The Sedona Plein Air Festival is right around the corner! We’ll be highlighting the artists as it gets closer, starting with Krystal Brown, Olena Babak, and Ed Buonvecchio! Read all about them at sedonaartscenter.org/events/

October 17-19, learn to mix abstract and representational en plein air with Anton Nowels in Monumental Design: Light and Shadow! Students will attain an understanding of how to make design decisions en plein air. Artists will explore notan, tonal plans, intervals, and color.

October 10th-12th, conquer detail in Painterly Pencils: Feathers, Fur, & Flowers with Barbara Dahlstedt!

October 1st and 2nd, get fired up in Firing Up: Kiln Conversion and Soda Firing with Adam Nielsen! This two-day, hands-on workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of kiln conversion and soda firing with Iowa-based ceramic artist Adam Nielsen.

Come see the hottest new exhibition here at the Sedona Arts Center as we open up Out of the Fire on the 15th of September! Showcasing brilliant works by students from our very own ceramics department, this exhibition is one of determination and mastery.

The people have chosen! A big congratulations to CJ Henderson, the People’s Choice winner of the Face of Time Exhibition with his piece “JD”. Today is the last day of the show and your final chance to see this wonderful work and many others, so swing by our Special Exhibitions Gallery before 5pm.

⭐️CALL TO ARTISTS⭐️ The Tolleson Art Gallery invites photographers and videographers to submit their work for Emotions in Focus, an exhibition dedicated to exploring the depth, complexity, and universality of feeling.

⭐️CALL TO ARTISTS!!⭐️ Sedona Arts Center invites Arizona artists and makers to apply for our 2025 Holiday Artist Market taking place December 5th-7th-a curated seasonal event featuring approximately 25 artists showcasing handmade, original, and functional works.

October 4-5th, shrink your style in Mini Masterpieces with Casey Cheuvront! Working small presents its rewards and challenges! Smaller formats encourage exploration and make a regular painting habit more feasible for those with limited time or space.

~Cup by Ian K. Hall~ These vibrant vessels are out of this world! Featured artist Ian K. Hall’s impressive combinations of contrasting textures and unique shapes make these drinking cups an exciting addition to whatever you’re sipping!

Up your gadget game in Kelli Klymenko’s iPhoneography course, September 19th! Join photographer and artist Kelli Klymenko for an inspiring one-day workshop designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Discover how to transform everyday moments into compelling works of art—using only your iPhone

September 12 -14th, create a Surrealist inspired mixed media deck in Jesse Petersen’s workshop, Dreamkeeper! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking red rock landscape of Sedona for a workshop that blends art history, introspection, and playful experimentation.

Want to learn new skills in abstract painting? Bob Burridge has designed a 3 day workshop with themes for each day, including Small, Colorful Multiples, Figure in an Abstract Landscape, and Adding Collage Papers to your Painting. Join Burridge September 12-14th online in Creative Abstract Techniques

September 6th, lean into bold hues with Joe A Oakes in his workshop: Painting a Bold, Colorful Southwestern Landscape! Join Oakes for a fun, info-packed painting experience. Students will paint the beautiful mountain landscape of Arizona using bright, bold, unexpected colors!

New to the gallery and a featured artist this month, Leonor Pisano is dazzling with her display. Full of rustic-chic style, Pisano blurs the lines between old and new, combining weathered cholla, sparkling pearls, mixed metals, and gorgeous stones!

An amazing night of art and community — thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of The Face of Time at Sedona Arts Center! The exhibition is on view through September 12, and we invite you to stop by and experience it in person. Artwork is also available online at sedonaartscenter.org.

~Night Watcher Owl by Karl Williams~ Lovably round and filled with personality, this little ceramic owl is the ideal addition to your book nook or window sill! Made by one of our featured artists, this piece emanates a whimsical wisdom. For purchase at sedonaartscenter.org/product/nigh...

Join us this Saturday for an unforgettable Celebrate Sedona as we open up our latest exhibition: The Face of Time! This spectacular new show explores the emotional and visual power of portraiture through the lens of time.

August 16th, set yourself up for adventure in Watercolor and Ink for the Traveler with Casey Cheuvront! This workshop will explore watercolor basics, using a journaling/sketchbook approach.

~Nankoweap River Mile 53.5 by Betsy Menand~ This glorious pastel piece captures the bright beauty of the Grand Canyon. Full of glowing, warm rocks and limitless blue skies, Menand’s work is inspired by years of adventuring in this magical space.

Rest in Peace, Ozzy Osbourne — Years ago, Ozzy visited Sedona Arts Center with his son Jack and granddaughter, spending time in the ceramics studio with Dennis Ott. A quiet moment that now means even more. Our hearts are with the Osbourne family. 🖤

The Big Gay Art Show has been absolutely spectacular so far—make sure you stop by to see the vibrant collection before the last day on the 25th! Year after year, this exhibition continues to provide a dynamic and positive venue for connection, visibility, and artistic celebration.

~Storm Clouds Over Courthouse Rock by Terry Shoulders~ This striking scene captures the swell of summer in Sedona and the magic of monsoons: dark clouds reach for the glowing rock below, mere moments from deluge. Captured by one of our featured artists, this photograph is a must-see!

With less than a week left to go see the Big Gay Art Show, we highly recommend you take a stroll through our Special Exhibitions Gallery to soak up the rainbow!

We’ve got some new Featured Artists up in the gallery for July and August, and we’re so excited to share their expanded collections with you!

~Forest Secrets Oak Creek at Briar Patch XXV by Julie Gilbert Pollard~ Looking for a local gem to put on your wall? This gorgeous painting of Oak Creek is the perfect slice of Sedona Summer for any home.

Make sure you stop into the gallery to see the expanded collections of our current featured artists before the month is up! Mary Lois Brown, Nancy Leicht, Debra Goley, and Christine Golden have their best work on display in a spectacular selection of pieces.

Arts advocates, we need your voices TODAY. State funding for the Arizona Commission on the Arts is at risk of being completely eliminated if the Arizona House of Representatives passes a “skinny” budget today. mailchi.mp/azcitizensfo...

Swing by the Sedona Arts Center from 10-2 today to claim creative treasures in our Art Supply Swap Meet! We’ve gathered an exciting assortment of donated art materials—from sketchbooks and paints to frames, fabric, brushes, beads, and more. Now it’s your turn to dive in!

July 11-13th, join Elder Jones in Wet Concrete Carving! Learn to build forms, prepare sand mix concrete, and sculpt and hand carve in the soft matrix. Students will be given a working understanding of Portland cement and the variety of possibilities the technique offers.

Experience the rainbow at the Sedona Arts Center this month by visiting the Big Gay Art Show! Through a variety of engaging mediums, the 2025 BGAS artists have created a visually stunning collection of personal stories and community history. Visit sedonaartscenter.org/exhibits/ to learn more

Switch it up at our Swap! SAC is hosting an Art Supply Swap Meet that has oodles of gear for your creative endeavors. We’ll be accepting donations Monday June 16th-Thursday June 19th from 10am-3pm. When you donate your gently used or new supplies, you’ll get a free pass to the Swap on the 21st!

Are you feeling lucky? You could win a beautiful work of art! Our Summer Raffle is in full swing and now through June 21st you can enter our raffle for a chance to win one of these unique pieces created by talented Sedona Arts Center artists.

Big congratulations to the winners of the Big Gay Art Show! 1st place: Ecstasy of Surrender by Leo Gagne 2nd place: Dayan Il by Andres Juarez-Troncoso 3rd place: Sacred Memories by Nath Raye

Tomorrow is the BIG day!! Join us here at the Sedona Arts Center Friday, June 6th for the opening reception of the Big Gay Art Show and Celebrate Sedona!🌈✨🥳 From 4-6pm we’ll have live music, food and drink, artist demos, and a brand new dazzling exhibition for you to explore!

With four live artist demos happening at once, this Celebrate Sedona and Big Gay Art Show opening is going to be full to the brim with creativity! This Friday, June 6th, from 4-6pm, come see Jillian Sander, Nancy Leicht, D Jones, and Christine Golden in their element!

🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us here at the Sedona Arts Center!🏳️‍🌈 Not just this month, but every month, we celebrate love, creativity, and the vibrant spectrum of human expression. Art is for everyone—and our community is richer because of the diverse voices, stories, and identities that shape it

We are proud to be presenting the Big Gay Art Show again this year! Join us June 6th from 4-6pm for the opening celebration! Food, drinks, live music and art demos, plus a brilliant new show…what better way is there to spend a Friday night?? Come celebrate with us as we welcome the new exhibition!

We’ve got big smiles and happy campers here at the Sedona Arts Center! We have officially kicked off our summer season with some truly exciting creative camps for kiddos, and there are still a couple spots available for the June and July classes so sign up before they fill up!

Christine Golden, one of our current Featured Artists in the gallery, is filling the North room with incredible personalities! Her unique sculpted figures inspire emotion and intrigue, and we just can’t stop looking their way.

Qué Hermoso is in its last week so swing by to see this exceptional exhibition if you haven’t had the chance, or revisit your favorite pieces! Featuring artists from across the state, this show explores themes of heritage, family, untold histories, and both personal and collective experiences.

Fill your little artists’ summer with crafty, creative fun! With so many unique options to choose from, boredom won’t find any open slots in your schedule! We’ve got rock painting, tie-dye, critter crafting, friendship bracelets, watercolor and ink, and all kinds of clay options to choose from!

Debra Goley is part of our fantastic group of featured artists this month and next, and we’re excited to delve deeper into what inspires her to create her stunning fiber works! On the topic of process, Goley says:

Call for Artists! For the 2025–2026 season, our guiding theme is FACE—a word rich with meaning as both noun and verb. From the human visage to the surface of mountains, from emotional expressions to bold acts of confrontation, FACE invites endless interpretations.

Do you have new or gently used art supplies that you no longer need? Are you wanting to jump start your creative practice and need a refresh on your art supplies? Are you looking for an opportunity to meet fellow artists? Then the Art Supply Swap Meet is for you!

Appropriation in the Arts Series: Drawing Cultural Inspiration Recorded January 21, 2024 at Sedona Arts Center

¡Qué Hermoso!, our latest exhibition, is looking just as its name suggests: it's an absolutely gorgeous show! Celebrating cultural identity and traditions by Arizona artists, more than 35 artworks highlight histories, familism, forgotten stories and rich personal and collective experiences.

June 13th, join Kelli Klymenko in iPhoneography: From Snapshots to Showstoppers! In today’s digital age, even professional artists and photographers recognize the iPhone as a powerful creative tool. This workshop is designed for beginners and advanced users alike.

July 26-27th, join featured artist Christine Golden in Heads Up! This workshop is designed to give students experience rendering a life-size human head.

¡Qué Hermoso! Our latest exhibition is full of vibrant pieces that celebrate Latinx identity through powerful imagery and storytelling. Featuring artists from across the state, this show explores themes of heritage, family, untold histories, and both personal and collective experiences.