Sedona Arts Center — An important message from our CEO

These are interesting times to say the least.  I realize that it is hard to know what is going to happen from one day to the next but we here at Sedona Arts Center are continuing to move forward despite the uncertainty.

You see, we have to – because when life is uncertain and people are feeling stressed, they turn to the arts more than ever.

The arts heal. The arts calm. The arts focus our minds so that we can be productive.

That is what we strive to provide at Sedona Arts Center – whether you are participating in an art workshop or class, perusing our Gallery Shop or one of our Special Exhibitions, or attending an event.  We improve lives. We change lives. And some have told us, we’ve saved their life.

For almost 67 years, Sedona Arts Center has been at the center of this community, creating opportunities for artists, their supporters and visitors from across the globe to connect with the power of the arts.

We need you NOW more than ever. As a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization, we receive funding from many sources, including the federal government through agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts and the US Department of Agriculture. Funding for the NEA is completely at risk and we know that we will not be eligible for USDA funds next year.

The only way to make that up is to continue to BUILD OUR FOUNDATION with support from committed individuals and arts lovers like you.

AZ Gives Day is just a week away – a day when philanthropists from across the state combine to support our state’s nonprofit sector.  The portal is open NOW for donations – you can give through that portal HERE or donate directly to Sedona Arts Center HERE.

Either way, please consider a donation TODAY. We need you now more than ever!

Warmly,

Julie A. Richard
Chief Executive Officer, Sedona Arts Center