Over 220 women artists applied for the exhibition from 38 states and 8 countries representing work that has in some way been influenced by the surrealist movement. The scope of the exhibition is very diverse. Surrealist influence appears in abstract expressionism, process art, conceptual art, and various forms of magical realism and visionary art as well as collage, sculpture, assemblage, and painting that relies on evocative juxtaposition of various imagery. Because of its relationship to the unconscious and the mythic, surrealism has often been associated with a spiritual quest, situating art as a healer of the rift between nature and human reality through its unique creativity.

All painters are welcome! You do not have to be an OPA member, and all media artists may participate, show, and sell; however, in keeping with OPA guidelines, only oil painters may participate in the judged event. Mini-reception, show, and sale at the Sedona Arts Center Saturday the 16th at 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Theatre Studio. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Blue Ridge Oil Paints, SourceTek Panels, Dick Blick's, Arbonne, Naked Wines, and Rosemary and Co. are…

An invitation to PLAY in the arts! Arts in Action is a specially priced project-based set of courses that takes place at the Sedona Arts Center on January 11, 2020 from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is only $25 per person and children 12 and under free with a paying adult.You will have the opportunity to explore one of 3 different types of media in ceramics, two-dimensional work, or fiber arts and take a tour of the arts center…

The show will be open daily from 10am-5pm and will represent the work of over 25 artists, exhibiting ceramics, oils, mixed media pieces and everything in between!   2020 Winter Co-op Application

Sedona Arts Center invites you along to be inspired and experience master artists painting in the Shangri-La of the Southwest! Sedona is a sublime and stunningly beautiful environment steeped in art history. The Arts Center dates back 63 years to the founding of Sedona’s identity as an ‘art colony.’ Our community’s iconic and wonderfully creative event—Sedona Plein Air Festival—is a week-long celebration of extraordinary landscapes, world-renowned artists, unique workshops, and wonderful free events!

March 6 – 29, 2020; 10am-5pm, daily Congratulations to the award winners of the 40th Annual Members' Juried Exhibition & Sale!  Check out our Facebook page to see their works! Three Juror's Choice Awards ($100) went to: Marti McNamee - watercolor, Going of Age Deanne McKeown - assemblage & bronze, Birds of a Feather Janet Weaver - oil, Feathers & Pears Six Merit Awards ($50 SAC Gift Cert) to: Cynthia Carillo - mixed media, Passages Sheron Foster - mixed media,…

Join us at the Sedona Arts Center for a talk with Art Historian, Mark Rownd! The talk will begin January 17 at 4pm.

Join us January 23, from 4-6PM for the 31 Women Artist Curators Talk! Dr. Catriona McAra, University Curator at Leeds Art University, will be giving a talk about Sedona and Contemporary art that is not to be missed. The final event of the 31 Women Artists Exhibition is the Curators Talk: 30+1: Dorothea Tanning, Sedona and Contemporary Art with Dr. Catriona McAra, University Curator at Leeds Arts University. Catriona is an international expert on women artists carrying forward in their work…

Featuring Fiber Artists: Isabel Simmer, Patti Barker, Sandra Seifert, Joanne Doty, Nancy Bollard, Evelyn Gholson, Mary Helsaple, Linda Kimberly Featuring Jewelry Artists: Joan Roberts, Karen Puckett, Lesley McKeown, Deanne McKeown, Gale Craig, Sue Horine, Chikako Myers First Friday Receptions – January 3, 2020 & February 7, 2020 “What could be more enticing than handmade jewelry, garments and purses? Our Featured Artists for January and February understand this perfectly and have produced a beautiful array of handmade items to keep you…

Magic and Dreams Call to Women Artists! Exhibition Dates: June 5 – 30, 2020 Virtual Reception: June 5, 2020, Application Deadline:  April 30, 2020 Notification: May 15, 2020 Awards $300 First Place and 2 $100 Merit Awards This year the Sedona Arts Center is celebrating women artists through major exhibitions and events! Magic and Dreams is a juried exhibition that will feature the work of women artists in Arizona. The theme is completely open to interpretation. The exhibition will be…

Don’t refuse to see the Salon Des Refuses Exhibition! Salon Des Refuses, an exciting rogue art exhibit, is Opening on Friday, Jan 17th at the Sedona Art Center in Uptown Sedona off 89A on Art Barn Rd.  This exceptional exhibit is a tongue in cheek reference to the 1863 Salon Des Refuses art exhibit in France, where local artists—who later became famous (e.g. Degas, Monet, etc.)—were refused entry as their work was so different from mainstream traditional realism. This new “Refuses” exhibit is a collection of those Artists refused entry to…

Check out this exquisite show in the Sedona Arts Center Fine Arts Gallery starting March 6th! The Opening Reception will be 5-8pm.  The show will feature works from: Lesley Aine McKeown, Deanne McKeown, Byron McKeown, Gretchen Lopez and Joshua Been. Come check out this powerhouse show!

Community 'Paint Out' May 21th   Sponsored by L'Auberge de Sedona, Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona Arts Center and Red Rock Magic Trolley 8am-11:30am (Last shuttle returns at 1pm) Art Curator at L'Auberge de Sedona and owner of Goldenstein Gallery, Linda Goldenstein, invites the community to participate in completing plein air paintings or drawings in any medium, along the banks of Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona. Artists will set up along the L'Auberge creekside and enjoy brilliant views of the creek,…

Sedona Arts Center is holding a Volunteer Fair on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4 to 6pm at the Art Barn in Uptown Sedona.

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.

Click here to purchase $75 VIP tickets Click here to purchase $50 Gala tickets SAC Home Show: Birdy Style is Sponsored by Kling Family Foundation and Isabelle + David Simmer Let’s celebrate together to raise funds and bring arts and education to our community. Thursday, April 14th, 2022 6:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm VIP Reception & Pre-Sale Sedona Arts Center Parking Lot & Art Barn Silent Auction begins Monday, April 4th, 2022 Door Prizes include three $1000 Gift cards (one each)…

The Sedona Arts Center has announced its 2022 Juried Members’ Show, our community’s largest and longest-running group exhibition of visual art. The 41st iteration will be on view in the Center’s Art Gallery in Uptown Sedona from March 4 to 31 and is free to the public.

Renegades Art Show Supports Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition Running from October 3 through October 9, The Renegades artist group will present a marvelously diverse art exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center.  Held in SAC’s Special Exhibition Gallery, this vibrant show will fill the space with fine paintings, photography, ceramics, gourds, sculpture, and jewelry.  The participating artists include Rick and Carol Gandolfo, Adryanna Ciera, Mary Helsaple, Gary Jenkins, Karen O’Donnell, Karl Williams, Pat Priolo, and Jim Peterson.  The show will be…

Guest speaker Iris Yang will introduce her debut work of historical fiction, Wings of a Flying Tiger, at the Sedona Arts Center on Friday, December 7 from 4-5pm! About the book (Wings of a Flying Tiger, historical fiction): In the summer of 1942, Danny Hardy bails out of his fighter plane into a remote region of western China. With multiple injuries, malaria, and Japanese troops searching for him, the American pilot’s odds of survival are slim. Jasmine Bai, an art…

At the Meditation to Creation Women’s Workshop, you will find inner guidance and begin creating something beautiful. Join us in beautiful Sedona. Arrive a few days before the workshop and enjoy Sedona’s natural wonders, where you will find much inspiration to fuel your creativity. Meet us February 5 and 6 at Sedona Arts Center for an inspired workshop where in addition to reflecting and art making, you will also learn and practice the ancient art of meditation. Out of mediation,…

Attend the Fall Artist Open Studios Tour In Sedona on October 26, 27 & 28 The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) Studio Tour has experienced significant growth over the last several years, becoming one of Sedona’s “Can’t Miss” events. In fact, the Tour has been designated one of Sedona’s top cultural events by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. This year there are 50 artists who will open their studios on Friday and Saturday October 26 and 27th from 10 am…

Sign up to exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Studio during the Members’ Winter Co-op Exhibition & Sale! The show will be open daily from 10am-5pm from February 1 to 18, 2019 and will represent the work of 20 – 30 artists, exhibiting ceramics, oils, mixed media pieces and everything in between! Applications Due: Friday, January 11, 4pm Exhibition & Sale Dates: February 1 – 18, 2019 Set-Up: Wednesday, January 30 & Thursday, January 31; room open for set-up both…

About this fundraiser: 2019 Art Raffle Rules & Prizes Ticket donation is $20 Need not be present to win Drawing-Sedona Art Center, First Friday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. Prizes must be claimed within 1 year, before or on January 31st, 2019 1st prize is a 24x30 painting by Gretchen Lopez of an portrait, pet, or landscape—valued at $1,400 2nd prize is $500.00 Gallery Shopping Spree 3rd prize is a $220.00 Ceramics class Prizes may not be redeemed for cash…

Red Rock Music Festival is a not-for-profit classical music focused organization (founded in 1996) based in Phoenix but arranges several performances a year in Sedona. RRMF also organizes a Winter Chamber Music Institute (at Glendale Community College) for aspiring music students and conducts master classes and workshops that enable young musicians to learn skills from master musicians. RRMF is starting off the new year with a min-concert at Sedona Arts Center. The purpose of this event is to expose and…

In a creative partnership, Sedona Arts Center and Goldenstein Gallery are hosting a Jazz Party and Art Reception on Saturday, January 19, 5-7pm as part of the innovative Keith Schall and John Waddell special exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center. Frost and Frost will be performing live. Open 10am-5pm daily through January 22 in Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibition galleries, this exciting special exhibition combines the muted yet bold abstract paintings by Schall with the impressionist sculpture of John Waddell.…

Running from March 31 through April 8, The Sedona Renegades artist group will present a refreshingly diverse art exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center.  Held in SAC’s Special Exhibition Gallery, this extraordinary show will fill the space with fine paintings, photography, weavings, glass art pieces, ceramics, gourds, sculpture, and jewelry.  The participating artists include Rick and Carol Gandolfo, Wendy Bialek, Lucy Paradise, John Warren Oakes, Karen O’Donnell, Karl Williams, Pat Priolo, and Jim Peterson.  The show will be open daily…

Spread your intuitive wings and join artist, author and potter,Susan Smith James and her playful dragons introduced to us in her best selling book, Dancing Dragon Magic, Dialogues in Clay, for a romp in the energetic fields, where the dragons play for her Live Dragon Insight Journal Class! "Meet" the magical elemental dragons that inhabit another dimension similar to earth. You'll meet the Sun Dragon, the Moon Dragon, the Day Dragon and more. Be prepared to never look at life…

A journey of painting- visions, nature, faces and dimensions "Painting is a journey. First you have to figure out what you want to paint, then you have to figure out how to paint what you want to paint. And then, in order to show what you have chosen to paint, you need to develop a body of work. When the down turn in the economy caused the end of a more than 24 year career, where I painted what people…

Known for her unique sense of playful narrative and the impeccable quality of her artwork Deanne joins for a discussion about creativity and artistic process. Bring your own questions and comments for a fun evening about the impulse to create and the requirements of the muse. Deanne will bring some new work in progress to spark some ideas. During this talk select work will be on sale for this event only. Refreshments will be served.

Sedona's Deep Connection to Modern Art April 5, 2019 4 - 5 pm Join Mark Rownd for a look into Sedona's rich artistic history. As a collector of Max Ernst and other surrealists that visited Sedona in the early days of modern art, Mark has done extensive research into the time period, even discovering a new Max Ernst artwork in the area. Sedona holds a significant but little known place in the history of the modern art movement in America…

Gretchen Lopez Portrait Demonstration April 5, 2019 6 - 7 pm Gretchen Lopez will work in her trademark style of bold painterly application with close observation as she develops a new work in the Gallery on First Friday. She'll talk about her approach to painting a portrait in water-based oils, her choice of materials, lighting and color. Guests will be welcome to ask questions and discuss her work. Refreshments will be provided.

Susan Kliewer will be giving a special artist’s talk while working on new work in the Fine Art Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center on April 1 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Questions are welcome and refreshments will be served! Select artwork will be offered at a special discount during the event. “All my life I have been fascinated by the ever-changing dynamics of our American West. Through my work I strive to portray the many cultures that have come…

Gretchen Lopez Portrait Demonstration April 5, 2019 / 6 – 7 pm Gretchen Lopez will work in her trademark style of bold painterly application with close observation as she develops a new work in the Gallery on First Friday. She'll talk about her approach to painting a portrait in water-based oils, her choice of materials, lighting and color. Guests will be welcome to ask questions and discuss her work. Refreshments will be provided.

Embrace the Struggle! Free Presentation with Chris Navarro April 13, 2019 / 3 – 4:30 pm “Embrace the Struggle” is an inspirational presentation by Chris Navarro, one of Arizona's finest and most prolific sculptors currently being honored with an exhibition at the Phippen Museum in Prescott through April 21st. His talk and digital presentation will bring to light how personal struggle and artistic struggle are part of the process of creativity. Known for his rodeo and cowboy monumental sculptures he…

Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 2019 National Juried Pastel Exhibition and Sale. Exhibition Dates: April 9th thru April 23rd, 2019 at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. Judge of Awards is Tony Allain, Jurors were Richard McKinley and Jacob Aguilar. Awards reception on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 2-4 pm. Platinum Blonde by Lin Boucher

Tuesday, April 23  5-7 pm | Demo & Orientation, Open to Public | Theater Studio This will be the opening to Michele Collier's workshop happening April 24 &25. Come check out how she creates expressive forms through a unique paper-clay process.

Community ‘Paint Out’ May 9th, 8:00 – 11:30 am Sponsored by L’Auberge de Sedona, Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona Arts Center and Red Rock Magic Trolley 8am-11:30am (Last shuttle returns at 1pm) Art Curator at L’Auberge de Sedona and owner of Goldenstein Gallery, Linda Goldenstein, invites the community to participate in completing plein air paintings or drawings in any medium, along the banks of Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona. Artists will set up along the L’Auberge creekside and enjoy brilliant views…

Oxygen on Embers An intimate musical event Saturday May 11, 2019 at 630pm Sedona Arts Center $15 Tickets available online at https://www.oxygenonembers.com/merch/southwest-revival-tour-sedona Alt-folk duo OXYGEN ON EMBERS are performing at Sedona Arts Center in Sedona, on their tour of quirky and intimate venues across Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. The band will perform songs from their new album, SOUTHWEST REVIVAL, as well as playing other original numbers and sharing stories behind the songs. Leigh and Hively are storytellers at heart.…

Members' Summer Co-Op Exhibition and Sale August 2 – 25, 2019 Participation Requirements: Current Membership in the Sedona Arts Center Artist Must be accessible by email through which important information will be communicated Submit application and non-refundable participation fee to Sedona Arts Center by 4pm, July 12, 2019. (One artist per table/wall space; limited availability; applications processed first come, first served. Hang/display your artwork on Wednesday, July 31 between the hours of 8am–6pm Attend one of the orientation meetings on…

Join Dina Wakley for a 3-day class, Expressive Abstractions: From Page to Panel. We'll work experimentally in our journals and then transfer our favorite ideas and concepts to panels for a triptych that is full of color and emotion. Expressive Abstractions: From Page to Panel, $495 Teacher will provide: acrylic paint and mediums, stencils, marking tools, Stabilo pencils Please bring: your favorite brushes, brush-cleaning cup/basin, scissors, two art journals in which to work, baby wipes/paper towels/rag, your favorite substrate (canvas…

The Sedona Arts Center Art Barn will be the first property to be awarded a Historic Resource Recognition plaque. The Sedona Arts Center Art Barn has long been a central element of art, cultural, and community in Sedona. With the granting of this award its place in history within the community will be celebrated.   Please join us for refreshments at 5:00 PM on May 17th to celebrate this tremendous honor. Photo Courtesy of Sedona Heritage Museum, Sedona AZ

FREE and open to the public – Sedona Photofest Star Party sponsored and hosted by Lowell Observatory. There will be two 12” Teeter telescopes and a third Lowell representative giving constellation tours from 8 to 10pm. Come see why Sedona is a Dark Sky community and experience our brilliant night sky with a little help from our friends at Lowell Observatory!

The final talk of Sedona Photofest, “Finding Other Worlds” with Joe Llama will take place in the Art Barn at Sedona Arts Center from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Joe has been a photographer for the past 10 years, specializing in landscape and nightscape photography. As an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, he hopes to capture some of the stunning locations he has had the fortune to visit. Originally from Wales in the UK he has had the opportunity to photograph many countries in Europe and now the desert Southwest of the United States.

Inkieee’s Intermix pop-up gallery #2 will be held on October 4-6, 2019 (Friday – Sunday). This pop-up gallery will be filled will all Korean women artists from the US and Korea that are highly recognized in their respective fields. Many of their art are currently displayed in public institutions and museums. Each artist is unique in style, choice of materials, and colors. This show is for everyone who loves art. In addition to paintings, you will also find amazing handmade…

The Sedona Arts Center presents the 2019 Summer Co-op Exhibition and Sale during the entire month of August!  There are 29 participating artists which means 29 different varieties of amazing local art. This is the perfect time to collect a wide range of unique items that are sure to awe and inspire. Swing by the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Gallery August 2-25 from 10AM-5PM to see this fantastic show.   Featured Fiber art was created by participating artist Patricia Caldwell

Sedona Arts Center students will be displaying and selling their wares on September First Friday! Great student work, even greater prices. This is a great way to support the students in our community. This is a one night only sale so come early! Sale will be happening 5PM-8PM in the ceramics department located in the Sedona Arts Center Art Barn.

Finding Beauty with Water and Wood - an exhibition of elegant watercolors and finely crafted wooden objects. Sedona Artists, Katie Sluder and Ken Ledeen, are presenting a unique and exciting exhibit combining a collection of recent watercolors with works in wood that range from practical to purely artistic. These two artists left the corporate life to pursue artistic opportunities in quite different media. Katie Sluder’s watercolors are subtle and expressive, capturing the emotion of a moment or place. Her pieces…

Running from October 28 through November 5, The Sedona Renegades artist group will present a remarkably diverse art exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center. Held in SAC’s Special Exhibition Gallery, this singular show will fill the space with fine paintings, photography, weavings, ceramics, gourds, sculpture, and jewelry. The participating artists are Rick and Carol Gandolfo, Wendy Bialek, Leanne Lee, John Warren Oakes, Karen O’Donnell, Karl Williams, Pat Priolo, and Jim Peterson. The show will be open daily from 10 AM…

Sacred Spaces In most traditions, a scared space is created in appreciation of beauty and brings in a healing energy. Local artist couple Allison and Russell invite you on a sacred journey featuring unique crystal artwork by Allison and colorful floor coverings and tapestries by Russell. Their talents are intertwined together to bring the visitor into a delightful experience. The jewelry and crystal grids bring an element of personal peace and harmony for yourself or for your home. The rug…

Join the The Naughty Bits in the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Saturday, November 23 for Medical Relief in Nepal! This fundraiser will have a silent auction with the works of local artists, raffle prizes, and more! You can also enter to win a 2012 Fiat 500! This is a great fundraiser for a great cause! Come ready to dance! Show is 5-8PM. $20 admission at the door.

The Sedona Visual Arts Coalition presents “2020…A Clear Vision”, opening to the public on Thursday, February 6th, 2020, in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center.  Please join us at the First Friday Opening Reception on February 7th from 5-8 pm. SVAC has been presenting themed exhibitions in Sedona for 19 years.   As “visual artists” we create works that communicate our experiences and interpretations of the theme.  This year “2020… A Clear Vision” will be on display.  Sixty…

January 18 at 1PM Gather at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road The March will begin from the Sedona Arts Center through uptown and loop back for a  rally. Parking is available behind the Sedona Arts Center. '"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex."

Join us at the Sedona Arts Center March 6 between 4:00 and 6:00 pm for a book reading/signing event with Bill Caldwell and his new book, “In Search of a Beautiful Sky.” A story of one mans spiritual journey illustrated with his beautifully uplifting photographic art. “If there’s anything I’ve learned during my life, it’s that there is much more going on in the world and the universe than meets the eye. The universe is a fantastic and mysterious place.…