On their first visit to Sedona, Arizona, many people discover that the things they believed to be true about art and artists needs to be reexamined and changed. It seems that the unique setting of this small town in the midst of the ancient red rocks of northern Arizona has resulted in the town and its visitors seeing things in new ways. This is readily evident in the many art galleries and art exhibits that can be found in and around the Sedona area.

In the galleries of Sedona, you will find amazing works of art from local arts, artisans, and master craftsmen who specialize in every genre and style. There are works ranging from contemporary art and modern art, to abstract works, to southwestern, western and traditional styles.

You can spend an afternoon ambling through just a handful of the dozens of galleries that are in and around Sedona and you will constantly be amazed and surprised by the depth, quality, boldness and eclecticism of the works that you encounter.

As a extra bonus that is often hard to come by, the chances are high that you will also be able to meet the passionate people who create these wonderful works of art. You will also have a chance to visit with many the enthusiastic collectors who bring together the collections that grace the art galleries and promote the arts as well.

The interesting thing about the galleries in Sedona, is that they provide an experience for even those visitors who typically don't have a burning interest in art museums and art exhibitions, yet are somehow are still able to captivate them with either the art itself, or the interesting people who bring the art and the galleries to life with their own passion and excitement.

For those who have a particular interest and love of native American art, these local galleries feature wonderful selections of fanciful Hopi Kachina dolls, vibrant hand-woven rugs and turquoise jewelry of the Navajo tradition, as well as beautiful pottery from various tribal cultures. The amazing variety of quality, authentic native American crafts and works of art that are available in Sedona makes it easy for anyone who appreciates its unique beauty and deep tradition to take something home to enjoy, whether they are a casual tourist or a serious collector.

The spectacular beauty of the red rocks of Sedona and the unique landscapes and colors of the southwest have also served as a potent inspiration and continues to inspire the more recent arrivals to the area. Artists of all disciplines arrive at the sun washed desert and take in the glowing red rock canyons, and find themselves moved to create works of artistry they had never before imagined. Also, the owners of the Sedona galleries exude an independent spirit and their gallery exhibitions create a vibrant, populist scene that features work from local "up-and-comers," right along side the works of prominent artists who enjoy national recognition.

As if all of the fine artwork and exquisite jewelry were not enough, there are a number of art galleries that have branched out a bit to include other examples of fine craftsmanship, such as hand-made furniture and handmade textiles. And, Sedona remains large unaffected by its reputation as a world-class art gallery scene and people often comment about how welcomed they were made to feel as they wandered and browsed through the many galleries and shops.

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