Sedona Arts Center

Shape, carve, and create something extraordinary!

Join artist Elder Jones for Wet Concrete Carving at Sedona Arts Center and discover the surprising creative possibilities of sculpting in concrete. In this immersive, hands-on workshop, students will learn to build forms, mix materials, and carve directly into wet concrete to create a unique planter or sculptural work of art—no power tools required. All materials are included, and all experience levels are welcome.

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn from a master of the medium while exploring a process that blends sculpture, craftsmanship, and creative discovery. Leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and a new perspective on what concrete can become.

August 28–30, 2026

Learn more and reserve your space through SAC’s School of the Arts programs. Workshops like these provide inspiration and practical techniques that continue long after the class ends.

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Discover this month’s featured Gallery Shop artists ✨

Michael Coyne, Karen Puckett, and Lisa Lund are featured in our Gallery Shop through the end of June. Their work showcases exceptional craftsmanship — from whimsical ceramic houses and beautifully glazed pottery to handcrafted jewelry, embossed cards, and tiles.

Each artist brings a unique perspective, creativity, and dedication to their craft.

Visit our Gallery Shop in Uptown Sedona to experience their work in person. Open Monday–Saturday 10–5 and Sunday 12–5, or explore online at http://SedonaArtsCenter.org.

Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so all purchases are sales tax free — nearly a 10% savings — while directly supporting arts education, exhibitions, and community programming.

🌈Congratulations again to the Award Winners of The Big Gay Art Show!

You can view the artwork for sale online and support the artists through our website:

https://sedonaartscenter.org/product-category/fine-art/big-gay-art-show-2026/

The Big Gay Art Show is on view at Sedona Arts Center through June 28, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible opening celebration of The Big Gay Art Show.

Artists, community partners, friends, and neighbors came together to celebrate creativity, connection, and belonging.

This is what community looks like.

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On view now at Sedona Arts Center.

🌈 Congratulations to The Big Gay Art Show Award Winners!

Sedona Arts Center is proud to celebrate this year’s award-winning artists selected by juror Glen Scarpelli.

First Place
The Kiss Revisited
Beau Boaro

Second Place
Garden of Eden
Nadia Kasenovich & Andrew Hazel

Third Place
Unspoken Word
Leo Gagne

Honorable Mentions
The (Good) News — Annika Simmons
Our Love on Display — Denize Katzen
What is Female? — Joanna Biondolillo
Ascension — Eugene Strickland
Drifting — Wade L’Heureux

Thank you to all of the artists who shared their creativity, stories, and perspectives through this powerful exhibition. Your contributions strengthen our community and remind us of the importance of creative expression.

The Big Gay Art Show is on view at Sedona Arts Center through June 28, 2026.

✨ Leadership rooted in creativity, connection, and community.

We’re proud to celebrate our CEO, Julie Richard, and her feature in The Faces of Sedona and the Verde Valley.

Julie’s leadership reflects the heart of Sedona Arts Center — honoring our nearly seven-decade history while helping shape the next chapter of creativity, education, exhibitions, and community connection.

With decades of experience supporting artists and strengthening creative organizations, Julie brings a collaborative vision focused on expanding opportunities, building partnerships, and ensuring the arts remain an essential part of our community.

Her passion and dedication continue to guide Sedona Arts Center as a welcoming place where artists, students, visitors, and neighbors come together through the inspiring power of the arts.

Thank you to The Faces of Sedona and the Verde Valley for sharing Julie’s story and highlighting the people who help make our creative community thrive.

Read Julie’s feature:
https://thefacesofsedonaandtheverdevalley.com/julie-richard-ceo-sedona-arts-center/

Fire, smoke, and creative transformation!

Join ceramic artist CJ Henderson for Alternative Firing: A 2-Day Workshop in Alternative Finishings and explore the exciting world of Raku, Saggar, and Obvara firing techniques. Whether you’re brand new to clay or an experienced ceramic artist, this hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind surface effects through alternative firing methods.

Over two Sundays, participants will create their own ceramic pieces and then experience the thrill of watching them transformed through fire and smoke into truly distinctive works of art. Tuition includes clay, glazes, and firings.

June 7 & 14, 2026
Dennis Ott Ceramics Studio at Sedona Arts Center

Register today and discover the unexpected beauty of alternative firing techniques at SedonaArtsCenter.org.