SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL is a celebration of Sedona's extraordinary beauty as seen through the eyes of the finest plein air painters in the country.

 

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Our Mission: The Sedona Arts Center's mission is to provide diverse art experiences for individuals and the community through classes, exhibitions, special events, and community outreach programs.

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Schedule of Events for the Sedona Plein Air Festival

 
Festival Week, Oct 19 – 24 ~ Artists Painting Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon
Sunday, Oct 19 ~ Paint Out on Main Street
Monday, Oct 20 ~ Guest Lecture & Opening Reception
Tuesday, Oct 21 ~ A Morning Back in Time at Sedona Historical Society
Wednesday, Oct 22 ~ Day with the Artists in Historic Jerome
Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 21 & 22 ~ Artist Demos and Lectures
Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 22 & 23 ~ Open Classes in Plein Air Painting
Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 22 & 23 ~ Vendor Exhibits “Tools of the Trade”
Friday, Oct 24 ~ Quick Draw Event at L'Auberge de Sedona
Friday Evening, Oct 24 ~ “Evening with the Artists” at L'Auberge de Sedona
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 25-26 ~ Public Art Sale at Sedona Arts Center Galleries
 

SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL is a celebration of Sedona's extraordinary beauty as seen through the eyes of the finest plein air painters in the country.       SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL is a celebration of Sedona's extraordinary beauty as seen through the eyes of the finest plein air painters in the country.

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PAINT OUT ON MAIN STREET
Sunday, 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Uptown Sedona
Artists will place themselves along Main Street in Uptown Sedona. Public is invited to watch them paint “en plein air.” See Sedona through the eyes of the artists.

Sponsored by Sedona Main Street Program.


GUEST LECTURE &
OPENING RECEPTION

Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Sedona Arts Center
Enjoy a lecture by a renowned speaker on the “History of Plein Air Painting.” Learn about the roots of the art form and how it has emerged as a significant art genre in the 21st Century.

A reception with the speaker and the festival artists will follow. Join us for this opening event of the Festival. Meet the artists and view samples of their work that will be exhibited in the Artists Showcase in the Community Gallery. Get a sense of the different media and styles of the thirty participating artists. While you are at the Center, pick a time and place to see your favorite artist at work as she or he paints the scenic beauty of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon throughout the week.


A MORNING BACK IN TIME
Tuesday, 6:00 a.m.
Sedona Historical Museum
Artists will spend the early morning at the Sedona Historical Society Museum and Grounds, painting the unique setting, buildings, vintage pieces such as the old Sedona fire truck and views of the surrounding red rocks. Open to the public.

Sponsored by Sedona Historical Society.

For only $3.00 you can also enjoy the story of the Sedona Arts Center's 50 year history that will be on display in the museum.

A DAY IN JEROME
Wednesday, All Day
Jerome, Arizona
Hospitality Tent
Open 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Festival artists and the public have been invited to enjoy the Historic Town of Jerome for the day. Observe and chat with the artists as they paint the unique scenic beauty of this old mining town built on the side of a mountain between Sedona and Prescott.

Sponsored by Jerome Chamber of Commerce and Jerome Art Walk.


ARTISTS – LECTURES
& DEMONSTRATIONS

Tuesday & Wednesday,
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sedona Arts Center
Learn about the demands, challenges and excitement of painting “en plein air” and how the creative process varies depending on the medium in which the artist is working. The lectures will include slides, samples of work, and a demonstration. Mediums that are being used by artists in this year’s festival include: oils, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics.
OPEN CLASSES IN
PLEIN AIR PAINTING

Wednesday & Thursday
Sedona Arts Center Campus
Two Sessions Each Day
8:00  – 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Drop in and try your hand at plein air painting. These classes will be led by faculty members of the Nassan Gobran School of the Arts. The classes are open to all ages. Each three-hour session is only $20.00. Materials will be supplied – or you may bring your own.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE - ART
SUPPLY VENDOR EXHIBITS

Wednesday & Thursday,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sedona Arts Center
Art suppliers who offer the best materials available for plein air painters will display the tools of the trade. Their representatives will be available to answer your questions and help you make choices that will serve your needs.

QUICK DRAW EVENT –
BY THE ARTISTS

Friday, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
L’Auberge de Sedona
The artists meet on the scenic grounds of L'Auberge de Sedona. The goal is to complete a painting in just two hours. You will be amazed at the results! Be a part of the excitement! Open to the public – no charge. No parking on the grounds – take the trolley from designated parking areas.

Sponsored by L'Auberge de Sedona.


AN EVENING WITH THE ARTISTS (GALA)
Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
L’Auberge de Sedona, Monet Ballroom
Meet the artists and be among the first to view the paintings that have been created during Festival Week. This is an opportunity to purchase a beautiful original painting by an award-winning artist for your home or office. Tickets: $125 – Space if limited. Order today! Call (928) 282-3809 or Click the "Purchase" box to purchase tickets online.

 
Sponsored by L'Auberge de Sedona.

Music will be provided by the Sedona Youth Jazz Band.


PUBLIC EXHIBIT & ART SALE
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 25 & 27
Sedona Art Center Galleries
Everyone is invited – no admission fee. View the remaining body of work created during the week, plus prior work created by the participating artists. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to purchase a priceless piece of art that will be a forever memory of the exquisite beauty of Sedona.

On Saturday, the artists will be on hand to discuss their work and the incredible art form that was celebrated during the festival: Painting "en plein air.”

Sedona Arts Center Galleries

 

SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL is a celebration of Sedona's extraordinary beauty as seen through the eyes of the finest plein air painters in the country.

 
 

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