September 17, 2023, 2pm, Museum of Northern Arizona Moving from Appropriation to Authenticity  This panel discussion will be an introduction to the overarching issues surrounding cultural appropriation of Indigenous art and pose the questions: What is illegal? What is not illegal but still unethical? What are consumers’ responsibilities when considering purchasing art? Panelists will discuss
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Arts Participation for Healthy Aging Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4pm Sedona Arts Center, Art Barn Light refreshments served FREE Join us for a special talk featuring Heather Mulder, Associate Director Outreach Research at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute/ Banner Sun Health Research Institute. Research shows that participating in the arts may improve health, cognitive function, memory and
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Introduction to Creative Aging for Teaching Artists An Online Training with Tess Windt Saturday, October 7, 10-11:30am FREE This online session for artists teaching in all media aims to provide an experiential, reflective and practical introduction to the role of teaching artists in the field of Creative Aging. This is an invitation to consider among
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2023 Sedona Plein Air Festival Artists: Krystal Brown, Ed Buonvecchio, Betty Carr, Jacqueline Chanda, Casey Cheuvront, Sally Delap-John, Carol Douglas, Gwen Meyer Ethelbah, Kathleen Gray Farthing, Nic Fischer, Lydia Gatzow, Bruce Gomez, Gunther Haidenthaller, Rick Kinateder, Margaret Larlham, Laura Lindem, Gretchen Lopez, Laura Martinez-Bianco, James McGrew, Betsy Menand, Jimmy Navarro, Patrick Okrasinski, Hadley Rampton, Julia
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Sedona Arts Center turns 65 this year and in honor of this milestone, we are celebrating the themes of our exhibits and events in relation to our history.  This exhibit harkens back to the roots of the Arts Center and the connection to Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning in the early 1960’s.  Surrealism is a
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November 1, 2023 4PM - 6PM! Music: Thunder & Lightning Food  Artists Demonstrations: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Volunteers: The Rotary Club of Sedona Celebrate Sedona engages the local community while celebrating and featuring local and regional arts, food and drink! Held in the upper parking lot of Sedona Arts Center, Celebrate
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November 5, 2023, 2pm Museum of Northern Arizona More than a Meal  This panel discussion will focus on the appropriation of Indigenous crops and foods, as well as the effects of colonization on food sovereignty and current trends in Indigenous foodways. It will pose the questions: It will pose the questions: How does the right
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Surrealism in America : A spotlight on Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, and their art dealer Julien Levy Featuring historian Marie Difilippantonio, Director of the Jean and Julien Levy Foundation for the Arts, and local artist and art historian Mark Rownd Thursday | November 16, 2023 |  Light refreshments served. Free   While much has been
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The Big Gay Art Show    The Big Gay Art Show — a juried art show that exhibits and sells artwork in support of the LGBTQ+ community and allies — showing in the Special Exhibitions Gallery from December 6 to 22, 2023. This much anticipated and well attended exhibition is open to all artists in any
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December 6, 2023 4PM - 6PM! Music: Food  Artists Demonstrations: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Volunteers: The Rotary Club of Sedona Celebrate Sedona engages the local community while celebrating and featuring local and regional arts, food and drink! Held in the upper parking lot of Sedona Arts Center, Celebrate Sedona is a
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January 21, 2024, 2pm, Sedona Arts Center   Drawing Cultural Inspiration This panel discussion will focus on Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists’ use of cultural symbols, the history of Indigenous representation in art, and the dynamics between the dominant culture and Indigenous artists who rely on their art for financial success. This discussion will pose the
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Out of the Fire Student Ceramic Exhibition & Sale Showcasing brilliant works by student ceramicists at Sedona Arts Center! OPENING RECEPTION Friday, January 26, 2024 from 4 to 6 pm EXHIBITION AND SALE Saturday, January 27, 2024 10am-5pm Sunday, January 28, 2024 12 pm-5 pm   Located in the Historic Art Barn — Special Exhibition
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