Folks loved all the music and artwork and the gallery receptions were great.
Here are some photos of this year's event.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
State of the Art event September 25-26. Student Artists
Join us for the Annual “Celebrating Youth & Art” Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening at 7:00pm in the Patio de las Campanas. Two $500 scholarships will be given to student winners for the “People’s Choice Award” and “Best of the Fest Award,” which will be judged by James Ratliff of the Ratliff Gallery in Sedona. We are excited about supporting art and youth in Sedona.
Photo from last year's Award's Ceremony.
Here is a list of students from Mingus Union High School and Red Rock High School participating in the State of the Art this weekend.
Ashly Abby - Isadora Handweaving Gallery A-120
Ali Adams - Renee Taylor Gallery B-124
Curz Avarez - Geoffrey Roth A-102
Rylie Badous - Renee Taylor Gallery B-124
Katie Barth - Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Tonia Bradshaw - El Prado Gallery E-101
Dez Braly - Gifted Hands Gallery A-117
Anna Alicia
Castello-Cockran - Isadora Handweaving Gallery A-120
Robin Dawson - Verdigris Loft B-105
Kenia Estrada - Gifted Hands Gallery A-117
Mayra Herrera - Kuivato Glass Gallery B-125
Chelsea Ishihoto - Geoffrey Roth A-102
Jake Lawrence- Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Kimberly O’Hara - Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Cheyenne Robison - Kuivato Glass Gallery B-125
Tianna Simms - El Prado Gallery E-101
Karena Snow - Andrea Smith Gallery D-102
Kayla Young - Verdigris Loft B-105
Ali Adams - Renee Taylor Gallery B-124
Curz Avarez - Geoffrey Roth A-102
Rylie Badous - Renee Taylor Gallery B-124
Katie Barth - Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Tonia Bradshaw - El Prado Gallery E-101
Dez Braly - Gifted Hands Gallery A-117
Anna Alicia
Castello-Cockran - Isadora Handweaving Gallery A-120
Robin Dawson - Verdigris Loft B-105
Kenia Estrada - Gifted Hands Gallery A-117
Mayra Herrera - Kuivato Glass Gallery B-125
Chelsea Ishihoto - Geoffrey Roth A-102
Jake Lawrence- Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Kimberly O’Hara - Mountain Trails Gallery A-201
Cheyenne Robison - Kuivato Glass Gallery B-125
Tianna Simms - El Prado Gallery E-101
Karena Snow - Andrea Smith Gallery D-102
Kayla Young - Verdigris Loft B-105
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Spirit of Sedona Against Adversity
Tlaquepaque rises from the mud to put on Festival - By Tommy Acosta
SEDONA, AZ (Sept 18, 2009) - The ability of the human spirit to rise up against adversity is unfathomable. Just look at the resilience and indomitable will shown by those whose businesses were inundated by the incredible storm that struck Sedona the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
SEDONA, AZ (Sept 18, 2009) - The ability of the human spirit to rise up against adversity is unfathomable. Just look at the resilience and indomitable will shown by those whose businesses were inundated by the incredible storm that struck Sedona the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009.
While from one end of Sedona to the other some businesses struggled with the aftermath of the torrential deluge, it was in the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village where the storm focused its greatest rage with a flood so powerful walls were knocked down; cars were carried away; people were left clinging to trees and walls for their lives; heroes came to the rescue the trapped; and businesses were flooded hip deep in red mud and water two days before their most important event of the year.
Tlaquepaque manager Wendy Lippman was at her desk one flight up from the ground when she got the call. “I was listening to the hail around 2:30 p.m. when a crew member told me there was a car in Soldier’s Wash,” she said. “I looked outside and saw I couldn’t get out my back stairs because the water was rushing by so fast. We had waves moving up and down the street. I called 911, took off my shoes and waded through everything. The water was cold and dirty. I was running around all over the complex telling tenants to shut down and call 911.”
What she didn’t say was she could not have been dressed worse for the occasion.
“Wendy was running through the water wearing a grey dress,” said Nicole Brundage of Kuivato, Glass Gallery, whose store was still closed one week after the deluge. “She was running up and down with her dress hiked up, the hem splashed with mud, yelling at everyone to get out of their stores. It was something to see.”
What she didn’t say was she could not have been dressed worse for the occasion.
“Wendy was running through the water wearing a grey dress,” said Nicole Brundage of Kuivato, Glass Gallery, whose store was still closed one week after the deluge. “She was running up and down with her dress hiked up, the hem splashed with mud, yelling at everyone to get out of their stores. It was something to see.”
Barbara Kovac of How Sweet It Is “The Chocolate Factory,” remembers Wendy’s warning calls.
“It was amazing,” she said. “Wendy was racing up and down through the flood warning people. She asked me to call 911 and I did it.” “There was a lot of panic,” Wendy said. “In a million years I never thought the courtyard would flood.”
“It was amazing,” she said. “Wendy was racing up and down through the flood warning people. She asked me to call 911 and I did it.” “There was a lot of panic,” Wendy said. “In a million years I never thought the courtyard would flood.”
Tlaquepaque Maintenance Manager Jared Hawley thought when the flooding began it a case of debris backing up. “My first thought was there must be a log stuck in the wash,” he said. That was right when it started. I made it to the employee parking lot bridge and already there was a car stuck in there.”
Nicole from Kuivato said it was Jared who first alerted her that the flood was coming.
“I was born and raised in Sedona and it was raining harder than I ever saw. So I called my husband, who loves weather, to tell him about it,” she said. “The next thing we know Jarrod comes running to tell us our boxes in the front of the store are floating away. Suddenly the water was almost hip high, just like that. We closed the door and jammed it with towels to slow down the water from coming into the store. Outside it was a few feet deep but inside it was only a few inches deep. We just stayed inside and got everything off the floor. I looked outside and saw the water was up to the doors of my SUV. It was a little scary.”
Barbara of How Sweet It Is said she thought of the Hurricane Katrina flooding victims while watching the waters rise. “It started small and then it became big,” she said. “I didn’t know what was going on. In seconds the water was up to my knees. It happened so fast. It was so devastating. We were walking in calf-deep mud. I thought of the poor Katrina people.”
She said she made it, after falling into the water and being helped up by a man, to the Oak Creek Brewery. “They kept us safe,” she said. “There was a woman downstairs hanging to a tree and she was screaming her lungs out. It was horrible.”
She said she made it, after falling into the water and being helped up by a man, to the Oak Creek Brewery. “They kept us safe,” she said. “There was a woman downstairs hanging to a tree and she was screaming her lungs out. It was horrible.”
But unlike the Katrina victims, the waters in Tlaquepaque subsided 45 minutes after the deluge ended, leaving behind a sea of mud, strewn cars and torn up vegetation, two days before the highly publicized and much anticipated Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque. Wendy Lipmann had her hands full. “The first thing I had to do was get my hands around it,” she said. “The Tlaquepaque Fiesta was two days away and I had to make a decision. I had already spent a fortune on it for advertising. I had hired the entertainment. I figured I could put everything on one end of the property if I had to. My crew thought I was insane.”
She called me that night to tell me she wanted to go ahead with it,” Jared said. “The doubt in my voice was clear.” When Verde Valley Rentals showed up to put up the canvass tents for the event, they couldn’t believe what happened. “They asked what the hell had happened,” she said. “I needed a few more hours to figure out to do it or not.” Having dealt with the disaster, she decided to go ahead.
“A construction company showed up with heavy equipment and 20 workers,” she said. “We busted ourselves and we had a lot of volunteers. Visitors at the hotel went back to their rooms, changed clothes and came back to dig mud. People were so nice and helpful. Picking up wet mud was not fun but spray washing it off was fun because it gives you a sense of accomplishment.
She said it was the pleasantness and sense of community cooperation that got the job done.
“My crew was amazing,” she said. “It worked out because everyone made the best they could of the situation. Everyone was pleasant. Everyone was nice. Peoples’ attitudes were really great. If people were nasty we could not have dealt with it.”
“My crew was amazing,” she said. “It worked out because everyone made the best they could of the situation. Everyone was pleasant. Everyone was nice. Peoples’ attitudes were really great. If people were nasty we could not have dealt with it.”
“With the volunteers and people who showed up it was phenomenal,” he said. “The community came together. People went back to their hotels, changed clothes and came back to help. The Sedona Master Gardeners came down and took care of our rose garden like it was their own, picking up and straightening every branch and twig.” Barbara, even though How Sweet it Is lost their entire inventory in the flood, said the community spirit and involvement was a sight to behold. “It was amazing how and all the people in Tlaquepaque came together on this,” she said. ‘Even the quests that came to Sedona helped.
With everybody pitching in, by Friday morning most of the mud had been cleared, the Tlaquepaque parking lot was usable and the Fiesta del Tlaquepaque went off without a hitch.
“We had all kinds of visitors,” Wendy said. “A lot of locals showed up to show their support. That made everyone here feel pretty great. At three o’clock storm clouds gathered and everyone was out of there in minutes. It was still a good day for us and were thankful for everything.”
Nicole praised those who fought together to dig out Tlaquepaque and the will of the community to help each other out.
“It almost gave me chills to see how many people came from all parts of the community to help,” she said. “Within 24 hours we had almost cleaned up all the mud. It’s nice to see so many people care about Tlaquepaque. This is what the spirit of Sedona is all about
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tlaquepaque’s State of the Art
How do artists create and why? Visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village during the upcoming Fourth Annual State of the Art and find out. Enjoy some close-up and personal time with gifted, world-class artists and cool jazz and blues during the weekend. Everyone is welcome to this ever-popular event. A sumptuous feast of the arts awaits you within the gates of the arts village.
The theme this year is Celebrating Art from Inspiration to Creation and it starts Friday night, September 25th, 5 pm to 8 pm and resumes all day Saturday, September 26th, 10 am to 8 pm. It is esigned for the new art collector and the seasoned connoisseur, but anyone who appreciates the arts will have a creative awakening getting so close to the sources of inspiration. Admission is free.
Tlaquepaque’s premier galleries will be highlighting the work of selected artists most of whom are in collections all over the world. “The artists will be on hand to discuss their approach, demonstrate a work in progress, and be available for conversation in an intimate gallery setting. The remarkable line up of artists this year and the enthusiasm of the galleries is very exciting,” remarked Wendy Lippman, general manager of Tlaquepaque.
Youth and Art, a collaborative annual effort to recognize young local talent, will award art students from Sedona Red Rock High School and Mingus High School with $1000 in prize money. Youth and Art is a wonderful partnership between the high school art students, their teachers and the community of galleries at Tlaquepaque. “We hope the public will come out, see the student art at the various galleries, talk to the artists and really support these talented young people. And we hope everyone will vote for their favorite artist,” commented Lippman. The two $500 cash awards will be presented to the winners Saturday night at 7:00 pm in Patio las Campanas.
VISITING ARTIST AND GALLERY LINE-UP
ECLECTIC IMAGE GALLERY
Elaine and Duane Morgan are internationally recognized for their breathtaking landscape
photography. Professional photographers since 1973, they have dedicated their lives to creating
and capturing images that depict the awesome power and unequaled beauty of nature.
In their galleries (they have three) their dramatic landscapes, especially sunsets over the Grand Canyon, for example, change with one touch of the dimmer switch. “We call that mood-changing event, the ‘Wow’ factor, because that is exactly what our collectors say when we change the light on our images,” reports Elaine.
Duane and Elaine’s photographic images are in private as well as corporate collections around the globe. Due to their uncompromising commitment to excellence, detail and exclusivity, the duo is highly sought after for commissioned works. They have been published numerous times in worldwide publications. In addition to all these projects, they occasionally fine time to teach photographic workshops in Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii.
KUIVATO GLASS GALLERY
“An Optical Extravaganza” is the theme of glass artist Jack Storms who will be featured at Kuivato Gallery during State of the Art. Storms’ hand-formed, crystal sculptures greet you with a blast of luminosity. Each piece is so meticulously precise that it can take up to ten weeks to complete. Storms’ technique uses dichroic glass that is encased in pure lead crystal—a cold glass process known by only a handful of artisans throughout the world.
“Many people see cold worked glass as being very technical and distant from the human experience. I try to overcome that… to bring a sense of organic nature to all of my pieces,” says Storms. Collected throughout the world, his dazzling work is often exhibited in one-man shows.
GIFTED HANDS GALLERY
KEN & LYN MIKELL
Ceramic artists Ken & Lyn Mikell have lived in the Verde Valley of Northern Arizona since 1977. Their stunning pieces reflect the ancient history of the area. Ken designs the shapes and throws each pot. Each piece is then glazed, etched and fired using a traditional Japanese method called Raku. Finally it is Lyn who creates the wonderful petroglyph designs by hand painting each one. The petrogylphs used are taken from authentic glyphs found through out the Southwest, many right here in the Sedona area.
ROBERT BRUNNER
Inspired by a deep interest in sacred geometry, gourd artist Robert Brunner designs each dried gourd free hand, then painstakingly burns the designs onto the surface. Once completed he then paints and seals each one. His pieces transcend ethnicity and present a synchronicity of color and design that speak of the innate rhythms of nature. By growing his own gourds and then transforming them into vibrant works of art, Brunner’s magnificent pieces qualify him as a sustainable artist.
RENEE TAYLOR GALLERY
Combining artistic techniques and ingeniously mixing media has always been a part of the evolution of art and new territory for the artist. For State of the Art, Renee Taylor Gallery will be featuring Peter Skidd, a visionary artist who marries painting and sculpture. Specializing in original paintings on steel, Skidd transforms the raw sheets of metal into what he calls “Contemporary Dimensional Metal Wall Art”. He uses a simple sheet of steel to begin the artistic process which includes bending, welding, grinding, painting and finally clear coating the final piece with a UV stabilized exterior polyurethane gloss. All of the work is done by the artist.
ISADORA HANDWEAVING GALLERY
CANDISS COLE
Candiss Cole of Sedona will premier her new line during State of the Art at Isadora
Handweaving Gallery’s "Living Canvas Mobile Masterpieces" show. Cole has been a textile designer for over 30 years. She travels extensively and continues to stay on the cutting edge of fashion and fabric design. Her Ikat-Shibori fabric technique comes from taking silk through multiple pleating and dye processes to create a fabric unique to the world.
CINDY WHITE
Cindy White, owner of Estelle by Cici Bianca in Phoenix, AZ will be at Isadora for a trunk show. Her sweaters and jackets are a combination of weaving, knitting, and crochet. "Designing and creating fashion with regard to texture, color and style... rarely does a person have a career doing exactly what they love," reflects Cindy White, commenting on her sought after line of ribbon jackets.
VERDIGRIS LOFT
Erin Lofton, a mixed media painter from Chicago, studied Fashion Design and painting at Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles. Lofton’s work is a visual feast of reflective light, color, texture and symbolic imagery. She works in layers of acrylic, paper and fabric, oil, wax, metal leaf, powders and other materials, and her pieces are evocative, playful and dreamy.
"My paintings are a reflection of my experiences in nature and in meditation. I am inspired by the textures and movement of the natural world and the visions in silence and dreams. I hope to inspire the interested viewer with the urge to contemplate the Divine energy moving through all things, known as Tao," says Lofton.
GEOFFREY ROTH
KIM KORI
Primarily self-taught and still eager to continue perfecting her skills, Kim Kori combines her boundless love of travel and nature with studying, sketching and photographing the flora and fauna in the various regions she visits.
Based in Sedona, Arizona, Kori continues to use her lively imagination to entwine magic with reality and show us nature through her eyes in the sculptures she creates. "I enjoy sculpting the small creatures of the world and giving them a sense of importance. Every life is significant, including the little mice, frogs and insects who are often maligned. I see beauty in all the flora and fauna of this earth," says Kori.
As a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and American Women Artists, Kori’s award-winning work is in numerous private collections and public venues throughout the world.
ANDREA SMITH GALLERY
Andrea Smith, world peace artist, creates art that magnifies the message of her colorful, light uplifting images of peace. This "peace within" as she refers to it is a way to have peace on earth. Andrea has said, “That intention definitely colors and shapes our world, and the intention of her artwork is to transform a space into a sacred environment.”
You can sense the serenity and uplifting feeling of Andrea’s artwork. It is an inspired and unique mix of spirituality-infused art and each piece in her gallery collection has been selected with the intention of offering peace and healing to all.
MOUNTAIN TRAILS GALLERY
KEN ROWE
Exceptional wildlife artist Ken Rowe works in bronze, enlivening each piece with astonishing life-like accuracy. These sculptures depict Rowe's love and appreciation for wildlife along with the legendary cowboys, bucking broncos and historic Native Americans of the Southwest. "To me, art is much more than finite detail. It is accuracy of the subject, story lines and the culmination of strength, texture and balance. In the visual sense, when one views my art, he or she should be able to feel the rugged beauty of the Southwest and the vitality and diversity of its people," believes Rowe.
During State of the Art he usually writes a poem or story to accompany each bronze to enhance and expand the appreciation and enjoyment of each beautiful piece. A member of the WAA (Western Artists of America), Rowe is internationally recognized as one of its outstanding artists.
SUSAN KLIEWER
A native of California, Susan Kliewer has lived in Arizona for nearly 33 years. Dreams of deserts, canyons, rivers and sunsets have been her constant companions since she was a child. A painter since the age of 10, she turned to sculpting in 1987 after working in an art-casting foundry for 10 years. Susan won a competition to create a monument of Sedona Schnebly. The 10-foot tall bronze figure was installed in front of the Sedona Public Library in 1994. "My work," she says, "aims to show the common thread that underlies all human experience, and which, I hope, brings us to a greater understanding between all peoples."
BETTY CARR
Energetic, brightly colored still life watercolors are the signature work of renowned artist Betty Carr who is known for her skillful use of light, color and shadow in her floral paintings. On the influence of light on her watercolors, she says, “What catches my eye is the effect light has on form in unique situations whether fleeting, spilling over, striking, etc. I challenge myself in capturing both its dramatic and/or subtle effects.” Carr is emerging as one of the foremost watercolorists and painters of the Southwest. Her use of color, light and shade accentuate her subject matter while showing her love of nature and its forms.
EL PRADO GALLERY
El Prado by the Creek’s State of the Art, 2009, From Inspiration to Creation will feature the art of three artists who were recently honored by the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art: John Cogan, Scott Prior and Cody Delong. Come see how these three artists capture the great Southwest in their paintings. Cody Delong will be painting in the garden during the State of the Art.
JOHN COGAN
John has a PhD in Experimental Atomic Physics, and he says that enables him to portray his landscapes more realistically. “My background in science has been extremely helpful to my study of art. Everything in the landscape is influenced by the physics of light, atmosphere and optics.” A featured artist in the gallery since the early 80’s, his art is included in both private and corporate art collections, and recently the Sultan of Oman commissioned John for a number of paintings to add to his premier art collections.
SCOTT PRIOR
Scott Prior is a native of Southern California and like most other kids growing up, had his share of scrapes, bruises and broken bones. To help escape the boredom while healing from his injuries, his mom bought him a set of charcoal pencils and a box of pastels…and as the saying goes, “the rest is history.” A graduate of The Academy of Art College in San Francisco, Scott Prior is a premiere Plein Air painter with many awards to his credit. His engaging style makes him a favorite with collectors.
CODY DE LONG
Cody Delong is a new, exciting guest artist this year at El Prado. He has studied at the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts, as well as the Scottsdale Artists School, where he has been honored by numerous art associations and festivals for his work. A natural artist, Delong has been drawing and painting since he was five and is continually inspired by the desert that has been his home for most of his adult life. He was one of only 20 artists from across the country to participate in the inaugural Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, an invitation-only juried art competition. His list of accomplishments and collectors is growing into a very impressive resume.
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
State of the Art visitors will be treated Friday night and all day Saturday to the sweet sounds of jazz, blues and fusion vibes amidst the beautiful Spanish-style courtyards at Tlaquepaque.
Music Schedule:
Friday Evening:
4: 00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The ZAZU Trio, presents popular songs with the dark chromatic gypsy flavor and the swing articulation of the period, featuring Ken Aurich and Larry Czarnecki from Flagstaff, on guitars, and Steve Douglas of Sedona on upright bass, will bring this wonderful music to life. Patio Del Norte.
Greg Reiter - Flamenco Fusion Guitarist, El Prado Gallery
Ayres Jazz Ensemble, Patio de las Campanas
Saturday Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, Blues Band in Patio del Norte
Paul McDermand on steel drums and marimba in Patio de las Campanas
Saturday Evening:
Susannah Martin Jazz Vocalist, Patio de las Campanas
Dos Geckos featuring Larry Perkins on violin and Bill Barnes on guitar at El Prado Gallery
Z Trio, featuring Fitzhugh Jenkins, Vincent Zeigelbaum and Brian David, songs from West Indies, Spain, Russia and more performing in Patio del Norte.
The theme this year is Celebrating Art from Inspiration to Creation and it starts Friday night, September 25th, 5 pm to 8 pm and resumes all day Saturday, September 26th, 10 am to 8 pm. It is esigned for the new art collector and the seasoned connoisseur, but anyone who appreciates the arts will have a creative awakening getting so close to the sources of inspiration. Admission is free.
Tlaquepaque’s premier galleries will be highlighting the work of selected artists most of whom are in collections all over the world. “The artists will be on hand to discuss their approach, demonstrate a work in progress, and be available for conversation in an intimate gallery setting. The remarkable line up of artists this year and the enthusiasm of the galleries is very exciting,” remarked Wendy Lippman, general manager of Tlaquepaque.
Youth and Art, a collaborative annual effort to recognize young local talent, will award art students from Sedona Red Rock High School and Mingus High School with $1000 in prize money. Youth and Art is a wonderful partnership between the high school art students, their teachers and the community of galleries at Tlaquepaque. “We hope the public will come out, see the student art at the various galleries, talk to the artists and really support these talented young people. And we hope everyone will vote for their favorite artist,” commented Lippman. The two $500 cash awards will be presented to the winners Saturday night at 7:00 pm in Patio las Campanas.
VISITING ARTIST AND GALLERY LINE-UP
ECLECTIC IMAGE GALLERY
Elaine and Duane Morgan are internationally recognized for their breathtaking landscape
photography. Professional photographers since 1973, they have dedicated their lives to creating
and capturing images that depict the awesome power and unequaled beauty of nature.
In their galleries (they have three) their dramatic landscapes, especially sunsets over the Grand Canyon, for example, change with one touch of the dimmer switch. “We call that mood-changing event, the ‘Wow’ factor, because that is exactly what our collectors say when we change the light on our images,” reports Elaine.
Duane and Elaine’s photographic images are in private as well as corporate collections around the globe. Due to their uncompromising commitment to excellence, detail and exclusivity, the duo is highly sought after for commissioned works. They have been published numerous times in worldwide publications. In addition to all these projects, they occasionally fine time to teach photographic workshops in Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii.
KUIVATO GLASS GALLERY
“An Optical Extravaganza” is the theme of glass artist Jack Storms who will be featured at Kuivato Gallery during State of the Art. Storms’ hand-formed, crystal sculptures greet you with a blast of luminosity. Each piece is so meticulously precise that it can take up to ten weeks to complete. Storms’ technique uses dichroic glass that is encased in pure lead crystal—a cold glass process known by only a handful of artisans throughout the world.
“Many people see cold worked glass as being very technical and distant from the human experience. I try to overcome that… to bring a sense of organic nature to all of my pieces,” says Storms. Collected throughout the world, his dazzling work is often exhibited in one-man shows.
GIFTED HANDS GALLERY
KEN & LYN MIKELL
Ceramic artists Ken & Lyn Mikell have lived in the Verde Valley of Northern Arizona since 1977. Their stunning pieces reflect the ancient history of the area. Ken designs the shapes and throws each pot. Each piece is then glazed, etched and fired using a traditional Japanese method called Raku. Finally it is Lyn who creates the wonderful petroglyph designs by hand painting each one. The petrogylphs used are taken from authentic glyphs found through out the Southwest, many right here in the Sedona area.
ROBERT BRUNNER
Inspired by a deep interest in sacred geometry, gourd artist Robert Brunner designs each dried gourd free hand, then painstakingly burns the designs onto the surface. Once completed he then paints and seals each one. His pieces transcend ethnicity and present a synchronicity of color and design that speak of the innate rhythms of nature. By growing his own gourds and then transforming them into vibrant works of art, Brunner’s magnificent pieces qualify him as a sustainable artist.
RENEE TAYLOR GALLERY
Combining artistic techniques and ingeniously mixing media has always been a part of the evolution of art and new territory for the artist. For State of the Art, Renee Taylor Gallery will be featuring Peter Skidd, a visionary artist who marries painting and sculpture. Specializing in original paintings on steel, Skidd transforms the raw sheets of metal into what he calls “Contemporary Dimensional Metal Wall Art”. He uses a simple sheet of steel to begin the artistic process which includes bending, welding, grinding, painting and finally clear coating the final piece with a UV stabilized exterior polyurethane gloss. All of the work is done by the artist.
ISADORA HANDWEAVING GALLERY
CANDISS COLE
Candiss Cole of Sedona will premier her new line during State of the Art at Isadora
Handweaving Gallery’s "Living Canvas Mobile Masterpieces" show. Cole has been a textile designer for over 30 years. She travels extensively and continues to stay on the cutting edge of fashion and fabric design. Her Ikat-Shibori fabric technique comes from taking silk through multiple pleating and dye processes to create a fabric unique to the world.
CINDY WHITE
Cindy White, owner of Estelle by Cici Bianca in Phoenix, AZ will be at Isadora for a trunk show. Her sweaters and jackets are a combination of weaving, knitting, and crochet. "Designing and creating fashion with regard to texture, color and style... rarely does a person have a career doing exactly what they love," reflects Cindy White, commenting on her sought after line of ribbon jackets.
VERDIGRIS LOFT
Erin Lofton, a mixed media painter from Chicago, studied Fashion Design and painting at Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles. Lofton’s work is a visual feast of reflective light, color, texture and symbolic imagery. She works in layers of acrylic, paper and fabric, oil, wax, metal leaf, powders and other materials, and her pieces are evocative, playful and dreamy.
"My paintings are a reflection of my experiences in nature and in meditation. I am inspired by the textures and movement of the natural world and the visions in silence and dreams. I hope to inspire the interested viewer with the urge to contemplate the Divine energy moving through all things, known as Tao," says Lofton.
GEOFFREY ROTH
KIM KORI
Primarily self-taught and still eager to continue perfecting her skills, Kim Kori combines her boundless love of travel and nature with studying, sketching and photographing the flora and fauna in the various regions she visits.
Based in Sedona, Arizona, Kori continues to use her lively imagination to entwine magic with reality and show us nature through her eyes in the sculptures she creates. "I enjoy sculpting the small creatures of the world and giving them a sense of importance. Every life is significant, including the little mice, frogs and insects who are often maligned. I see beauty in all the flora and fauna of this earth," says Kori.
As a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and American Women Artists, Kori’s award-winning work is in numerous private collections and public venues throughout the world.
ANDREA SMITH GALLERY
Andrea Smith, world peace artist, creates art that magnifies the message of her colorful, light uplifting images of peace. This "peace within" as she refers to it is a way to have peace on earth. Andrea has said, “That intention definitely colors and shapes our world, and the intention of her artwork is to transform a space into a sacred environment.”
You can sense the serenity and uplifting feeling of Andrea’s artwork. It is an inspired and unique mix of spirituality-infused art and each piece in her gallery collection has been selected with the intention of offering peace and healing to all.
MOUNTAIN TRAILS GALLERY
KEN ROWE
Exceptional wildlife artist Ken Rowe works in bronze, enlivening each piece with astonishing life-like accuracy. These sculptures depict Rowe's love and appreciation for wildlife along with the legendary cowboys, bucking broncos and historic Native Americans of the Southwest. "To me, art is much more than finite detail. It is accuracy of the subject, story lines and the culmination of strength, texture and balance. In the visual sense, when one views my art, he or she should be able to feel the rugged beauty of the Southwest and the vitality and diversity of its people," believes Rowe.
During State of the Art he usually writes a poem or story to accompany each bronze to enhance and expand the appreciation and enjoyment of each beautiful piece. A member of the WAA (Western Artists of America), Rowe is internationally recognized as one of its outstanding artists.
SUSAN KLIEWER
A native of California, Susan Kliewer has lived in Arizona for nearly 33 years. Dreams of deserts, canyons, rivers and sunsets have been her constant companions since she was a child. A painter since the age of 10, she turned to sculpting in 1987 after working in an art-casting foundry for 10 years. Susan won a competition to create a monument of Sedona Schnebly. The 10-foot tall bronze figure was installed in front of the Sedona Public Library in 1994. "My work," she says, "aims to show the common thread that underlies all human experience, and which, I hope, brings us to a greater understanding between all peoples."
BETTY CARR
Energetic, brightly colored still life watercolors are the signature work of renowned artist Betty Carr who is known for her skillful use of light, color and shadow in her floral paintings. On the influence of light on her watercolors, she says, “What catches my eye is the effect light has on form in unique situations whether fleeting, spilling over, striking, etc. I challenge myself in capturing both its dramatic and/or subtle effects.” Carr is emerging as one of the foremost watercolorists and painters of the Southwest. Her use of color, light and shade accentuate her subject matter while showing her love of nature and its forms.
EL PRADO GALLERY
El Prado by the Creek’s State of the Art, 2009, From Inspiration to Creation will feature the art of three artists who were recently honored by the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art: John Cogan, Scott Prior and Cody Delong. Come see how these three artists capture the great Southwest in their paintings. Cody Delong will be painting in the garden during the State of the Art.
JOHN COGAN
John has a PhD in Experimental Atomic Physics, and he says that enables him to portray his landscapes more realistically. “My background in science has been extremely helpful to my study of art. Everything in the landscape is influenced by the physics of light, atmosphere and optics.” A featured artist in the gallery since the early 80’s, his art is included in both private and corporate art collections, and recently the Sultan of Oman commissioned John for a number of paintings to add to his premier art collections.
SCOTT PRIOR
Scott Prior is a native of Southern California and like most other kids growing up, had his share of scrapes, bruises and broken bones. To help escape the boredom while healing from his injuries, his mom bought him a set of charcoal pencils and a box of pastels…and as the saying goes, “the rest is history.” A graduate of The Academy of Art College in San Francisco, Scott Prior is a premiere Plein Air painter with many awards to his credit. His engaging style makes him a favorite with collectors.
CODY DE LONG
Cody Delong is a new, exciting guest artist this year at El Prado. He has studied at the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts, as well as the Scottsdale Artists School, where he has been honored by numerous art associations and festivals for his work. A natural artist, Delong has been drawing and painting since he was five and is continually inspired by the desert that has been his home for most of his adult life. He was one of only 20 artists from across the country to participate in the inaugural Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, an invitation-only juried art competition. His list of accomplishments and collectors is growing into a very impressive resume.
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
State of the Art visitors will be treated Friday night and all day Saturday to the sweet sounds of jazz, blues and fusion vibes amidst the beautiful Spanish-style courtyards at Tlaquepaque.
Music Schedule:
Friday Evening:
4: 00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The ZAZU Trio, presents popular songs with the dark chromatic gypsy flavor and the swing articulation of the period, featuring Ken Aurich and Larry Czarnecki from Flagstaff, on guitars, and Steve Douglas of Sedona on upright bass, will bring this wonderful music to life. Patio Del Norte.
Greg Reiter - Flamenco Fusion Guitarist, El Prado Gallery
Ayres Jazz Ensemble, Patio de las Campanas
Saturday Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, Blues Band in Patio del Norte
Paul McDermand on steel drums and marimba in Patio de las Campanas
Saturday Evening:
Susannah Martin Jazz Vocalist, Patio de las Campanas
Dos Geckos featuring Larry Perkins on violin and Bill Barnes on guitar at El Prado Gallery
Z Trio, featuring Fitzhugh Jenkins, Vincent Zeigelbaum and Brian David, songs from West Indies, Spain, Russia and more performing in Patio del Norte.
Economic Disaster Economic Injury Worksheets
Contact: Jodie Filardo, Economic Planner;
Phone: 928/203-5040; Fax: 928/282-7207
Completed Economic Disaster Economic Injury Worksheets Needed from Businesses
Completed Economic Disaster Economic Injury Worksheets Needed from Businesses
On the afternoon of September 21, 2009, a team from the State of Arizona Division of Emergency Management, the US Small Business Administration, Coconino and Yavapai Counties plus the City of Sedona will be touring the commercial areas of Sedona with a purpose of evaluating economic injury sustained by the flood. The team will tour the commercial areas of Sedona along SR 89A, down Shelby Road to Finley Road and across SR 89A to Rodeo Road.
They will then transition to Coffee Pot Road/North View Roads. From there, they’ll move to
Brewer/Ranger Roads and on to Portal Lane and SR 179. The team will continue to tour until
their review is complete which may extend their outreach to Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
The team will be assessing whether or not the flood caused economic injury that would trigger
individual assistance programs through the State of Arizona.
This is an important opportunity for businesses to help activate these individual assistance
programs. Businesses should complete an ESTIMATED DISASTER ECONOMIC INJURY
WORKSHEET FOR BUSINESSES worksheets if impacted by the flood. (A copy of this worksheet is available at http://www.dem.azdema.gov/recovery/docs/forms/ia/Economic_Injury_Worksheet.pdf). The
team will be available to answer questions on the Worksheet either when visiting the businesses or by appointment. Please call the City at (928) 282-1154 to request a visit from the assessment team.
The Worksheet encompasses topics such as the beginning and ending dates of the economic
impact of the event, business revenues during this period of economic impact, business revenues
during this same period last year, the amount of business interruption insurance received or
anticipated, a brief description of the adverse economic impacts of the event, plus the number of
employees employed before and after the event. If property damage occurred, estimated dollar losses related to property and contents plus any insurance received or anticipated related to the property damage are requested. For additional information about this process, please contact the City at (928) 282-1154 or leave a message at (928) 203-5111.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque - a Great Event
Friday, September 11, 2009
Employee Parking Lot to open on Sat. Sept. 12
We have great news! The employee parking lot at Tlaquepaque will be open on Saturday, September 12. This will allow our employees to park and prepare for a busy shopping day. We have received a lot of interest in the Fiesta and we hope the weather will be sunny for our 36th annual Fiesta. Please park in the employee parking lot on Saturday.
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque will go on as scheduled
The 36th annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque will go on as scheduled on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. We will have Mosaico Flamenco performing from 11:00am - 3:00pm, Ballet Folklorico Dancers at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. We will also have roaming mariachis, Miguel de Maria from 10am - 1pm, and Greg Reiter, Flamenco Guitar from 1-5pm. Hector, playing South American Flutes will be performing from 12-2pm in the Chapel Courtyard. This year we will have Kettle Korn in the Plaza de la Fuente along with our kids section. We have received over 60 calls today so we are planning a great turnout.
You can encourage visitors to park in the uptown municipal parking lot and ride the Road Runner to Tlaquepaque. This will help with our limited parking situation. Let's have a great Fiesta this year.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Calling All Angels now under new ownership
As many of you know, Terri Hood has sold her lovely store "Calling All Angels" after being a long time Tlaquepaque tenant. The new owners are Shea and Richard Ramirez from Scottsdale. They made some changes in the store and are very excited to be a part of the Tlaquepaque family. We were happy that Teree Colainni is still the store manager. Stop by and say Hi to the new store owners when you have time.
Labor Day Weekend at Tlaquepaque
I am sure all of you heard about the traffic back up on SR 179 over the Labor Day Weekend. It took up to 2 hours for drivers to get from the Village of Oak Creek to Tlaquepaque. Due to the rainstorm that we experienced just around noon time, one of the lanes was blocked on SR179 which allowed only single lane traffic to pass. The good news is that Tlaquepaque experienced many travelers and visitors to our lovely village. It was was exciting to have so many customers this weekend.
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