Celebrate the world of sports at Sedona Arts Center. The Element of Sport exhibit will run from April 4-27, 2025 and highlight the intersection of art and sport, welcoming diverse interpretations of sport and sport-inspired pieces across artistic styles. 

The work selected for this exhibit will capture the essence, spirit, energy, and passion of sport through the lens of art. From traditional to contemporary approaches, all interpretations of sport are welcome as we explore the universal language of sport through visual expression.

Art created by artists, current or former athletes will be considered.

Original art work only. All art mediums will be accepted: 2-d, 3-d, audio and video.

DEADLINE for Submission: February 28, 2025.

Notifications sent by March 7, 2025.

Work being shipped must be received by March 31, 2025 or hand delivered by March 31, 2025

Opening Reception: April 4, 2025, 4-6pm

●       Monetary awards will be given for First Place/Best of Show Award ($500), Second ($250) and Third ($150) place.

●       Honorable mention awards will be awarded at the discretion of the jurors and no monetary amount attached.

●       People’s Choice Award is announced at the end of the show. No monetary award attached.

●      Sales:  60% / 40%: Artist / Sedona Arts Center 

Promotion of the Exhibit & Disclaimer:  We ask that juried artists participate in promoting the exhibit through their website and social media channels. While Sedona Arts Center will actively promote the exhibition through press releases, eblasts, our website, and social media channels, we cannot guarantee that all artists' expectations regarding promotion and exposure will be fully met. We ask for your understanding as we strive to reach the widest audience possible, but limitations in outreach and the dynamic nature of art promotion may mean some artists may not experience the level of visibility they anticipate.

Application Requirements

Image Format:  Each artist can submit up to three (3) images of their artwork in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Images should include the title of the piece in the file name. In addition, please list the title, dimensions, medium and price of your pieces on the Entry Form.

Entering Your Images: List sizes up to the nearest inch.  Submitted images must not include matting or frame.  Crop the photos to include only the artwork.  Be sure your images are right-side-up. We will begin accepting entries in June 2024.  

Eligibility Criteria

Art created by artists, current or former athletes will be considered. Emerging to professional artists, 18 years and older can apply. Artwork must be made within the last 3 years and cannot have been on display in any other Sedona Arts Center Exhibition.