2013 Festival Artists:
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"The Dream Team" by Carl Ortman - the 2014 Sedona Plein Air Festival Poster Award
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Congratulations to the 2013 Sedona Plein Air Festival Award Winners:
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Artists' Choice
Katie Dowling, for body of work
Judges, Festival Artists |
Collector's Choice
Carl Ortman, "The Dream Team"
Judges, Public Attendees |
2014 Poster Award
Carl Ortman, "The Dream Team"
Judges, Sedona Arts Center Staff
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Best Main St. Paint Out
Tracey Frugoli, "Sedona Prayer Tree"
Larry Moore, "Old Friends"
Judges, Carl Judson of Guerilla Painter
Scott Gellatley of Gamblin Oils
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Best Historic Quick-Paint
Carl Ortman, "Cowboy Up"
Susiehyer, "La Sombre"
Judge, Carl Judson of Guerilla Painter
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Best Native American Legacy
Williamson Tapia,
"Morning at Montezuma's Well"
Judge, Tony Abeyta
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SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL pays homage to the spirit and innovation of the great French Impressionists whose paintings were based on the belief that "you should trust your eyes" to capture the beauty that surrounds you. As with the old masters, contemporary plein-air artists paint from life in the out-of-doors (en plein air), capturing moments in time that reflect the ever-changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. The art form requires stamina, focus, and the ability to be completely absorbed in the work regardless of what Mother Nature is throwing at them. There is no setting more perfect than Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon in late October to find vibrant, unexpected scenic beauty. It is truly an artist's paradise. Thirty award-winning artists, selected from among the best of the best, have accepted invitations to participate in this showcase. They are coming from all over the United States to spend eight days painting en plein air, and to share their incredible talent and unique experiences with this challenging art form. |
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A Special Thank you to all of our Sponsors!
Best of Show, Sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine
Artists' Choice, Sponsored by Best Western Arroyo Roble
Collector's Choice, Sponsored by New Frontiers Marketplace
Poster Award, Sponsored by Plein Air Magazine
Main Street Awards, Sponsored by Guerrilla Painter and Gamblin Oils
Historic Quick Paint Awards, Sponsored by Guerilla Painter and Gamblin Oils |
2012 Festival Award Winners
October, 2012
Colin Page (Tucked In) - Best of Show: Judge – Kathryn Stats $1000 sponsored by - BMO Harris Bank + Featured Artist in a Full page ad sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine
Colin Page (Tucked In) - Artists' Choice : Judge – Participating Festival Artists
$500 sponsored by Best Western Arroyo Roble (next door)
Bruce Gomez (Brad’s Snoopy) - Collector's Choice: Judge – Gala Attendees - $500 Sponsored by New Frontiers Marketplace
Bill Cramer (Call of the Canyon) - 2013 Poster Award: Judge – Sedona Arts Center Staff - Painting featured all year in marketing and used as Poster + 1/2 Page Ad sponsored by Plein Air Magazine
Merit Awards: Judge – Kathryn Stats
Joshua Been, Tracey Frugoli, Bruce Gomez, Betty Carr - 4 Plaques to be awarded to 4 artists/works
Best Main St. Paint-Outs: Judge – Carl Judson
1st place David Santillanes - $300 Gift Certificate sponsored by Guerrilla Painter
2nd place Susan Pitcairn - $250 Gift Certificate sponsored by SourceTek
Best Historic Quick Draws: Judge – Carl Judson
1st Place Tom Lynch - $300 Gift Certificate sponsored by Guerrilla Painter
2nd Place Tracey Frugoli - $250 Gift Certificate sponsored by SourceTek
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Sedona Plein Air Festival
October, 2013
The Festival is an invitational event.
Invitations are privately extended to artists who meet the following criteria:
- Have earned regional/national recognition as a plein-air artist
- Have current fine art gallery representation with sales and
regional/national media exposure
- Have participated in other national plein-air festivals within the
last two years and received awards for their work
Selection consideration also includes:
- Artists represent a variety of media and styles
- Approximately 30% of participating artists from Arizona
- At least 30% are new to the Festival each year
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2013 Schedule of Events
October 2013
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The Sedona Plein Air Festival is an Invitational
For consideration for the 2014 Festival, please submit the following no later than December 15, 2013
- A letter of inquiry explaining your interest in the Festival with an active link to your Website
- A current resume that verifies a match to the above criteria
- Five examples of current plein air artwork on CD or DVD
Send the information to:
Plein Air Festival Artist Selection
Sedona Arts Center
PO Box 569
Sedona, AZ 86339
Artists who are invited to participate are expected to demonstrate their support of the Arts Center's commitment to arts education through active involvement in public painting events that occur several times during the Festival.
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