Sedona Arts Center — The Big Gay Art Show Opens Friday, June 6

June 6 – July 25, 2025!
Opening Reception:
Friday, June 6 from 4 to 6pm

Sedona Arts Center proudly kicks off Pride Month with the return of the beloved Big Gay Art Show, on view June 6–July 25, 2025.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 6, from 4–6PM, part of Celebrate Sedona—an afternoon of creativity, community, and connection.

This year’s show features powerful works by artists and allies from across the country. From painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, the exhibition explores themes of beauty, identity, sexuality, and community.

Participating Artists Include:
Becky Altman, Laura Atria, Kevin Bacher, Brandin Barón, Simone Beach, Jim Berenholtz, Rora Blue, Roberta Brown Shader, Penny Buckley, Juliette Buffington, Steven Cheadle, Stephanie Dishno, Kevin Eaton, Marvella Frey, Leo Gagne, Eric Galbreath, Corinne Geertsen, Sharon Gilham, Lynn Haygood Lee, CJ Henderson, Andres Juarez-Troncoso, Gerald Kaplan, Denize Katzen, Kathryn Kirby, Jason Kiss, Mike Leckie, Amy Light, Harold Lohner, Hank Lumen, Michael McCalla, Tom McIntire, Nicole Melnicky, Kachina Mooney, Jennifer Myhre, Michele Naylor, Ross Ozer, Ali Paintings, Emma Parla-Aziz, Rachel Peach, Jasmine Porter, Nath Raye, Linda Riesterer, Ro Robertson, Jillian Sander, Deborah Splain, Ashley Young, and Xinyi Yu.

“This exhibition honors inclusivity and artistic excellence. Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate diversity and togetherness.”
—Julie Richard, CEO, Sedona Arts Center

Originally launched in 2012 by a group of artists and allies, the Big Gay Art Show has become a joyful Sedona tradition. Now produced by Sedona Arts Center in partnership with Unify Sedona and at the request of Sedona Pride, it remains a dynamic space for expression and community.

Sponsored by the City of Sedona • Supported by Pinnacle Bank