There is Art in “Them There Hills”: Exploring Hillside Art Galleries

Feathered Fury by Eileen Roberts - Gallery of Modern Masters

Finding beautiful art in Sedona isn’t difficult to do with the amazing galleries located through the city. One location that is worth spending some time in is the Hillside Shopping Center located at 671 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ.

If you have entered Sedona from I17 and via Hwy 179, you have probably noticed the Hillside Shopping Center on the right side of the road, opposite that of Oak Creek. Within Hillside you will find these two treasured galleries, the James Ratliff Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Masters.

The James Ratliff Gallery is a place where you can find arts who have attained reputations nationally and internationally; and who are represented in both corporate and private collections as well as museums throughout the world. The James Ratliff Gallery is known for its extensive selection of original: watercolor, oil, acrylic paintings, bronze and stone sculptures, ceramics, mixed media and one-of-a-kind-jewelry.

James Ratliff has assembled an impressive roster of artists that represent the bold contemporary to eclectic and whimsical.

Owner, James Ratliff has been in the art business for some time. Ratliff owned the first art gallery on Scottsdale’s Main Street back in the 60’s. He then began taking art across the state of Arizona as part of the Arizona Arts and Commission on the Arts education program. Ratliff’s Sedona gallery has been in Sedona for over 30 years and Ratliff has become a trusted source for discovering quality artists. Ratliff is also known for selling popular pieces from that of O’Keefe, Calder, Gorman and Scholder – to name a few.

The James Ratliff Gallery is located at 671 Hwy 179, Suites A1 & A2 in Sedona in the Hillside Sedona.

Ohbylayh by Kathy Tyanne Rannings - James Ratliff Gallery

The Gallery of Modern Masters, also located in the Hillside Shopping Center is owned by Jill and Zach Richardson. The couple have been principles of International Fine Arts, which sold to galleries from the Modern Masters of the 20th Century; such as: Picasso, Miro, Dali and Calder. The Gallery of Modern Masters represents exclusively masters. While more notorious modern masters are represented such as Dali and Picasso, other renowned artists are also represented, including glass artist Christopher Ries.

To appreciate the beauty this gallery offers is to visit it in person. The Gallery of Modern Masters is located at 671 State Route 179, Sedona AZ – Hillside Sedona

To learn about more art galleries located in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, be sure to visit the Sedona Gallery Association online for a complete listing!