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One of the coolest things about coming to the Sedona-Verde Valley area during the first weekend of every month is the opportunity to attend two different art events. The  Sedona 1st Friday Evening in the Galleries and the Saturday Jerome Art Walk. During both events you have a chance to view the work of  local artists and in some galleries you will often get to meet and talk with the artists themselves. You will find a large variety of mediums including; pottery, oils, blown glass, jewelry and much more. The best thing about them is that they are on different days so that you can enjoy both events to the fullest. So why not treat yourself to a weekend of art! Below you will find a brief description of both events.

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Sedona, Arizona named one of the 21 prettiest towns in America by Forbes, has become the vacation destination for people seeking amazing works of art. It is no wonder that with all the beauty that surrounds Sedona that we have some of the finest artist and craftsmen!

To the artists of Sedona, Arizona –  we would like to thank your for all of the passion and love that you pour into your pieces, overwhelming our senses and letting our imaginations soar. Thank you for having such variety in mediums, styles, techniques and interpretations. There is nothing like walking into a Sedona gallery and being overwhelmed by the magic of the paintings on the walls, the sculpture that surround us, the pottery that amazes us and the jewelry that we must have. Sedona truly has an amazing group of talented artists and craftsmen that have found ways to take the beauty and soul of Sedona and capture glimpses of it in their art.

For this reason, when you come to Sedona, Arizona I highly suggest taking a day and just walking the galleries in Sedona. If you happen to be here on the first Friday of the month, the 1st  Friday Evening  in the Galleries event is a must-do. You will also want to check out any of the local arts and crafts shows where you will find local artists who are more than happy to share information about their craft.

*The Sedona Gallery Association website has a list and a map of Sedona’s best galleries.
If you are looking for Arts and Crafts show while you are in Sedona. Check our Sedona Events page.

While you are on vacation in Sedona, Arizona make sure to include the new exhibit “Art in Motion” at the Sedona Arts Center’sMembers Fine Art Gallery, located in Uptown Sedona at the corner of State Rte 89A and Art Barn Road. This exhibit will be showing until March 3, 2010 and features four very talented local artists who are able to captivate the beauty of the world in their own unique styles and mediums. The featured artists are:

• Miro Fitzgerald
  Known for her plein air paintings
• Justine Mantor-Waldie
  Known for her creativity with both ink and layering techniques that create captivating desert vistas.
• George Averbeck
  Specializing in hot glass and lampwork.
• Joella Jean Mahoney.
  Dramatic large-scale landscapes in oil.

 During this exhibit there will also be free art demonstrations by some of the featured artist. To learn more about this exhibit, the individual artist, or the schedule of art demonstrations, visit Sedona Arts Center.

Looking for lodging in Sedona for you vacation?  Check out the following Sedona hotels, resorts and b&bs all of them have a special Sedona vacation package for you!

• Best Western Inn of Sedona 
  “Shades of Summer”
• Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast   
  “Exclusive Casa Sedona Spa Packages” 
• Kokopelli Suites
  “Out of Africa and Into Fun”
• Sedona Rouge 
  “Water to Wine Package”

*For more Sedona lodging choices visit our page Sedona Lodging.

Keep Sedona Beautiful has extended your opportunity to submit entries to their third annual “Capture the Wonder” photo contest. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor to Sedona, dust off that camera or find that great photo you took earlier this year and don’t miss your chance to enter. You now have until January 15, 2010 to submit your color or black and white photos to Keep Sedona Beautiful. All photos will be judged in two divisions: professional and amateur, in the three following categories;

• Color
• Black and white
• Capture the Wonder at Night: focuses on the beauty of Sedona illuminated by the stars and moon.

All images will be judged on creativity, technique and their relevance to the contest theme. All photos should be titled and taken on or after January 1, 2008. For complete contest rules and entry blanks visit Keep Sedona Beautiful

El Prado by the Creek, a wonderful gallery in the famous Tlaquepaque Art and Crafts Village, is an excellent place to stop this season in Sedona, Arizona.

From December 4th through Christmas eve discover the magic of the miniature at the “Small Treasure” show presented by El Prado. Some of the gallery’s most celebrated artists have created art perfect for gift giving or for art enthusiasts starting their own collection. The opening reception will be held on Friday, December 4th from 5 – 8 pm and the show continues through Christmas Eve. The alabaster candle lamps will be illuminated during the opening reception and during Tlaquepaque’s Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 12th.

While you are visiting El Prado, be sure to spend some time in their dynamic sculpture garden. The garden is filled with amazing copper wind sculptures, soothing sounds from a variety of fountains, and stainless steel sculptures that play in the wind, and more, including the most interesting and surprisingly comfortable rock furniture.

Learn more at their website, El Prado by the Creek .

“Whether it’s the breathtaking natural landscapes or the spiritual energy, artists have been finding inspiration among the red rocks of Sedona since surrealist painter Max Ernst arrived in the 1950s.”

Voted one of the Top 3 Small City Arts Destinations in the United States by American Style Magazine it is no wonder that people vacationing in Sedona, Arizona come with the expectation of viewing some of the finest art in America. The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa is offering just that.

Join in the celebration of art on November 27th & 28th with the award winning Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa as they invite you to attend their 1st Annual Invitational Fine Artist Exhibits and Sale. The exhibit will feature artists from Sedona, Arizona specializing in oil, acrylics, sculpture, glass, photography, watercolor and jewelry. You will be overwhelmed with the beauty captured by the talented artists of Sedona as they capture your senses and take you into a world not soon forgotten.

To learn more about this event visit 1st Annual Invitational Fine Artist Exhibits and Sale.

If you are interested in learning more about the Hilton Sedona, or special lodging packages offered, visit the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa.