Shakespeare Sedona returns for its 11th Anniversary Season bringing to Northern Arizona the finest in professional classical theatre. This year the festival performs again in its original setting, outdoors, under the stars at the historic Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Opening the summer season on Friday, June 27, 2008 with the Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Founding Artistic Director Jared Sakren, the Arizona Republic wrote about the production, when it played to sold-out houses at...

The first Friday of every month Sedona's finest galleries, including Mountain Trails Gallery, El Prado Gallery, Eclectic Image Gallery, Andrea Smith Gallery and Kuivato Glass Gallery host a monthly event featuring special visiting artists or special events. The galleries will be open until 8:00pm. All stores in Tlaquepaque will stay open until 7:00pm on the First Friday during the months of March, April, May, June, September and October. Come join us for the First Friday of each month....

US Olympic Artist, Euripides “Rip” Kastaris displays his “Victory Horses,” celebrating our Athletes bound for China Sedona’s TC Gallery, nestled in Tlaquepaque Art Village on the banks of Oak Creek will host internationally recognized Olympic artist Euripides “Rip” Kastaris for a 4th of July weekend exhibition featuring his “Victory Horses,” commissioned by the United States Olympic Committee. On July 4, 5 and 6th, TC Gallery will offer collectors Rip Kastaris originals,...

Celebrate our Nation’s beginnings by beginning your own art collection. El Prado assists you in starting your collection by presenting nationally recognized emerging artists and select works from well established artists. The gallery has something for every brave new collector to start you down the rewarding journey of art collecting. “To live without art, is to never really live.” Opening reception is Friday, July 4th, from 5 – 8

El Prado pays tribute to the rich Native American culture with an exciting display of sculpture and paintings depicting the history, legend, and strong traditions and passions of the American Indian both yesterday and today. Opening reception is Friday, August 1st, from 5 – 8 p.m.

Dates: August 1st-October 31st Artist Reception: August 1st; 5-8 PM Artist: Kenny Pieper Kuivato Glass Gallery will be featuring the stunning glasswork done by Kenny Pieper from Burnsville, NC. The extraordinary blown glass Kenny creates utilizes traditional and complex Italian techniques, such as primavera, reticello, and laticcino in a contemporary fashion.

Dates: September 5th-November 30th Artist Reception: September 5th; 5-8PM Artist: George Bucquet Kuivato Glass Gallery will be presenting the glassworks of George Bucquet of Mad River Glass from Arcata, Ca. George's work consists of hand formed cast glass imagery with an utter sense of fluidity, which is visually enticing.

El Prado welcomes the cool nights and warm days of autumn with a selection of artwork inspired by Sedona’s beauty, its peaceful landscapes, majestic red rocks and rich nurturing history have inspired artists and art collectors for years. New works by some of El Prado’s finest artist will provide the proof of Sedona’s powerful pull. Artist’s reception for the “Sedona’s Inspiration” is Friday, September 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. This is an SGA Art of Gold event.

Celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Continuing a long tradition of fabulous food, music, dance and entertainment for young and old, this year’s Fiesta promises to be extraordinary. The flower-strewn streets of Tlaquepaque will ring with the music of strolling mariachi and fiery flamenco dancers. Visit the variety of artists located throughout the Arts and Crafts Village representing our shops and galleries. Sedona, Arizona Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, announces its 35th...

Free Concert: Sedona Celebrates Sedona at Tlaquepaque's Patio del Norte from 12:00 – 6:00pm. Additional information on this program will follow shortly.

Join El Prado for Art and all that Jazz at the 3rd annual Tlaquepaque State of the Art Event. Free entertainment, jazz ensembles and artist demonstrations will fill the Village with magic. El Prado’s featured artists will be the multi-talented Mary Sabrina Kuder and Michael Medow, representing the most remarkable talent available today. You will be carried away by the art of these inspiring and diverse artists. Artist demonstrations and receptions through out the weekend...

Join us for a weekend of art displays and demonstrations, music and entertainment on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. The event will entertain and fascinate while bringing guests inside the art. This event is designed for both the new art collector and discriminating connoisseur.

Whatever your expectation of Art, El Prado presents new concepts in using different mediums to create art that leaves you breathless, enlivened and stimulated. Stone, copper, wood, wax, asphalt, textiles are so of the tools that artists use to fabricate art in unexpected forms. From functional and kinetic to inspiring and edgy, El Prado by the Creek cultivates bold ideas from their artists. Artist’s reception for the “Art Redefined” is Friday, October 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. ...

Dates: October 3rd-December 31st Artist Reception: October 3rd; 5-8PM Artist: Stephen Gartner & Danielle Blade Title: Natural Elements Kuivato Glass Gallery will be presenting the hand-blown glassworks of Stephen Gartner and Danielle Blade from Ashleyfalls, MA. Their work is inspired by nature along with their fascination with primitive cultures and rituals.

Join us at the Patio del Norte on Sunday, October 5, 2008 beginning at 5:30pm. Musical entertainment will go on throughout the evening. Check back for a list of musicians who will perform this year.

El Prado by the Creek unveils the “Red Rock Canvas” show. A celebration of the creativity, color and composition captured by artists and inspired by Sedona’s Red Rocks. Simonides of Ceos called paintings “Silent poetry”, and El Prado presents the most visually lyrical of odes to Sedona’s Red Rocks. Opening reception for the “Red Rock Canvas” show is Friday, November 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. Contact El Prado Gallery at (928) 282-7390 for more information.

Discover the magic of the miniature at El Prado by the Creek during the “Small Treasures” show. Some of the gallery’s most celebrated artists have created art perfect for gift giving or for art enthusiasts starting their own collection. For those collectors searching for a dramatic statement in a small space, the show offers an opportunity to find that perfect piece. Contact El Prado Gallery at (928) 282-7390 for more information.

It has been said that light is the heart of every great landscape, and El Prado’s painter’s will bare their hearts in our ‘Illumination’ show. The show spotlights paintings that redefine the way light is captured. From stunning sunsets to hazy winter light, John Cogan, Kate Starling, Michael McCarthy and Fredrick Stephens create art with a heart that shines to warm the hearts of all that experience them. Artist’s reception for the “Illumination” is Friday, December 5 from...

A cherished tradition which involves the lighting of six thousand luminarias in Tlaquepaque’s courtyards and walkways. Dozens of entertaining events, including performances by carolers, musicians and dancers will be scheduled along with a visit by Santa. Specially designated luminarias honoring cancer survivors, victims can be purchased in advance (see information below). For additional information call (928) 282-4838.

This year, we will once again offer personalized luminarias in honor of a cancer survivor or victim at our Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 13, 2008. The American Cancer Society will have a booth located in the Patio del Norte where you can purchase a special luminaria to honor a friend or family member who has had cancer and your donation will go directly to the American Cancer Society. Each personalized luminaria is $10.00 and you can light your own luminaria at 5:00pm during the...