Sedona Plein Air Festival 2026

Sedona Plein Air at 22 October 26 – November 29, 2026 This exhibit proudly showcases the work of the talented artists featured in the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival, a beloved tradition held each October. Set against the stunning red rock landscapes and golden autumn light of Sedona, the festival brings together some of the finest plein air painters from across the country to capture the region’s natural beauty in real time. Over the course of the festival, artists paint on location throughout Sedona and the surrounding Verde Valley, creating vibrant, spontaneous works that reflect both the landscape and the moment in which they were created. The resulting collection is a vivid celebration of light, color, and artistic vision, offering viewers a unique glimpse into the ever-changing beauty of Sedona through the eyes of masterful painters working en plein air. This years SPAF Artists are: Olena Babak, Lorie Batson, Krystal Brown , Ed Buonvecchio, Michael Chesley-Johnson, Casey Cheuvront, Bill Cramer, Lauren Davis, Carol Douglas, Robert Goldman, Bruce Gómez, Meisha Grichuhin, Michelle Held, Laura Martinez-Bianco, Betsy Menand, Barbara Mulleneaux, Anton Nowles, Bill Perkins, Hadley Rampton, Robin Roberts, Julia Robinson, Richard Sneary, Paula Swain, Barbara Tapp, Carol Tarzier, Stewart White, Tara Will Public Event Dates: October 19 – October 24, 2026 Monday, Oct 19: Paint Out at DA Ranch Click Here to Purchase Tickets for DA Ranch Tuesday, Oct 20: Artist Demos at Sedona Art Center Wednesday, Oct 21: Paint Out at Private Residence Click Here to Purchase Tickets for the Private Paint-Out Thursday, Oct 22: Artist Demos at Sedona Arts Center Friday, Oct 23: Artist Awards – Special Guest Judge Saturday, Oct 24: Artist Games