SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Outdoor Art Sketching Tours in Surprise

Episode Date: September 28, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Surprise invites residents and visitors to explore public art and get creative during a series of free Outdoor Art Sketching Tours offered monthly from October through April. Led by teaching artist Rae Wilson, the tours alternate between two locations: Surprise City Hall and Surprise Community Park. Participants will explore public art at each site while creating their own sketches and taking a closer look at the art and creativity found throughout the community. The tours are designed for all ages and skill levels. No previous drawing experience is needed, and sketchbooks and pencils will be provided. The...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/outdoor-art-sketching-tours-in-surprise/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. The City of Surprise invites residents and visitors to explore public art and get creative during a series of free outdoor art sketching tours offered monthly from October through April. Led by teaching artist Ray Wilson, the tours alternate between two locations, Surprise City Hall and Surprise Community Park. Participants will explore public art at each site while creating their own sketches and taking a closer look at the art and creativity found throughout the community. The tours are designed for all ages and skill levels. No previous drawing experience is needed, and sketchbooks and pencils will be provided. The relaxed, judgment-free format gives

participants an opportunity to slow down, observe their surroundings and experience surprises public art in a different way. The first tour takes place October 8th at Surprise City Hall. The City Hall route returns December 10th, February 11th and April 8th. Tours be begin inside Arts H.Q Gallery at Surprise City Hall, 16126 North Civic Center Plaza. The Surprise Community Park route is November 12, January 7th and March 11th. These tours begin in the lobby of Surprise Regional Library, 16089 North Bullard Avenue. All tours take place from 9 to 11 a.m. and are free to attend. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Because the tours take place outdoors, participants should wear comfortable

walking shoes and clothing appropriate for sitting on benches or grass. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water are also recommended. Event details. City Hall Art Tour October 8th and December 10th, 2026. February 11th and April 8th, 27. 9 to 11 a.m. Meet Inside Arts H.Q Gallery at Surprise City Hall. 16126 North Civic Center Plaza, Surprise Arizona 85374. Free admission. Community Park Art Tour November 12, 26. January 7th and March 11th, 2027.

9 to 11 a.m. Meet in the lobby of Surprise Regional Library. 1-6089 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise Arizona 85374. Free admission. Reservations required, Surprisearts.com. Read more stories from the Phoenix area on Signalsauz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST2.com. do know.