The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artist alike experience the best art environment imaginable. By working together to support special art events and encourage strict ethical business practices the association continues to cultivate the visual arts and cultural life of Sedona. The association provides a unified voice to advance standards of excellence and raise awareness to ensure high aesthetic quality for all our patrons.

 

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1st Friday Evening in the Galleries
On the first Friday of each month, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. These special art receptions give locals and Sedona visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while beginning their weekends with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene. For your convenience, the Sedona Trolley provides free transportation to venture from art gallery to art gallery. Please refer to the map on this site for all the trolley stops on the art gallery loop. For additional information, contact us.
 
SGA galleries features on April 4th from 5 – 8 pm:
El Prado by the Creek presents sculptor Marty Goldstein. He doesn't mind a cold nose or a wagging tail. In fact, he claims his studio has gone to the dogs…And so has El Prado Gallery during the "Doggone Good Times" show. Goldstein's "Harvey Dogs" are whimsical sculptures of 'man's best friend' that delight viewers and elicit belly laughs from gallery guests. Come meet this engaging artist and experience the sculptures that create a smile that lasts forever.
Erickson Studio Gallery will be presenting Marilyn Erickson's latest painting. Visitors are welcome to meet the artist and watch her at work. As an added event, Ken Erickson, lyric baritone, will be casually strolling around singing selections from well known Broadway Musicals.
Gallery of Modern Masters will kick off their annual Young Picasso weekend with artist Mada Leach and The Young Picasso Contest. Students throughout Sedona, Grades 3rd through 8th, have submitted their work to be voted on by visitors starting this evening. The event will also feature the mixed media work of award-winning artist and educator, Mada Leach. Enjoy catering by Zelo Cosi Italian Desert Café.
Goldenstein Gallery premieres 'The Profound Palette', a scintillating series which explores in depth both local and regional art and the artist behind their work. Meet featured artists including Marlys Mallet and Rafe Terry. Experience Handbag Couture by Beatrice Welles, daughter of the famous film auteur Orson Welles. Watch Gaden Shartse Monks creating a Tibetan Sand Mandala in the gallery. Enjoy live music by Jack Reeves.
James Ratliff Gallery will be showing the latest work of John Dawson. John will be present for the opening and, after a short talk; he will be available to answer any questions.
Kinion Fine Art will be featuring the work of the Sedona Visual Artists' Coalition as a month-long preview for the Open Studios event the 1st weekend in May. Many of Sedona's best known artists will be featured in the Art Vault and present at the reception.
Kuivato Glass Gallery will be featuring two internationally known glass blowers, Peter Layton who is from London and Peter Bremers who is from Holland. The artists will be doing a book signing in the gallery during the opening.
Lanning Gallery presents "Furniture Art," celebrating the fanciful yet elegant designs and exceptional craftsmanship of artist Avner Zabari's hand-made furniture.
Mountain Trails Gallery presents a celebration of Western Art featuring a father and son sculpture exhibition and painter Suzanne Baker. Vic and Dustin Payne are keeping the fine art of Western bronzes alive. Mountain Trails is home of three generations of the family. Suzanne Baker uses a unique painterly style; she is able to depict the essence and lifestyle of the rancher; his horses and the places they lived, creating the feeling of the moment. Dustin Payne and Suzanne Baker will be at the event painting, sculpting and sharing stories of Western history with everyone.
Sedona Arts Center kicks off with a 4pm reading in Poets Corner. The Fine Art Gallery will be showing "Art of the Southwest," an invitational exhibition, and in the Community Exhibition Gallery look for "Mary Jane Oshier – A One Woman Retrospective.
Turquoise Tortoise Gallery welcomes the widely successful Navajo mixed media artist Tony Abeyta in a show entitled "In a Contemporary Manner." The artist, who has twice been commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, has been represented by the gallery for over 20 years.
VC Gallery of Fine Art will feature the whimsical and unique artwork of bronze artist, Jim Budish. Budish, an Illinois sculptor is best known for his overemphasis of form in sculpting of domestic and wildlife. On display will be the 10 ft tall, Chauncey, a rabbit, a favorite amongst collectors worldwide, in addition to over 10 of the sculptors work. The gallery will also be holding a drawing for a "Dinner for Two" gift certificate from Dahl & DeLuca or Cucina Rustica.

Art of Gold Special Event
"Art of Gold"
         a Smashing Success
The SGA's "Art of Gold" event was truly golden with large numbers of art lovers filling the SGA galleries and purchasing some great art, enjoying lively conversation and opportunities to meet several of the featured artists.

The lucky winner of the big drawing in December was Parkland, Florida resident and art lover, Lina Dickens, who now has a $1000 gift certificate to spend at any of the SGA galleries.
 
The lucky winner of the big drawing in February was Julie Heflin of Bethesda Maryland, who now has a $1000 gift certificate to spend at any of the SGA galleries.
 

"Artist to Watch" on June 1-7, 2008
You could be the next big winner. "Art of Gold" events offer $1000 gift certificates to SGA gallery customers. For the Sedona Gallery Association it is an opportunity to give back to art collectors who play such an important role in supporting its member galleries. For the entire first week, the 1st - 7th, Evening in the Galleries art event will be given a specific theme for each member to interpret in a way that best represents their art gallery. For that entire day and evening, every customer who makes a purchase of $500 or more in any individual member gallery will be given a ticket for a drawing that will make them eligible to receive a $1000 gift certificate, redeemable at any single SGA gallery within thirty days.
The "Art of Gold" events are facilitated by the SGA galleries and the selection of the winning tickets are made the Monday following each art event by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.
A Pot of Gold - Be the winner by attending the "Art of Gold" special events in the galleries.
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