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 Artist of Sedona. Historic Sedona. 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.
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. Marker 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
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ 86336, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Max Ernst and his wife Dorothea, with his most famous sculpture - Capricorn.
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 299 times since then and 53 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.
