Call Description

Since 2022, Sedona Arts Center has determined an overarching theme for each year’s exhibits and programs. This helps provide cohesion and a through-line for the year. For the 2025-2026 season, the theme will be FACE.

When we think of the word, FACE, we think of many things.  The word FACE can be a noun or a verb and connotes many things. We first think of a person or animal’s actual face – that shows expression or emotion. It could also be the outward aspect of something or the surface or an object, cliff or mountain, building or watch. As a verb, the word takes on motion – as to face something or point in a specific direction or to confront or deal with a situation.

The Face of Time

August 1 – September 12, 2025

This particular exhibit focuses on portraits with a focus on the Face of Time. The Face of Time Exhibition theme will explore the richness of emotion and identity, presenting striking depictions of how time can change a face.

●       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.

DEADLINE for Submission: July 1, 2025. 

Notifications sent by July 7, 2025.

Work being shipped must be received by July 28, 2025 or hand delivered by July 28, 2025.  The show will run from August 1-September 12, 2025, on-site at the Sedona Arts Center.

Opening Reception: August 1, 2025, 4-6pm, Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336

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 should not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork.  Be sure your images are right-side-up. 

Fees: There is a $30 non-refundable entry fee for up to three pieces per artist can be submitted.

Eligibility Criteria

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.