CALL TO ARTISTS
Juried Friends Show & Sale —
The Face of Friendship
Exhibit Dates: March 6 – April 15, 2026 Opening Reception: March 6, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ Deadline to Apply:February 1, 2026 Notification: February 6, 2026
Now in its 45th year, this juried exhibition is open to all current Friend Level Donors ($60+). This year’s theme — The Face of Friendship — invites artists to explore connection, collaboration, and the emotional resonance of companionship through visual art. Submissions may be individual or collaborative, literal or abstract, celebrating the creative community that supports the Arts Center’s mission.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Juried Friends Show & Sale —
The Face of Friendship
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 Notification: February 27, 2026 Program Dates: March 14–15, 2026
A 2-day intensive artist development program focused on creative entrepreneurship — including strategic planning, artist statements, marketing, and business skills. Completion of the program and accepted strategic plan makes participants eligible for a $500 grant for implementation. Priority given to rural artists; open to adult visual artists (18+).
CALL TO ARTISTS 22ndAnnual Sedona Plein Air Festival
Festival Dates: October 16 – October 24, 2026 Location: Sedona, Arizona Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026 Notification: April 24, 2026
Artists’ Schedule (as of January 2026): Friday, October 16 — Orientation, Canvas Stamping & Photo 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens | 9:00 a.m. Orientation Monday, October 19 — Paint Out at D.A. Ranch Wednesday, October 21 — Paint Out at Private Residence Friday, October 23 — Artist Awards (Special Guest Judge) Saturday, October 24 — Artist Games (optional)
The Sedona Plein Air Festival takes place during one of the most beautiful times of year in Sedona, at the height of tourist season, and is supported by a highly experienced team of staff and volunteers. Sedona’s sublime landscape provides a stunning setting for on-location painting, and the Sedona Arts Center proudly carries more than 67 years of history in supporting artists and the visual arts.
As one of the oldest continuously running plein air festivals in the western United States, the 2026 festival will include special events in recognition of that longevity. Please Note: This year’s festival will be primarily invitational, with a limited number of juried-in artist opportunities available.
CALL TO ARTISTS
The Face of Diversity: The Big Gay Art Show
Exhibit Dates: June 5 – June 28, 2026 Opening Reception: June 5, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ Deadline to Apply:April 17, 2026 Notification: April 24, 2026
A vibrant juried exhibition celebrating creative expression by artists from the rainbow communities and their allies. Open to artists of all backgrounds, levels, and mediums — bringing diverse voice and energy to the visual arts scene.
CALL TO ARTISTS 15-18 Gallery 928 Youth Apprenticeship Program
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026 Notification: May 15, 2026 Program Dates: June 1–25, 2026
Sedona Arts Center invites talented teens ages 15–18 to apply for Gallery 928, a unique summer art apprenticeship that pairs young artists with an experienced master artist to design and create a public mural on the Arts Center campus. Up to 12 participants will be selected for this immersive program. Each apprentice receives a $500 stipend from Sedona Arts Center and three free college credits through Yavapai College, plus hands-on experience in the full public art process from concept to completion. Gallery 928 also helps emerging artists build critical professional skills — including teamwork, leadership, presentation, and resume development — preparing them for future opportunities in the arts.
The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) invites artists to submit work for Color of Light, a juried exhibition presented at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona. This exhibition celebrates excellence in watercolor and water-media painting and will be juried by Stephen Quiller, nationally recognized artist and author.
Exhibition Dates: March 22 – April 26, 2026 Awards Reception: March 28, 2026 Submission Deadline: February 14, 2026
We’re happy to help share this opportunity with our artist community. Click the image to view full prospectus details, eligibility, and submission instructions.
Call to Artists for the Buffalo Park Water Tank Mural – Request for Qualifications. Five finalists will receive an honorarium of $5,000. The total budget for this project is up to $300,000 for fabrication and installation. Application Deadline: February 17, 2026, 5:00 pm (Arizona Time)
The City of Flagstaff (AZ) seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for an artist or artist team to design and execute a large-scale mural on a water tank at Buffalo Park. This highly visible project envisions an artwork that will become an emblematic feature of the park and the surrounding area. The mural could reflect Flagstaff, Northern Arizona, the current activity and/or history of the park, or the communities that utilize this natural and recreational resource among other ideas.
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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