October 26–November 22, 2026 | Sedona Arts Center
SEDONA, AZ — Following nine days of painting and artistic exploration throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley, Sedona Arts Center presents Sedona Plein Air at 22, an exhibition featuring original paintings created during the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival. The exhibition opens October 26 and continues through November 22, 2026, at Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibition Gallery in Uptown Sedona.
The annual festival, held October 16–24, brought together 25 accomplished plein air artists from across the country to capture the extraordinary beauty of Sedona and the surrounding landscape. Working outdoors and responding directly to changing light, color, atmosphere, and weather, the artists created original works reflecting their individual interpretations of the region.
From dramatic red rock formations and expansive desert vistas to intimate scenes of the Verde Valley, the resulting paintings celebrate the diversity of artistic approaches that make plein air painting such a compelling tradition.
The festival may have concluded, but the opportunity to experience and collect its artwork continues.
Sedona Plein Air at 22 offers visitors the chance to explore paintings created throughout festival week, including works produced during special paint-outs, artist demonstrations, and independent painting sessions. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see Sedona through the eyes of 25 professional artists, each bringing a distinctive perspective and painting style to the landscape.
All exhibited paintings are available for purchase, giving art collectors and visitors an opportunity to take home original artwork inspired by Sedona while directly supporting the participating artists and Sedona Arts Center.
Celebrating its 22nd year, the Sedona Plein Air Festival is one of Sedona’s signature annual events, bringing artists and art enthusiasts together to celebrate the tradition of painting outdoors. The festival reflects Sedona’s longstanding identity as an arts destination and the important relationship between creative expression and the natural environment.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Sedona Arts Center supports artists through exhibitions, festivals, educational opportunities, and community programming. Artwork purchases help sustain the participating artists and support the organization’s mission of connecting people through the arts.
2026 Sedona Plein Air Festival Artists
The 25 participating artists in the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival are:
Olena Babak, Lorie Batson, Ed Buonvecchio, Casey Cheuvront, Bill Cramer, Lauren Davis, Carol Douglas, Robert Goldman, Bruce Gómez, Meisha Grichuhin, Michelle Held, Michael Chesley Johnson, Laura Martinez-Bianco, Betsy Menand, Barbara Mulleneaux, Anton Nowels, Bill Perkins, Hadley Rampton, Robin Roberts, Julia Robinson, Paula Swain, Barbara Tapp, Carol Tarzier, Stewart White, and Tara Will.
2026 Sedona Plein Air Festival Sponsors
The 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors:
Dr. Bruce and Ann Peek, Ceci Carter, Arizona Community Foundation, Aiden by Best Western Sedona, Best Western Sedona, Outbound Sedona, D.A. Ranch, Plein Air Magazine, Blick Art Materials, Guerrilla Painter + Judson’s Art Outfitters, Art of Dina Wakley, Carol Douglas Studio + Gallery, Art.Paint.Draw., Heartline Catering, Lamar Billboards, Sedona NOW, Sedona 360 Photo, Sedona Red Rock News, and The Strub Heer Fund.
FY27 Season Sponsors
Sedona Arts Center’s FY27 season sponsors include the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Community Foundation, City of Sedona, Kling Family Foundation, Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas, and West Valley Art Museum.
Exhibition Information
Sedona Plein Air at 22
October 26–November 22, 2026
Sedona Arts Center — Special Exhibition Gallery
15 Art Barn Road, Uptown Sedona, Arizona
Original paintings are available for purchase.
For more information, visit SedonaArtsCenter.org.
About Sedona Arts Center
Founded in 1958, Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a cornerstone of Northern Arizona’s cultural community. Based in Uptown Sedona, Sedona Arts Center offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals and cultural events that enrich the artistic life of Sedona and the Verde Valley.
Through its School of the Arts, Sedona Arts Center provides opportunities for creative learning at all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, with ongoing instruction in a variety of media and specialized workshops led by nationally recognized faculty.
Sedona Arts Center’s mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-3809
sedonaartscenter.org
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