Sedona Plein Air Festival Art Exhibition
October 26th – November 21st, 2025
Festival Art will be on display to view and purchase immediately following the closing of the Sedona Plein Air Festival.
Join us for the 21st Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival, presented by Sedona Arts Center (SAC)—an immersive celebration of art set against the awe-inspiring red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona. As one of the oldest continuously running plein air festivals in the western United States, this iconic event brings together master artists from across the country to paint on location and share their talents with the public.
Held during Sedona’s most beautiful season, the festival features a week of outdoor painting, special exhibitions, engaging workshops, and free community events. With 67 years of history, SAC continues to honor its legacy as the heart of Sedona’s creative community and a cornerstone of its identity as an art colony.
Exhibition artists are:
Olena Babak, Krystal Brown, Ed Buonvecchio, Michael Chesley-Johnson, Casey Cheuvront, Lori Cusick, Carol Douglas, Nic Fischer, Tracey Frugoli, Robert Goldman, Laura Martinez-Bianco, Betsy Menand, Barbara Mulleneaux, Anton Nowels, Hadley Rampton, Robin Roberts, Manon Sander, Richard Sneary, Barbara Tapp, Ellie Wilson
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12noon–5pm.
Photography: Emotions in Focus
October 17th – December 20th, 2025
Photography: Emotions in Focus is an exhibition dedicated to exploring the depth, complexity, and universality of feeling. From joy to grief, serenity to chaos, this exhibit will showcase the power of photography to capture and convey the emotional essence of life’s moments. This features artists translating emotions into visual form.
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Kindled: The Reitz Studio Legacy Exhibition and Sale
December 12th, 2025– January 23rd, 2026
Kindled: The Reitz Studio Legacy brings together the work of Don Reitz and the artists who worked alongside him as studio assistants during his later years at his Arizona ranch. More than just a celebration of Reitz’s singular voice in American ceramics, this exhibition highlights the deep and lasting impact he had on the lives and practices of the artists who supported his studio. Through shared labor, experimentation, and conversation, these assistants became part of a living lineage—absorbing Reitz’s fearless energy, his love of fire and form, and the raw honesty he brought to the material.
This exhibition features ceramic works by a select group of artists who worked closely with Reitz, alongside pieces from Reitz himself. Each artist contributes not only their work but also a written reflection on their time at the ranch and the ways Reitz’s mentorship shaped their creative path. Together, these works tell a story of legacy—not as imitation, but as ignition: a spark passed from one hand to another, kept alive in new forms, new fires, and new voices.
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12–5pm
Vision & Sound: An African American Experience 2026
February 2nd – 28th, 2026
Vision & Sound creates an educational experience and environment that broadens the understanding and appreciation of African American art, music, film, and literary works for multigenerational and multicultural audiences. We strive to build supportive relationships to encourage cultural equity throughout Arizona and beyond – recognizing that professional American artists of African descent are too often overlooked.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 6, 2026 from 4–6pm
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12–5pm
Visit VisionandSound.org for complete schedule of events and exhibitions spaces
The 45th Annual Juried Friends Show and Sale
“The Face of Friendship”
March 6th – April 15th, 2026
Now in its 45th year, the Juried Friends Show & Sale celebrates the Sedona Arts Center’s vibrant donor community. This year’s theme, The Face of Friendship, highlights the emotional and creative power of human connection through a variety of mediums and styles. Open exclusively to Sedona Arts Center Friend Level Donors, this exhibition reflects the support, collaboration, and artistic spirit that defines our creative community.
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026 from 4–6pm
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12noon–5pm
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FORM & FACE: Abstract Bodies and Masked Identities
April 24th – May 31st, 2026
This dynamic exhibition features the work of acclaimed artists Zarco Guerrero and Kevin Titzer, exploring the intersections of abstraction, the human form, and identity. Through sculptural masks, figurative assemblage, and evocative materials, Form and Face challenges viewers to consider how identity is constructed, concealed, and revealed. Join us for the opening reception on April 24, 2026, and experience this bold exploration of body and persona.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 4–6pm
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12noon–5pm
Big Gay Art Show
June 5th – June 28th, 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.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4p-6p at Celebrate Sedona.
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12noon–5pm
