Sedona Arts Center to present ‘Vision and Sound: An African American Experience — An African America Experience,’ Feb. 7 through 28, other upcoming events

Anjola Ayodele, Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Antoinette Cauley, Jacqueline Chanda, Michael Cunningham, Lizz Denneau, Amber Doe, Debra Edgerton, Chas Frisco, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, George Welch, Shoreigh Williams

Exhibitions, artist demonstrations and musical performances are planned for Sedona, Goodyear, Peoria and Tolleson. A symposium in partnership with the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy is scheduled for Feb. 8 in Sedona and will feature keynote speaker and renowned dancer, choreographer and scholar LaTasha Barnes. These events offer opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to explore African American creativity and cultural perspectives.

Exhibitions will feature an array of artwork, including paintings, photography, sculpture, fiber art and mixed media by Anjola Ayodele, Dorrell Bradford, Antoinette Cauley, Jacqueline Chanda, Michael Cunningham, Lizz Denneau, Amber Doe, Debra Edgerton, Chas Frisco Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Patricia Bohannon, Philip Gabriel Steverson, George Welch and Shoreigh Williams. Artworks examine themes of identity, resilience and cultural legacy through personal and collective narratives.

Founded in 2014 by Michael Cunningham and his late wife, Norma Cunningham, “Vision & Sound” began as a week-long exhibition in Phoenix’s West Valley during Black History Month. Over the years it has expanded in scope, increasing opportunities for engagement and meaningful dialogue.

“Sedona Arts Center is proud to partner with Valley municipalities and organizations to provide inclusive spaces where diverse stories and cross-cultural perspectives can be shared, explored and appreciated,” Richard said.

Sedona
February 7–28, 2025
Sedona Arts Center Special Exhibitions Gallery

Open: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12–5pm,

Featuring: Anjola Ayodele, Dorrell Bradford, Antoinette Cauley, Jacqueline Chanda, Michael Cunningham, Amber Doe, Lizz Denneau, Debra Edgerton, Chas Frisco, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, George Welch, and Shoreigh Williams

Goodyear
January 30–March 27, 2025
Georgia T. Lord Library

Goodyear Library Exhibition: Georgia T Lord Library, Goodyear, AZ
1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395

Featuring the artwork and creativity of Anjola Ayodele. Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Jacqueline Chanda, Lizz Denneau, Chas Frisco, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, and Shoreigh Williams.

Peoria
Showing Now through March 28, 2025
Peoria Main Library

Peoria Library Exhibition, Peoria Main Library
8463 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345

Featuring: Anjola Ayodele, Jacqueline Chanda, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, and Shoreigh Williams

Peoria
Showing Now through March 28, 2025
Sunrise Mountain Library

Peoria Library Exhibition, Sunrise Mountain Library
21109 N 98th Ave, Peoria, Arizona 85382

Featuring: Michael Cunningham, Jacqueline Chanda, and Dorrell Bradford

Tolleson
Showing Now through March 29, 2025
Tolleson Public Library

Tolleson Library Exhibition, Tolleson Public Library
9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona  85353

Featuring: Anjola Ayodele, Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Michael Cunningham, Jacqueline Chanda, Lizz Denneau, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, and Shoreigh Williams

Opening Reception & Celebrate Sedona
Friday, February 7, 2025, 4-6 pm

In Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibitions Gallery & Upper Parking Lot
15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336
Celebrate Black History Month and enjoy artist demonstrations, food, wine, beer and music by the Tommy Dukes Band.

Free event parking is located behind Sedona Arts Center’s Art Barn.

February 8, 2025
Vision and Sound Symposium
RACE, ARTS, & UNDERSTANDING

Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336

Featuring keynote speaker and renowned dancer, choreographer and scholar LaTasha Barnes as well as panel discussions, performances, receptions and reflections.

Free event parking is located behind Sedona Arts Center’s Art Barn.

Goodyear Jazz in the Park
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 5-8 pm  Goodyear Civic Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona 85395
Celebrate Black History month and enjoy an evening of jazz.

Goodyear Teen Workshop
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 3-5 pm
Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 S Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, Arizona 85338
(ages 12-17) with Philip Gabriel SteversonFabric Tales – A workshop driven towards spontaneous creativity and instinctive imagination utilizing textiles. During this workshop, participants will brainstorm, visualize, then create collage style artworks depicting characters and scenes from their imaginations with an array of fabrics provided by the artist. From scenic views of the mountains to abstract color compositions, each piece will be unique to the artist’s hand. Participants will have the opportunity to work with pre-cut materials to create their own character, or roam freely by rummaging through curated fabrics to bring their imagined pieces to life.

Click here to sign up.

Artist Demo with Jacqueline Chanda
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 4-6 pm  Tolleson Public Library Gallery, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona  85353
Visit us at the Tolleson Public Library at 3 pm on Thursday, February 20 for catered snacks and a demo from featured Vision and Sound exhibit artist Jacqueline Chanda.

Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival
Saturday, March 1, 2024, 9 am-3 pmOld Town Peoria (Peoria/Grand Avenues)
Enjoy artist demonstrations and workshops by select artists.

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

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