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Check out the Galleries at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • May 5, 2023 • Comments Off

Come see what’s new in our Galleries!

NOW FEATURING:
Nancy Bihler, Patricia Bohannon, Khrystyna Kozyuk, & Susan Moody

Our Gallery showcases the largest selection in Sedona of artwork by local artists. If you are seeking a rare piece of fine art, a gift of exquisite jewelry, appreciate stunning photography, or looking for a lovely keepsake from your visit to Sedona, the Arts Center has it all and more. The Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax – almost a 10% savings.

Our Uptown Gallery is open 10am–5pm, Monday – Saturday and 12–5pm, Sundays. We look forward to seeing you at Sedona Arts Center’s Gallery! Call 928-282-3865 for additional information. Sedona Arts Center is located at 15 Art Barn Road in Uptown Sedona.

Our online gallery represents a full spectrum of the diversity of artists represented by the arts center. Visit us today!

Visit the Sedona Arts Center Fine Art Gallery Online Today!

Nancy Bihler

One of Nancy’s favorite specialties is designing and creating various styles of handmade chains made from fine silver, sterling, copper, and gold wire. It gives her great satisfaction to make every link perfect with “invisible” solder joints and to have the finished creation sparkle with a perfect polish. One of her trademarks is the handmade Roman or Etruscan chain, which was the first chain Charlie taught her to make. These chains date back to the 7th century BC. The foundation of her work is the custom, free form, unique cabs and her handmade chains.

See Nancy’s work online: click here

Patricia Bohannon

Patricia Bohannon, is a visual artist, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, who has always been blessed with and motivated by the God-presence within to create works of art. Patricia worked in the commercial art field as a graphic artist and sign painter, married and raised two children, and in 1985, went back to school and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Art Education from Chicago State University, graduating with high honors. After graduating Patricia worked as an Art Instructor for the Chicago Public School System. In 1994 she moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she worked for the Fulton County board of Education. Since retiring in 2010, she spends her time creating art in multiple genres: Painting, collage, glass, ceramic, metal and glass. Her Paintings employ a rich color pallet that result in vibrant abstract paints, and her mixed media sculptures are recognized for their faux bronze finishing. Patricia has been a member of several professional organizations and featured in local publications throughout her career.

See Patricia’s work online: click here

Khrystyna Kozyuk

“Being an observer first, much of my inspiration comes from the world around us. When traveling I find myself appreciating all that the new landscapes have to offer. Recently, my time has been spent exploring different traditions and cultures. From the vibrant colored powders thrown during India’s Holi festival to the rich pigments seen in Native American headdresses; I create pieces that offer an abstract approach to these and other wondrous occurrences in our world.

Using an oversized canvas and paint gives me the opportunity and space to experiment with a variety of colors, textures, and shapes. In learning different techniques, I am now using one that I have developed. Creating my own technique using liquid paint has afforded me the ability to put my own modern spin into each piece. My ultimate goal with my work is to open your eyes to the beauty that is around us by showing the viewer my feelings behind each piece.”

See Khrystyna’s work online: click here

Susan Moody

Susan has studied with many nationally known glass teaching artists around the country in order to fully understand the glass fusing and kiln forming processes. She strives continually to explore and experiment with glass and to push the limits of this fascinating medium. The possibilities with color combinations and glass layering continue to inspire her. Her glass creations are truly “one of a kind.”

See Susan’s work online: click here

Visit the Sedona Arts Center Fine Art Gallery Online Today!

In Our Special Exhibitions Gallery

¡Qué Hermoso!
A Special Exhibition May 3–26
Celebrating Latinx cultural identity and traditions

Sedona Arts Center presents, ¡Qué Hermoso! a special exhibition showing from May 3 to 26 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery at the Arts Center. This unique exhibit features deeply moving imagery that celebrates Latinx cultural identity and traditions. Encompassing painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, and photography, this vibrant exhibition highlights histories, familism, forgotten stories, and rich personal and collective experiences.

The exhibit features art by Marco Albarrán, Emily Costello, José Andres Giron, Noemí Alejandra Gonzalez, Gretchen Lopez, Gabriela Muñoz, Alejandro Soria, and Teresa Villegas and is sponsored by Isabel & David Simmer and AZ Humanities Council.

MAY 17, 2023 | FREE LECTURE
¡Qué Hermoso! Meet the Artists
4-5pm with a wine reception following the talk
FREE

Meet three of the featured artists in the current exhibition, Que Hermoso! Emily Costello, Noemi Gonzalez, Gretchen Lopez will each share their inspiration and stories behind the work created for the exhibition.

Emily Costello is a self-taught painter, printer and mixed media artist. Her art is inspired by her Mexican heritage, its cultural icons, imagery, and by the events that have shaped her life.Noemí Gonzalez is a first-generation Xicanita storyteller. She works in Mexico and the US southwest focusing on personal identity narratives and social justice storytelling through her photography. Gretchen Lopez’s paintings are inspired by her background in design as well as her ethnic heritage as a descendent of the first Spanish Settlers and the California Rancheros with roots stemming for the Chumash and Apache.

MAY 25, 2023 | FREE LECTURE
El Metro: Art & Wayfinding in Mexico City with Cristen Crujido
4-5pm with a wine reception following the talk
FREE

Culturally rich and chaotic, El Metro is a living entity—a lively and dynamic underground city. Distinctive in character, it offers around the clock sensory stimulation. From bustling food stalls and shops to public art, exhibitions, and impromptu concerts, Mexico City’s subway system facilitates conscious and subconscious emotive bonds and attachments. Since its inauguration in 1969, El Metro’s scenography continues to celebrate Mexico’s modernity and antiquity through architecture and art, particularly its stylized wayfinding signage¾an unforgettable graphic signature that continues more than a half century later.

Cristen Crujido holds a BA in Art History, and is currently pursuing an MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History with a focus on Mexico City’s public art. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Mexico and has a passion for all things Mexican—from pre-Columbian and modern art to telenovelas and tacos. Cristen was previously the Director of Marketing & Public Affairs for the Museum of Northern Arizona. She now works at the City of Flagstaff as the Art Collections & Beautification Coordinator.

Sponsored by Isabel & David Simmer and AZ Humanities Council

¡Qué Hermoso! Special Exhibition Online: Click Here

Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.

Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, the nonprofit is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley.

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