Sedona Arts Center — SAVE THE DATE! — 20th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Oct. 18–26, 2024

More than 20 renowned plein air artists from across the country will capture Sedona’s extraordinary landscapes during Sedona Arts Center’s 20^th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival October 18-26, 2024. The week-long event features artist demonstrations, paint outs, juried art competitions and more.

The 20^th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival kicks off with an Artists Meet & Greet Reception on Friday, Oct. 18 and concludes with a Final Sale & Artist Games on Saturday, Oct. 26 where artists will showcase their creativity and ingenuity through lively and entertaining activities.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – Noon
Main Street Paint Out
Stroll up and down Uptown Sedona on 89A, from Sedona Arts enter to the Pink Jeep Café, and watch artists paint their surroundings in real time. This event will be
judged by artist Bruce Aiken, an acclaimed Grand Canyon and American Southwest painter. Awards and artworks sale begin at 12:30 p.m. at Sedona Arts Center.

Sunday, October 20, 1-3 pm
Artist Demonstrations
Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd.
Laura Martinez Bianco, Hadley Rampton and Manon Sander will paint live on site.

Monday, October 21, 4 – 7 p.m.
Special event! D.A. Ranch Paint Out
Limited tickets available. $30 per person, $40 at the door.
Nestled between Oak Creek and House Mountain, D.A. Ranch is a beautiful, high-desert oasis with a historic red barn, farm animals, green pastures, majestic old-growth trees, glimmering ponds, ripe fruit and olive orchards, and more than nine acres of estate vineyards. Guests will delight in exploring the grounds, sampling fine wines and enjoying dinner by Heartline Catering while watching the artists paint. Awards and artworks sale start at 6:30 p.m. This event will be judged by acclaimed Grand Canyon and American Southwest painter Bruce Aiken.

Wednesday, October 23, 4 – 7 p.m.
Special event! 20^th Anniversary Paint Out at a Private Residence
Limited tickets available. $50 per person, pre-sale only.
Artists will paint at select locations at this stunning private residence located off Red Rock Loop. Awards and sale starting at 6:30 p.m. Artworks will be judged by award-winning landscape painter Bill Cramer. Attendees will enjoy fine wines and dinner by Heartline Catering.

Friday, October 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
Artist Awards with Special Guest Judge Joshua Rose
Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd.
Celebrate an amazing week of the 20th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. Best of Show
and final awards will be presented. Artworks will be judged by distinguished art editor, renowned artist and culture connoisseur Josh Rose. Patron’s Circle members will enjoy a private one-hour preview from 4-5 p.m. and chance to purchase artwork before the reception opens to the public. Awards begin at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26
Final Sale, 10 am – 2 pm
Artist Games, 11 am – Noon
Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd.
Join Sedona Arts Center on closing day for a fun way to end the 20^th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. will participate in “games” that showcase their flexibility, creativity and ingenuity. Art will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting Sedona Arts Center. Artworks will be judged by distinguished art editor, renowned artist and culture connoisseur Josh Rose. Artwork produced during the festival and at the Artist Games will be for sale.

The first evening you will participate in an interactive demo of a sunset scene followed by the transition into a nocturne. Take notes and paint along as you like. There will be no one-on-one instruction during the demo time.

The next evening we will follow the same pattern Krystal shared the night before and a return to the same scene. This time you will be painting and Krystal will be right beside you, helping you along.

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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