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Sedona Arts Center — New exhibition in the Fine Art Gallery, Plus don’t miss the Student Ceramics sale, and special exhibition in the Art Barn!

by Community Contributor • September 6, 2019 • Comments Off

FINE ART GALLERY
Artists Reception September 6, from 5 to 8 pm

During the months of September and October the Fine Art Gallery will be highlighting four of their top mixed media, jewelry and photography artists: Bill Belvin, Art Hiscox, Joanne Hiscox, and Joan Roberts. Join us first Friday, September 6, 5–8 pm, for an opening reception, where you can meet the artists, art lovers, and art collectors, and take home your favorite work of art.

“The select group of talented fine artists speak for themselves!” exclaims gallery director Cindy Thau, “Creativity is in abundance from mixed media to photography to the handmade jewelry incorporating fine metals and natural designs.”

Featuring Joanne Hiscox, Art Hiscox, Bill Belvin, and Joan Roberts

September 6 – October 29, 2019

Joanne Hiscox

“I love to create architectural art that blends nature with style, incorporating man-made mediums with nature’s own art. My tables startle the viewer by juxtaposing natural elements (copper, semi-precious stones and fossils) with man-made materials, compelling the viewer to actually touch the surface (bringing in another sense besides sight). My goal is to create sculptural art pieces that are new and different, constantly changing in design and material composition. My sculptural fused glassworks showcase my strongest point: that I’m a “no-fear artist”. Present me with a new challenge and I’m on board instantly.”

Art Hiscox

“My architectural art combines man-made materials with nature’s own art (marble, granite, slate, fossils). My use of color, texture and resin compels viewers to actually touch the surface of my pieces. I frequently use river stone, granite, marble, copper, shell, tree bark, semi-precious stones and fossils in combination with man-made materials to create functional art pieces that convey nature’s peacefulness. Many of my pieces depict rivers, streams, landscape, birds and bright colors.”

Bill Belvin
Bill Belvin is a Sedona based fine arts photographer specializing in creating richly detailed images of the American Southwest wilderness. He loves capturing the patterns and symmetries present in sandstone and sharing the results with others.

Bill is a Fellow of The Casualty Actuarial Society and a Life Member of the New York Academy of Sciences. His background in computer science, mathematics, and statistics has served him well in dealing with the more technical aspects of photography.

Joan Roberts

The design of unique jewelry has become a passion for Joan Roberts as she looks for new ways to create distinctive art pieces. Joan’s designs are one of a kind, inspired by elements from nature. Applying silver, gold, bronze and copper clay she portrays the organic essence of nature which provides the broad spectrum and uniqueness in her work. Added to this Roberts uses hand-beading, sometimes incorporating the Kumihimo method, to complete her necklace designs.

In the Ceramics Studio

Student Ceramics Sale
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
September 6, 2019 from 5 to 8 pm

Sedona Arts Center students will be displaying and selling their wares on September First Friday! Great student work, even greater prices. This is a great way to support the students in our community while finding your own special bargain.

This is a one night only sale so come early! Sale will be happening 5 to 8 pm in the ceramics department located in the Sedona Arts Center Art Barn.

In the Special Exhibition Gallery

Finding Beauty with Water and Wood
September 2–8, 2019

Sedona Artists, Katie Sluder and Ken Ledeen, are presenting a unique and exciting exhibit combining a collection of recent watercolors with works in wood that range from practical to purely artistic. These two artists left the corporate life to pursue artistic opportunities in quite different media.

Katie Sluder’s watercolors are subtle and expressive, capturing the emotion of a moment or place. Her pieces have been widely exhibited, and are in collections in the United States, Europe and Asia. She is inspired by the interplay of light and shadow, seeking to capture the feeling evoked by majestic landscapes and intimate still lifes.Ken Ledeen has been exploring the potential of creating wooden work using a lathe for more than 20 years. He has produced a large body of both artistic and utilitarian pieces and has done large collaborative projects in Nepal and Cambodia.

Whether you want to simply enjoy works of art, find a painting that will capture the spirit of Sedona, or take home a beautifully crafted gift, this is a show that should be seen. Join us for a fun and fantastic reception on September 6th First Friday, 5-8pm. This special exhibition will be open Sept 2-8 from 10am-5pm.

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 organization is based at the Art Barn in Uptown and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley. The Center’s Fine Art Gallery, open daily from 10am to 5pm, promotes the original works of over 100 local artists and regularly offers special assistance for collectors and art buyers, offers private studio visits, and fosters hundreds of arts education opportunities each year. For more information, call the Gallery at 928-282-3865, the Administrative offices at 928-282-3809 or visit us online at SedonaArtsCenter.org.