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Sedona Arts Center

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15 Art Barn Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336 United States Get Directions
Phone 9282823809
Website http://sedonaartscenter.org
Inspired by the natural beauty of Sedona, Egyptian sculptor, Nassan Gobran and a group of local visionaries recognized the need for a place where artists could work, teach, and learn together. In 1958, they established Sedona’s first art center, “Canyon Kiva.” They purchased the old Jordan Apple Packing Barn, now known as the Art Barn, which quickly became the community’s creative and social hub. During the early 60s Sedona was rich with artists, city refugees, and entrepreneurs who foresaw the area’s potential and participated in its development. Through all the dramatic growth and demographic changes, Sedona Arts Center (SAC) remained one of the cultural constants, even though it experienced its own series of changes. In 1961, the name was changed to Sedona Arts Center (SAC) and officially re-opened with a celebration attended by 300 guests. 1994 was a year of expansion with the addition of a new building to house an art gallery, classroom space, and the community theatre, which was founded in 1970. In 2001 the mission was redefined to focus primarily on education through SAC School of the Arts and gallery exhibitions of the visual arts. SAC School of the Arts has become a catalyst for creative development for students of all ages, from the very young through the golden years of life. In 2021, Sedona Arts Center (SAC) began a new phase in its developement. Emerging out of a worldwide pandemic, a new vision, mission, and strategic plan maintains our commitment to the arts education, but expands our role in the community, region, and nation as a leader in the arts development. The completion of a Campus Master Plan in 2023 is focusing attention on long-neglected facilities while improving an enviroment where artists can flourish. Today Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is a rich legacy of the founders’ vision. As one of Northern Arizona’s oldest 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations it continues to be a gathering place where artists and the community can gather and celebrate all that Sedona has to offer.
Events at this venue
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  • 21st Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Exhibition

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    Sedona Plein Air Festival: 21st Anniversary   October 26th - November 21st, 2025   After the Sedona Plein Air Festival concludes on October 26, Sedona Arts Center invites you along to be inspired and experience the master artists paintings on display and for sale in our Special Exhibition Gallery!        

  • Celebrate Sedona! December 5, 2025 / 4-6pm

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    December 5, 2025 4PM - 6PM! Live Music: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Exhibition Opening: 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 monthly celebration of the beauty and
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  • Holiday Artist Market 2025

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    Holiday Artist Market   December  5th - 7th, 2025   Just in time for the Holidays! For 1 weekend only, Sedona Arts Center is having it's first Holiday Market! Your favorite artists will be in the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Exhibition Hall to bring lots of Holiday gift ideas and artwork all for sale! Featuring
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  • Kindled: The Reitz Studio Legacy Exhibition and Sale

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

     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
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  • Vision & Sound: An African American Experience 2026

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    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
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  • Celebrate Sedona! February 6, 2026 / 4-6pm

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    February 6, 2026 4PM - 6PM! Live Music: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Exhibition Opening: Vision & Sound 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 monthly celebration of
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  • 45th Annual Friends Juried Art Exhibition and Sale 2026

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    45thAnnual Friends Juried Art Exhibition and Sale   March 6th – April 15th, 2026   Sedona Arts Center’s 45th Annual Juried Art Show, our community’s largest and longest-running group exhibition of visual art in Uptown Sedona is now showing! Free to the public and all the works are for sale, with no sales tax included.
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  • Celebrate Sedona! March 6, 2026 / 4-6pm

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    March 6, 2026 4PM - 6PM! Live Music: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Exhibition Opening: 45th Juried Friends Show 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 monthly celebration
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  • Celebrate Sedona! April 24, 2026 / 4-6pm

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    April 24, 2026 4PM - 6PM! Live Music: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Exhibition Opening: FORM + FACE: Abstract Bodies and Masked Identities 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
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  • Big Gay Art Show 2026

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Celebrate Sedona! June 5, 2026 / 4-6pm

    Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

    June 5, 2026 4PM - 6PM! Live Music: TBA SAC Ceramics Department: Demos and Ceramics Sale Exhibition Opening: The Big Gay Art Show 2026 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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