Community Calendar

Over the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, the 34th Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, food trucks, and libations all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Considered Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event, the Sedona Arts Festival is proud to present award-winning artists working in a wide array of mediums, including glass, painting, metal, wordworking and more. The festival enjoys a great mix of returning artists, along with new artists that keep the show fresh and interesting each year.

The Sedona Arts Festival rounds out its offerings with a variety of food truck choices along with beer and wine selections provided by DA Ranch Estate Vineyards, an Arizona fan-favorite winery. Gourmet Row features locally produced kitchen, bath and home items available for sale. The Sedona Arts Festival is also proud to include live music throughout the weekend. The lineup will be announced in the fall.

Attendees are sure to enjoy a fabulous fall day in Sedona with amazing art, food, libations and music. Admission to the Sedona Arts Festival is $15, which covers both days of the event; children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sedonaartsfestival.org.

The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is excited to present its next art and fine-craft fair, taking place over the weekend of October 10-12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The fair will showcase the best state and regional artists, fine-crafters and their works. Arizona Wine Country Artists Village will be held at the Old Town Activity Park in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood – just off Main Street at 187 E. Pima Street — within easy walking distance of over a dozen restaurants, 10 wine-tasting rooms, galleries, lodging and more.

This free, family-friendly and pet-friendly event celebrates the local arts community and its connection to the region’s thriving wine culture. Highlights of the upcoming fair will include:
-Top Regional Artists – A juried showcase of high-quality, original artwork and fine crafts in a variety of mediums.
-Free Scavenger Hunt and Raffle – Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will earn raffle entries for prizes, including a $500 cash grand prize.
-Free Kids’ Craft Station – A hands-on art space where children can create their own masterpieces.

For more information about the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village, please visit https://artists-village.com.

The Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff FREE U.S. Military Veterans Art Program and Classes are available to ALL U. S. Military Veterans. Classes are led by long time professional local Flagstaff artists in many disciplines. For more information email acfexdir@gmail.com or visit flagstaff-arts.org/

Come see live raptors from the International Raptor and Falconry Center!

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. No dogs allowed please.

We invite you to volunteer at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park!

The duplex-style Riordan Mansion remains one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-
style architecture open to the public today. Designed by the architect of the impressive El Tovar Hotel
at the Grand Canyon, Charles Whittlesey, the homes were built in 1904 with indoor plumbing, hot
and cold running water, central heat, and electric lights, reflecting the most modern technology and
design of the time.
Seen by guided tour only, the interiors of the Riordan family homes look essentially as they did in 1904.
The homes showcase original family belongings including fine examples of early Stickley furniture.

Volunteer opportunities available include Front Desk, Interpretive Tours, Grounds and Maintenance services.

Help us preserve history, learn and share the story of Flagstaff.

Contact the Park at 928-779-4395 for more information.

Leaf + Cone: An Autumn Painting Series
A Monthly Acrylic Painting Workshop on Wood Panels with Jill Sans
Where: The HeArt Box, Downtown Flagstaff
When:
September 28th | October 12th | November 23rd, 2025 at 12pm - 2:30pm
Time: 2.5 hours
Cost: $65 per session (all materials included), $165 for all 3 sessions

This fall, join us for a seasonal painting journey celebrating the beauty of the forest through leaves, acorns, and pine cones. Leaf & Cone is a three-part guided workshop series inspired by the rhythm of autumn, designed in the same spirit as our popular Summer Wildflower Series.

Each month, we’ll gather for a 2.5-hour creative session where you’ll paint a unique composition on an 8x8 wood panel. We’ll work with acrylics while also incorporating hand-crafted botanical inks made from the very plants we’re painting—adding an earthy, natural backdrop that lets the wood grain shine through. This mixed-media approach connects you even more deeply to the subject matter, creating a one-of-a-kind piece rooted in the season.

September 28th: Oak Leaves & Acorn (with oak leaf ink, when available)

October 12th: Aspen Leaves (with golden aspen ink, when available)

November 23rd: Pine Cone & Needles (with pine ink, when available)

Love & light, foolishness & pain, the impossible beauty & burden of life; D-Squared weaves it all together with deft harmonies, wry humor, and shining musicianship. And they do it all with a harp, a guitar, and two voices. It is a spacious, arid, distinctively southwestern sound. Don Charles plays guitar, composes and sings unforgettable songs delivered in a rich baritone voice. He is a wordsmith with a bag of tricks informed by life pursuits as a cowboy, blacksmith, and philosopher king. Deb Gessner plays folk harp, sings beguilingly, and composes quirky, intimate vignettes and delightful instrumentals. She brings the visual approach of an artist to her music and is a talented bronze sculptor with many contributions to public and private art in Arizona. D-Squared toured the continent for twenty years playing concerts, coffeehouses, and festivals. They have four CDs to their credit, had their music featured in film and television, and shared the stage with legends. Coffeehouse Concerts showcases local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music each month from September through April. The series features a variety of acoustic, contemporary, and traditional styles of music. This concert is arranged and hosted by Jo Berger and presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

Want a unique way to get into the Spooky Season?! Come learn about Samhain and it's Scandinavian version, Vetrnaetr at the Mead Hall! Learn the holiday calendar and how you would honor the ancestors and gods. Plus, create an intentions candle to take home. $13 gets you all the supplies and instruction needed for the evening!

The Flagstaff Plein Air Photography Festival is happening from October 3–19, 2025. Capture Northern Arizona’s beauty and Urban landscapes with your camera. Open to all Arizona and Native photographers. Details at flagstaff-arts.org. Presented by the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org