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October 20–26, 2026

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21st Annual 
Sedona Plein Air Festival

Join us for the 21st Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival, presented by Sedona Arts Center (SAC)—an immersive celebration of art set against the awe-inspiring red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona. As one of the oldest continuously running plein air festivals in the western United States, this iconic event brings together master artists from across the country to paint on location and share their talents with the public.

Held during Sedona’s most beautiful season, the festival features a week of outdoor painting, special exhibitions, engaging workshops, and free community events. With 67 years of history, SAC continues to honor its legacy as the heart of Sedona’s creative community and a cornerstone of its identity as an art colony.

2025 Festival Artists

2025 Festival Schedule

Artist Reception at Sedona Arts Center
Friday, October 18, 4–6pm
15 Art Barn Road, Art Barn/Theatre

The public is invited to meet the artists in this informal opening at the Art Barn.
This will also be an opportunity for the artists to get to know each other to start the week,
as well as an opportunity to purchase your first festival art!

Main Street Paint Out
Saturday, October 19, 10am–12pm
Uptown Sedona on 89A from Sedona Arts Center to Pink Jeep Café.

Artists paint in Uptown Sedona on 89A from Sedona Arts Center to Pink Jeep Café.
Awards and sale start at 12:30pm at Sedona Arts Center.

D.A. Ranch Paint Out
Monday, October 21, 4–7pm

Artists paint in select areas on the grounds of D.A.Ranch from 4:–6pm
Awards and sale starting at 6:30pm.

New Paint Out location this year!  Nestled between Oak Creek and House Mountain,
D.A. Ranch is a beautiful, high-desert oasis with a historic red barn, farm animals,
green pastures, majestic old-growth trees, glimmering ponds, ripe fruit and olive orchards,
and over 9 acres of estate vineyards. Artists and guests will delight in exploring the
grounds, sampling D.A.Ranch’s fine wines and great food by Heartline Catering.

Limited tickets for the public are available for this special event.
Tickets $30/per person

20th Anniversary Paint Out at Private Residence
Wednesday, October 23, 4–7pm

Artists paint in select areas on the grounds of a beautiful private residence off of
Red Rock Loop from 4 to 7pm.  Awards and sale starting at 6:30 p.m.
Limited tickets for the public are available for this special event.
Tickets $50/per person

Artist Awards – with Special Guest Judge Josh Rose
Friday, October 25, 5–7pm
At Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Road, Uptown Sedona

Final awards will be presented including Best of Show and more.

Artist Games
Saturday, October 26, 10am–12pm
At Sedona Arts Center 15 Art Barn Road, Uptown Sedona

A Fun way to end the 20th Anniversary!  Artists will be participating in “games”
that showcase their flexibility, creativity and ingenuity.
Art will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting Sedona Arts Center.

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Thank you to our sponsors...

Sedona’s Annual Celebration of Plein Air Painting is Generously Made Possible by:

Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas, Ensemble Group, Aiden by Best Western, Plein Air Magazine,
Dr Bruce and Ann Peek, D.A. Ranch, Guerilla Painter, Judson’s Art Outfitters, Blick Art Materials,
Golden Artist Colors and Williamsburg Artist Oils.

Additional support provided by Sedona Heartline Catering, Western Art and Architecture, Lamar Billboards, Sedona 360 Photo,
City of Sedona, Sedona Airport, and Sedona Now TV, and Sedona Red Rock News.

2024 Plein Air Workshops at Sedona Arts Center

Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, the nonprofit organization is based at the Art Barn in Uptown and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley. 

Sedona residents and newcomers alike look to Sedona Arts Center for their introduction to, and ongoing involvement in the arts.

The School of the Arts programming is designed to reach out to all aspiring artists and students – all ages and levels of learning. Ongoing instruction is available in a variety of mediums while workshops offer specialized content in an intensive format from nationally-known faculty.

Sedona Arts Center offers a variety of workshops

Explore Our 2024 Plein AIr Workshops

Scholarship funds are available

for plein air festival workshops
Apply for a Scholarship
Location

15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336

Contact Us

Phone : (928) 282-3809

Email : sac@sedonaartscenter.org

Our Hours

MON–SAT 10am – 5pm
SUN 12 – 5pm

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