sedona news – The Sedona Visual Artists Coalition (SVAC) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Spring Open Studio Tour, which will be held the weekend of April 26-28, 2024. Featuring his 50 artists from throughout the Verde Valley, this popular event offers: Attendees will have the opportunity to visit artists' studios, gain first-hand insight into how they create artwork, and purchase unique items. Named one of the region's top art events by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, this tour is always free and open to the public and is self-guided and offered daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Open Studios invites artwork to speak more intimately to visitors, providing an opportunity to appreciate and understand the creative process more deeply,” says Clay Artist and Co-Chair of Open Studios. Mike Up said. trip. “A big draw to an experience like this is the chance to purchase gorgeous, unique, locally produced artwork directly from the artists. It is a testament to the thriving vitality of the arts community in the beautiful Verde Valley.”

Open Studio Tours, which includes Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Clarkdale, has experienced tremendous growth over the years. Participating artists specialize in a variety of mediums including glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, textiles, mixed media, digital painting, and more, allowing participants to learn about creating their favorite type of art and You can explore new art. Moderate.

“SVAC continually strives to provide the best touring experience possible, so this year we are expanding our physical studio footprint to make it easier for visitors to see more artists with less driving.” to 31 and keep the number of exhibiting artists at 50,” said Upp. “This decision was based directly on feedback from past visitors.”

Tour participants will have the opportunity to enter a studio-wide drawing to win a $250 gift certificate to the studio of their choice. To enter the prize draw, participants simply fill out a form at any studio on the tour. Once you enter, you will automatically be signed up to receive email notifications from SVAC Art Events.

A brochure containing a complete list of participating artists and a map will be available approximately two weeks prior to the tour. A list of locations where maps can be found is available on the SVAC website. https://sedonaartistscoalition.org, around the same time. This website currently features a complete list of participating artists, their mediums and studio locations.

The Sedona Visual Artists Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of professional and emerging artists from throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley. Its core mission is to create a collaborative visual arts community that provides exploratory and social opportunities. The organization fosters interest in the visual arts by encouraging both artists and the community through education, exhibitions, and spring open studio tours. The Spring Open Studio Tour is a unique event that provides a deep learning experience in the arts for both residents and visitors. For more information, please contact Mike Upp. mjupp10@gmail.com or 503.789.4437.