Courthouse Butte at sunset
Sedona, Ariz. (PRWEB) October 09, 2014
Famed as the destination where scenic surroundings, recreational activities and cultural celebrations are never far, Sedona welcomes visitors year-round to enjoy its majestic beauty. Picturesque red rocks seem preternatural in the skyline as ever-changing, dynamic desert colors serve as an unparalleled inspiration for visitors and art enthusiasts. While attendees enjoy cultural celebrations in this mesmerizing setting, artists’ world-class artworks are influenced by the refined, natural splendor.
Set just North of Phoenix, Sedona is one of the few cities in the Southwest offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy blazing fall colors, brisk luminous nights and enlivening sunsets filled with plum and crimson-like hues. Sedona’s autumn months draw visitors of all interests to experience and find inspiration in its alluring, yet rugged Southwestern beauty, but it’s Sedona’s rich, edifying history that continues to captivate the attention of artists and enthusiasts alike.
Sedona’s Native American origins and Southwest influence dates back thousands of years. Cultural traditions have been kept alive with a strong surrounding presence of Native American communities and cherished Old West tales. Today, the vibrant arts and culture scene boasts over 200 local artists who create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces enthused by Sedona’s first settlers. Admirers can expect to enjoy creations from local and national artists that feature a variety of mediums representing Sedona’s origins- jewelry adorned in turquoise and onyx, hand-woven rugs, bronze sculptures, still-life paintings and much more.
The city’s esteemed reputation as a community for eclectic fine arts and cultural influences is highlighted throughout local galleries and during premier artistic gatherings such as the Sedona Arts Festival and Sedona Plein Air Festival.
The following are a few Arts and Culture events hosted by Sedona for visitors to experience for the first time and for enthusiasts who have returned time and time again.
1st Friday Gallery Tour. To start October cultural festivities, the Sedona Gallery Association will host a monthly showcase through December. Participating galleries and tour schedule can be found at SedonaGalleryAssociation.com.
Sedona Arts Festival. From October 11-12, nearly 125 world-class artists from across the U.S. will showcase exquisite, handcrafted creations at the Sedona Arts Festival. For more information about admission, hours, additional festival activities and featured artists, visit http://www.sedonaartsfestival.org
10th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. This weeklong celebration brings visitors and artists from around the country to admire and capture Sedona’s radiant, natural surroundings. Special events and workshops will be held throughout the festival from October 18-25. Visit SedonaPleinAirFestival.org for a detailed schedule of events.
Sedona Main Street Paint Out. The opening night celebration to commence the Plein Air Festival on October 18, gives onlookers the opportunity to admire painters at work. As attendees meander along 89A, artists create pieces to be sold and awarded later that evening at the Sedona Arts Center Gallery. For hours and additional event details, visit SedonaPleinAirFestival.org.
For more information on Sedona’s Arts & Culture community or upcoming October events, go to visitsedona.com or call (928) 204-1123.
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