Spring 2026 Event Registration
Join us for the unveiling and exclusive preview of a collection of fine art textile artist Rhiannon Griego, hosted inside MADE’s showroom, one of the most inspiring material destinations in the Valley. MADE It’s a space designed for designers and the design obsessed, where textiles, wall-coverings, and finishes are part of an immersive experience.
A curated collection of Rhiannon’s work will be installed throughout the showroom, creating a conversation between art and material. Her pieces are tactile and dimensional, built through a process that celebrates craftsmanship, the Southwest and heritage.Rhiannon will be in attendance to speak about her practice, what informs the work, and the steps behind each piece/
Explore how fine art textiles can move beyond the studio and into interior spaces. Rhiannon’s work can be thoughtfully incorporated into design projects as a statement moment, a layered textural element, or an anchor piece that brings warmth and narrative to a room. Whether you’re a designer, collector, or simply someone who loves craft, this evening is an invitation to see textile art in a new way, up close, in an inspirational setting.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 16, 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: MADE (Made Resource Grop)
2724 N 68th St, Suite 2Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Cost: $30
A vibrant art market showing local and regional artists & makers
Start your morning with good vibes and great finds at Local Nomad.
We’re bringing together an amazing lineup of makers, including handcrafted work by Perro Y Arena, original art by Lauryn Alvarez, prints by local favorite Carlisle Burch, and pop-ups from other talented creatives. If you know, you know. Local Nomad is the best spot for unique treasures, and this market is packed with them. Come hang, shop, and support some incredible artists.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
10am - 1pm
LOCAL NOMAD (Uptown Shopping Plaza)
100 E Camelback Rd, #168
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cost: Free (RSVP is kindly requested)
A Workshop for Interior Designers Ready to Scale Without Losing Their Soul
Growing a design firm isn’t just about landing bigger projects or hiring more people. It’s about building an internal culture strong enough to hold that growth...creatively, financially, and emotionally.
In this interactive workshop, Holly Freres, Principal of JHL Design, shares practical lessons from building a multi-market design studio. She will focus on how intentional culture becomes the foundation for sustainable growth.
This session is designed for small but ambitious design firms who are beginning to hire, delegate, and think bigger, especially interior designers with small teams (or preparing to hire), studio owners feeling the tension between creativity and growth, designers who want to scale thoughtfully, not chaotically, and founders who care deeply about people, process, and long term sustainability.
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Silverleaf Clubhouse
18701 N Silverleaf Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Cost: $65
Valet, light bites and coffee/tea service included
Opening Reception of a collection of work by fine art textile artist Rhiannon Griego, hosted inside MADE’s showroom, one of the most inspiring material destinations in the Valley. MADE (Materials For Designers) is a space designed for designers and the design obsessed, where textiles, wall-coverings, and finishes are part of an immersive experience.
A curated collection of Rhiannon’s work will be installed throughout the showroom, creating a conversation between art and material. Her pieces are tactile and dimensional, built through a process that celebrates craftsmanship, the Southwest and heritage.
Explore how fine art textiles can move beyond the studio and into interior spaces. Rhiannon’s work can be thoughtfully incorporated into design projects as a statement moment, a layered textural element, or an anchor piece that brings warmth and narrative to a room. Whether you’re a designer, collector, or simply someone who loves craft, this evening is an invitation to see textile art in a new way, up close, in an inspirational setting.
Open to the public, collectors, and the design trade.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: MADE (Made Resource Group)
2724 N 68th St, Suite 2Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Cost: Free (RSVP not required but is kindly requested)
Presented exhibition style, we’re celebrating the debut of Victor Irizarry (aka @vodlines)’s graphic novel HOMEDEUS, a story about an architect chosen for a journey where design, destiny, ego, and architecture collide.
Explore prints and original drawings from HOMEDEUS as the story jumps off the page and onto the walls. Meet Victor in person as he signs books and talks through the inspiration behind the work, from early sketches to the final world he built panel by panel.
Signed copies of HOMEDEUS will be available, with Victor on hand throughout the evening to meet guests and share a few behind the scenes notes on how the story came to life. He’s also creating special limited edition covers made just for Desert Design Week and Red Modern, with the option to add a custom, original illustration for a truly one of a kind copy.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, April 18, 2026
4pm - 7pm
Location: Red Modern
201 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cost: Free (RSVP kindly requested)
This is an open house style event, so come and go, browse the exhibition, and mingle in the space. Victor will also share an artist talk from 4:30–5:00 PM, offering a closer look at the making of HOMEDEUS and the ideas behind the work.
Join us for an intimate conversation hosted by Wiseman & Gale featuring Todd Nickey of Nickey Kehoe and Mexico City decorative artist Mike Díaz of Studio Mike Díaz. Centered on creativity, the changing landscape of design, and the growing rarity of truly fine craftsmanship, the discussion brings together two distinct voices with a shared respect for the human hand behind the work.
Moderated by Scott Burdick, the conversation will explore how true craftsmanship is becoming increasingly rare, how studios and makers are adapting to shifting tastes and timelines, and why craft, materials, and the people who know how to work with them are becoming more valuable than ever.
EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Wiseman & Gale Showroom
4015 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Cost: $65
Phoenix, we’re throwing a cookbook release party, Chef Reilly style! This is the Phoenix stop of Chef Reilly Meehan’s #TeamExtra Book Tour, and we’re celebrating A Little Bit Extra the only way he would: high energy, big flavor, and extra touches everywhere.
Expect bites inspired by the book, refreshments, and fun experiences throughout. There’s a DJ, there are surprises, and there’s Reilly signing books, meeting guests, and bringing his signature “a little bit extra” charm.
Tickets include a copy of A Little Bit Extra plus access to the full experience lineup. Come ready to hang, taste, toast, and leave with a signed book.
Cocktail Experience with Chef Reilly’s favorite Empress Gin!
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4pm - 7pm
Location: Biltmore Fashion Park (Center Lawn)
2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Step into Âme Bohème by Boheme Design Houz, a serene retreat that captures the ease of resort architecture and opens out to sweeping views over Paradise Valley. This Desert Design Week experience brings together space and wellbeing in a setting designed for good energy flow.
Led by Feng Shui by Jen, the session explores classic Feng Shui as a practical framework for design and architecture. We’ll look at how flow, thresholds, orientation, and placement shape the way a home feels, and how thoughtful adjustments can support daily life with more clarity and harmony. Expect a guided conversation inside the home, real examples, and time for Q&A.
To complete the experience, Mount Sunny will be onsite offering ear seeding (non-invasive acupressure practice), serving wellness tonics crated with their tinctures, and giveaways for guests to take home.
Leave grounded, refreshed, and seeing space a little differently.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, April 17, 2026
10am - 11:30am
Paradise Valley (Address/Location sent with ticket purchase)
Cost: $120
Experience outdoor living through the lens of The Green Room Landscape Architecture. This intimate and exclusive three homes tour is intentionally limited, designed for those who want time to look closely, experience materiality and plants and feel how a landscape changes the way a home is lived in.
Known for landscapes that feel both modern and attuned to the desert, The Green Room begins each project with the site, asking how materials such as stone, soil, plants, and form can express the character of a place. Across three properties, you’ll see a broad range of their work, from sculptural moments to quiet planted corridors.
This is a self guided tour. A representative from The Green Room will be at each home to talk to the process and answer any questions.
NOTES: Entry bracelet is required for entry. Please check-in at any of the homes with your name/ticket for bracelet. This tour focuses on the outdoor living spaces though two of the homes have interior tour access. Please wear appropriate footwear.
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, April 19, 2026
10am - 1pm
Location: North Central Phx + Paradise Valley - address information will be shared with confirmed ticket purchase.
Cost: $60
Join Cameron Custom for an expert panel breakfast at Silverleaf Club. Design Notes brings together top professionals across architecture, interiors, and construction for a focused conversation on what truly makes a home exceptional. From the “invisible” decisions that shape how a home lives, to the value of early collaboration, budget alignment, and building for longevity, this is a practical, high-level discussion designed to give designers, builders, architects and homeowners clear takeaways they can use on their next project.
Cammie Beckert - Cameron Custom
Stratton Andrews - Stratton Architects
Holly Freres - JHL Design
Nick McCully - McCully Construction
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9am - 11:00am
Location: Silverleaf Clubhouse
18701 N Silverleaf Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(9am - 9:45am Welcome Reception)
(10am - 11am Discussion)
Cost: $70
Valet and full breakfast, coffee & tea service included
Step inside a Modern Nest home while it is still in the making.
Modern Nest opens the doors to Stone Haven, a new build in progress with architecture by The Ranch Mine, for an intimate, experiential dinner that celebrates the beauty of process. This immersive dinner brings you into the in between, with materials, structure, and the story of a house coming to life, plus a sneak peek before the final reveal.
The evening features a curated dining and beverage experience by Lauren Allen Culinary Events, where inspired flavors meet artful presentation, and is brought to life with beautiful production and atmosphere by Mandy Marie Events. Food, design, and atmosphere are all equally considered.
This is a limited seat gathering designed for design lovers, equal parts dinner party, behind the scenes preview, and fun evening full of memorable moments inside a home in the making.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6pm - 8pm
Location: Stone Haven
Central Scottsdale
Address will be provided with ticket purchase
Cost: $195
Collected Assembly brings together designers, artists, and tastemakers for a one-night market during Desert Design Week, centered on the idea that the most memorable spaces are shaped by the objects we collect over time.
Hosted at Galerie Town, a showroom where beautiful pieces offer instant gratification straight off the floor, the evening features furnishings, vintage pieces, and contemporary objects sourced from artisans around the world.
For this evening, a group of designers will curate pieces they love—objects discovered through travel, vintage finds, artisan collaborations, and works created with artists and makers. Handpicked items from Jules Marjeaux Interiors, Casa De Atelier and more… will appear as pop-ups throughout the showroom, offering guests the opportunity to discover new perspectives and unexpected finds.
Curated works by Desert Design Week artists Bettina Chow, Nik Nik, Anjuli More, and Scott Dunbar will also be part of the assembly, bringing together art and objects in a design-led setting.
Throughout the evening, a DJ will create a listening experience that sets the atmosphere for the night, making Collected Assembly as much about gathering and conversation as it is about collecting.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Galerie Town (Old Town Scottdale)
7045 E 3rd Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
RSVP is preferred but not required
Presented for one night during Desert Design Week, WILD ECHOES gathers a distinct group of emerging artists whose practices extend beyond the traditional narratives of the American West. The exhibition brings together voices shaped by varied cities, layered histories, and distinct regional landscapes. These artists create work that reflects movement, memory, and exploration. Set within the expansiveness of the desert, the pieces bridge density and openness, refinement and rawness, intimacy and scale.
Joining this conversation is Kaitlyn Wolfe, whose award winning studio blends organic, modern design with intentional living to create thoughtful, engaging spaces. Through her iconic interior design studio, she transforms residential and commercial spaces, balancing functionality with design.
You will see brutalist pieces from GROUND FLOOR, Kaitlyn Wolfe’s boutique furniture and lighting line, where each collectible object combines art and utility, designed for intentional living and crafted locally in Phoenix.
Vintage finds and contemporary homewares from SHOP MY WAREHOUSE will also be featured, curated by Kaitlyn Wolfe from her global travels and selected for those who value character, craftsmanship, and objects with a story.
Design Experience by Kailtyn Wolfe
Art Exhibition Curated by Blayne Pearce Planit
Art Exhibition Produced by Benjamin Latham and Stephanie Ketty.
Reception & Venue Provided by Kimpton Miralina Resort
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, April 17th, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kimpton Miralina (Horizon Pavilion)
7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
ATTENTION IS EARNED
The difference between being seen and being remembered.
Beautiful content is everywhere. The real question is, why does some of it lead to real business and some of it gets ignored?
Join us for a conversation with Ashley Murphy, CMO of Rare Beauty. As the marketing leader behind one of the most culturally relevant brands today, she has built attention through clarity and conviction, rather than noise.
This session is designed for interior designers, architects, builders, and creative founders, to help you navigate a crowded market and the constant pressure to do more. Together, we’ll explore what actually drives visibility across marketing and social platforms, what builds momentum over time, and how to focus your efforts without burning out.
Seating is limited to keep the conversation intimate, with space for your questions.
Moderated by Taleah Mona-Lusky
Presented in collaboration with Plush Delicate Installation
Hosted at The Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
EVENT DETAILS
Monday, April 20, 2026
3:30pm - 5:30pm
3:30pm - 4:15pm Welcome Reception Courtesy Of The Andaz
4:15pm - 5:15pm Conversation + Q&A
Location: The Andaz Scottsdale
6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Cost: $75