Call to Artists: The Face of Friendship
Juried Friends Show & Sale at Sedona Arts Center
Exhibit Dates: March 6 – April 15, 2026
Opening Reception: March 6, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ
Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2026
Notification Date: February 6, 2026
Now in its 45th year, Sedona Arts Center proudly presents the Juried Friends Show, open to all current Friend Level Donors ($60+). This year’s theme, The Face of Friendship, invites artists to explore connection, collaboration, and the emotional resonance of companionship through their work. Submissions may be individual or collaborative, literal or abstract—highlighting how friendship manifests in visual form.
This beloved annual exhibit showcases a wide range of mediums and celebrates the creative community that supports our mission.
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Call to Artists: Sedona Plein Air Festival
Festival Dates: October 16th, 2026 – October 24th, 2026
Artists’ Schedule as of January 2026:
- Friday, October 16: Orientation | Canvas Stamping | Photo 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens | 9:00 a.m. Orientation
- Monday, Oct 19: Paint Out at DA Ranch
- Wednesday, Oct 21: Paint Out at Private Residence
- Friday, Oct 23: Artist Awards – Special Guest Judge
- Saturday, Oct 24: Artist Games – optional
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026
Notification Date: April 24, 2026
The Sedona Plein Air Festival takes place during the best weather period of the year at the height of tourist season and is supported by a group of very experienced and enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Sedona is a sublime environment with stunning beauty, and the Sedona Arts Center has roots going back 67+ years to the founding of Sedona.
As one of oldest continuously running Plein Air Festivals in the western US, we are planning special events in keeping with that longevity.
*Please NOTE that this year’s Festival is almost entirely by invitation. We will have a few slots for juried in artists.
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Call to Artists: The Face of Diversity
The Big Gay Art Show & Sale at Sedona Arts Center
Exhibit Dates: June 5, 2026 – June 28, 2026
Opening Reception: June 5, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ
Deadline to Apply: April 17, 2026
Notification Date: April 24, 2026
Sedona Arts Center proudly presents our annual, The Big Gay Art Show — a vibrant juried exhibition celebrating creative expression from the rainbow communities and their allies. This much-anticipated show invites artists of all backgrounds, levels, and mediums to share their voice through visual art.
Originally conceptualized in 2012 by a small group of artists and supporters — some connected to Sedona Arts Center and others from the Sedona Pride organization — the show began as a platform to uplift and include the rainbow community in the local arts scene. Since then, it has grown into a beloved annual event, welcoming hundreds of emerging and professional artists to Sedona.
Now produced fully by Sedona Arts Center at the request of Sedona Pride, the exhibition continues to provide a dynamic and positive venue for connection, visibility, and artistic celebration.
