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Explore the Salt River Art Trail

Salt River Art Trail

Explore the Salt River Art Trail and feel the strength and resiliency of the Pima and Maricopa through the eyes of Community member artists like Jeffrey Fulwilder, Anthony Collins and Jacob Butler.

While visiting the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), detour to see some of the art located throughout Salt River’s Talking Stick Entertainment District.

Salt River Art Trail Map

1. Pima Center I Loop 101 & Via de Ventura

  • Basket Dancers by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Four female figures balancing baskets honoring the women who keep the traditional dances alive.
  • Flute Players by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Towering male figures etched with meaningful symbols that represent culture, nature and our people.
  • Gourd Men by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Five traditional singers with long, flowing hair representing a stylized version of Pima warriors.

2. Rancho Solano School I 9180 E Via de Ventura

  • The Horse Called Creation by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    A life sized mustang horse full of petroglyph designs symbolizing stories in many ways.

3. Arizona Boardwalk at Talking Stick I 9500 E Via de Ventura

Various exterior art pieces featuring Jacob Butler

  • Salt River: The Salt River panels are reflections of our connection to the ocean.
  • Gila River: The butterfly is spoken of in our O’odham creation stories. The Piipaash have been called the Butterfly people by some historians, because of their regalia.
  • Santa Cruz River: Images are of a traditional farmer super imposed in front of the waters that sustained our people from the beginning of time.
  • Colorado River: images along the Colorado River are playful representations of endangered fish once abundant in all of the waters of the Arizona Boardwalk.
  • Verde River: The image on the Verde River is of the Red Mountain. A place very special to our Tribe. The Red Mountain preserve sits along the edge of the Salt and the Verde Rivers. Many ceremonies and cultural events are held in the area, often through the night and into the next days

4. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick I 7555 N Pima Rd

  • Water Birds by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Three long-legged birds sitting in a stream to memorialize Colorado Rockies President Keli McGregor.

5. Roadhouse Cinemas I 9090 E Talking Stick Way

  • Fire Keepers by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Four figures circled around the fire, representing the four directions, the Earth and the role of Fire Keepers.

6. Discover Salt River Visitor Center I 9120 E Talking Stick Way

Various art pieces along with Gifts of a River by Dwayne Manuel.

7. Talking Stick Resort I 9800 E Talking Stick Way

Traditional art throughout property and located in the Cultural Center

8. Residence Inn by Marriott I 5351 N Pima Rd

Various art pieces along with photography done by Anthony Collins.

9. Courtyard by Marriott I 5201 N Pima Rd

Various art pieces along with photography done by Anthony Collins and a new art installation by Jeffrey Fulwilder.

10. Huhugam Ki Museum I 10005 E Osborn Rd

Traditional art can be found throughout the property.

11. Two Waters I 10005 E Osborn Rd

  • Pima Baskets by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Four traditional Huhukam design baskets
  • Wall Light Sconces by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Interpretation of water, gourd and coyote track designs.
  • Waiting for the Fruit to Ripen by Jeffrey Fulwilder
    Sonoran desert sculpture features ocotillo, prickly pear and ancient pots.

12. Casino Arizona I 524 N 92nd St

Traditional art can be found throughout the property.

A new user-friendly experience!

The Salt River Art Trail is available in a free and user-friendly gamified pass. As guests enjoy the Salt River Art Trail and view different pieces, guests will earn points for each property visited as each location is verified by a check-in. Those points can be redeemed for a free exclusive t-shirt made by Salt River Community Member Artist, Dwayne Manuel. After completing the Art Trail, the exclusive t-shirt can be picked up at the Salt River Visitor Center. Located at 9120 E. Talking Stick Way, Suite E-10, Scottsdale, AZ 8550.

Salt River Art Trail

How this Free Pass Work:

Step 1: Get Your Pass

This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated venues offering artwork in the Salt River area.

Step 2: Receive Text

Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

Step 3: Redeem

When visiting a participating business, you must have your cell phone’s location services turned on and be within range of the venue to check-in. Each check-in gets you one step closer to winning great prizes!

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