Sedona Arts Center — CALL TO ARTISTS — FRIDAY Deadline — 2026

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
(This Friday)
Notification: May 15, 2026
Program Dates: June 1–25, 2026

Sedona Arts Center invites teens and college-age students (ages 15–22) to apply for Gallery 928, a paid summer art apprenticeship that pairs emerging artists with a master artist to design and create a public mural on the Sedona Arts Center campus.

Up to 12 apprentices will be selected for this immersive program. Each participant receives a $500 stipend and three free college credits through Yavapai College, along with hands-on experience in the full public art process — from concept to completion.

Gallery 928 also helps artists build essential professional skills, including teamwork, leadership, presentation, and résumé development, preparing them for future opportunities in the arts.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

Exhibit Dates: July 3 – August 16, 2026
Opening Reception: July 3, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ

Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2026
Notification: June 5, 2026

A powerful juried exhibition exploring the many dimensions of freedom — personal, political, cultural, and creative. Open to artists working in all mediums, this exhibit invites bold perspectives that challenge, inspire, and reflect the evolving meaning of freedom across communities and experiences.

Monetary awards include Best of Show ($500), Second Place ($250), and Third Place ($150), along with Honorable Mentions and a People’s Choice Award.

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Exhibit Dates: August 21 – September 27, 2026
Opening Reception: August 21, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ

Deadline to Apply: July 10, 2026
Notification: July 17, 2026

A dynamic juried exhibition celebrating artists who push beyond traditional boundaries and explore new possibilities in creative expression. Open to all mediums, Beyond the Frame highlights work that embraces experimentation, unconventional materials, and innovative techniques — from dimensional painting and interactive sculpture to assemblage, textiles, found objects, and organic materials.

Monetary awards will be presented for Best of Show ($500), Second Place ($250), and Third Place ($150), along with Honorable Mentions and a People’s Choice Award.

Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.

Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is a cornerstone of Northern Arizona’s cultural community and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, this nonprofit organization is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enrich the artistic life of the Verde Valley.

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