Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874”. The film will premiere in Sedona on Tuesday and Sunday, March 18 and 23 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Sheldon Theatre.

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history — millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.

The Exhibition on Screen Series is generously sponsored by Goldenstein Gallery.

“Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on Tuesday and Sunday, March 18 and 23 at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 general admission, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177 or online at www.SedonaFilmFestival.org. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.