14^th Annual
Sedona Plein Air Festival
October 13–20, 2018

2018 Schedule of Events

• Saturday, October 13 , 7 pm Opening Reception
  Join us for a special reception, where each artist will exhibit select works from their home terrain—creating a diverse opening to the Festival that represents a variety of media and styles, incorporating studio and plein air work! This is your first chance to meet the artists of the 2018 Festival and see their various styles and talent!
  
  
• October 13–20 Artists Paint in Sedona Area
  Throughout the week, artists will be integrating new work into the Sedona Arts Center's Special Exhibition Gallery and Theatre Studio. Paintings are available for sale to patrons all week long.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 17, 10 am Noon Creekside Paint Out at L’Auberge de Sedona
  The public is invited to watch artists paint both still and moving water, reflections, sycamores and ducks at this beautiful setting along Oak Creek. Awards and Sale immediately following at L’Auberge de Sedona. Public Shuttle provided by Red Rock Magic Trolley  from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. picking up in the Sedona Arts Center lower parking lot and shuttling to and from nearby L’Auberge Resort.
  
  

• Wednesday, October 18, 7 pm KEYNOTE: Bill Cramer
  Open to the Public. This year's judge and Keynote speaker, Bill Cramer will give a digital presentation followed by a reception following in our Special Exhibition Gallery.
  
  

• Thursday, October 18, 1–4 p.m. Paint Out at Seven Canyons Resort
  The public is invited to beautiful Seven Canyons to watch artists paint the afternoon and evening light as it carves out the red rock profiles. Artists will explore panoramic vistas from the Clubhouse, driving range, and views from beautiful Rachel’s Knoll. Red Rock Magic Trolley will provide shuttle service between all the painting venues. Awards Ceremony and a reception on the event lawn will commence at 4:00 p.m.
  
  

• October 19, 5 to 8 pm  Plein Air Party and Awards Presentation
  Held at Sedona Arts Center's Special Exhibition Gallery and Theatre Studio in the Historic Art Barn. Fine wine, fine hors d’oeuvre and fine art. This is the ‘big event’ artist’s awards are presented throughout the evening recognizing the best work created during the week including Best of Show and merit awards by Festival Judge Josh Been, Artist’s Choice Award, Collectors Choice by ballot and Sedona Arts Center Awards.
  
  

• October 20, 10am–Noon   Main Street Paint Out
  The final paint-out of the festival is held in collaboration with the City of Sedona and is the last chance for visitors and residents to become acquainted with the artists and observe them in action. Artists will paint in Uptown Sedona on 89A from the Arts Center to Pink Jeep Café.  Sale and awards at the Arts Center immediately following, then join us for a free cook-out outside the plein air galleries. Final event sales from Noon - 2pm


The Sedona Arts Center wishes to thank its sponsors for this years paint-outs: L'Auberge de Sedona, Seven Canyons Sedona, Red Rock Magic Trolley and the City of Sedona.

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