts League tour features a variety of artistic genres and mediums – acrylic, ceramics, jewelry, photography and many more.
“The Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour is an opportunity for art enthusiasts, collectors and the general public to connect and converse with working artists and gain insight into the creative process,” says Sonoran Arts League President Karen Smith-Lovejoy, in a press release. “The event brings enrichment and artistic awareness to all who attend.”
The 2013 Hidden in the Hills Artists Directory is available for $5 at hiddeninthehills.
