About
Scottsdale League for the Arts is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, volunteer organization of accomplished men and women who support artists, arts programs and arts education through fundraising and special events. In order to offer continuous value and assistance to the arts, the League awards all net funds raised to a variety of arts focused organizations through a grants program each summer.
The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) was originally formed in 1978 as the Men’s League of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts with a mission to raise funds for capital improvements to the Performing Arts Center. Scottsdale League for the Arts hosts events throughout the year from simple meet-and-greet socials to a week-long epicurean extravaganza for nearly 30,000 people. The first Scottsdale Culinary Festival-TM was held in the atrium of the facility where it stayed for many years until its growing popularity led to a move outdoors.
