Nadine Larder was among artists selling their items at the first Maricopa Arts Festival at the Duke. Photo by Michelle Chance

Artists from around the region gathered in Maricopa over the weekend to display and sell their art that ranged from paintings, textiles, jewelry and sculptures. The inaugural Maricopa Arts Festival began Saturday at 10 a.m. at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado. The event replaces its predecessor ‘Art on the Veranda,’ previously held at the same venue, and is organized by artist Kaui Wilson.