Sedona in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Artist of Sedona

Historic Sedona

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

1. Historic Sedona Marker

Inscription. The theme of arts and culture is a prominent one in Sedona for the period following World War II. Today, no city of its size in America has a finer arts pedigree than does Sedona. Home to both the Cowboy Artists of America and the Sedona Arts Center, the city that not too long ago had 300 residents, now has hundreds of artists in residence.

From western art legends such as Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye and John Hampton to the pre-surrealist master Max Ernst. Sedona’s captivating beauty and rustic charm has always made it a hot spot for the arts.

Today Sedona serves as a location for all kinds of artistic interpretations. The local arts community includes talented artist, professional galleries, public art displays, many performing artists, and annual special art and culture events such as the Sedona Sculpture Walk and the Sedona Arts Festival.

Erected by Sedona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 34° 52.037′ N, 111° 45.742′ W. Marker is in Sedona, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It can be reached from N Hwy 89A. Located along the wall within an outdoor mall called The Shops at Hyatt Piñon. Next to Chico’s (18-20D). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ 86336, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Verde Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Assembly of God (a few steps from this marker); Sedona Schnebly (a few steps from this marker); John Wayne & His Sedona Connection (a few steps from this marker); Early Uptown (a few steps from this marker); Orchards (a few steps from this marker); Movie Productions (a few steps from this marker); The First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Plays Sedona (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sedona.

Also see . . . Capricorn, 1948-64 - by Max Ernst. (Submitted on May 6, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.)

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

2. Historic Sedona Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

3. Historic Sedona Marker

Max Ernst and his wife Dorothea, with his most famous sculpture - Capricorn. image. Click for full size.

Photo courtesy of the Sedona Historical Society

4. Max Ernst and his wife Dorothea, with his most famous sculpture - Capricorn.

Cowboy Artists of America organizational meeting... image. Click for full size.

Photo courtesy of the Sedona Historical Society, June 23, 1965

5. Cowboy Artists of America organizational meeting...

Cowboy Artists of America organizational meeting at the Oak Greek Tavern, June 23, 1965. The five charter members from left, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton, George Phippen and Robert MacLeod.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 6, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.