Arts & Culture Archives

SMART: Sedona Means ART… and Art Means Business! Sedona Artists Consortium

The Sedona Artists Consortium promises to transform how artists connect in one of America’s most picturesque creative hubs. When Skip Daum arrived in Sedona in July 2024, he brought with him not just a passion for art but a vision for community. Despite being a self-described modest collector who “can’t paint a crooked line,” Daum…

Official Launch of AzLTA’s Northern Arizona Committee

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 1, 2024 “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” This was the message that resonated with members of the lodging and tourism community who attended an Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) event on February 20, held…

The Importance of Arts in Our Community

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 16, 2024 Why are the arts an important aspect of the community? Sedona’s natural beauty is an inspiration not only to those fulfilling their bucket list of places to visit, but also to the many artists and photographers who want to capture its beauty and…

Sedona International Film Festival celebrates 30 years

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 9, 2024 In just two weeks, the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on February 24 – March 3 with 150 films, 125 filmmakers and 120 volunteers in tow. What first began as a three-day exhibition of inspiring filmmakers of tomorrow,…

Walk the Ancient Trails of the Indigenous People

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 20, 2023 October 9, 2023, was recognized as Indigenous People’s Day. It is a day that we honor the perseverance and courage of the Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad of contributions they have made to our world, and renew our commitment to respect…

Unleash the artist within

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 29, 2023 October is National Arts & Humanities Month which recognizes the importance of culture nationwide. It was established to focus on the arts at the local, state and national levels and encourages individuals, organizations and diverse communities to participate in the arts while raising public awareness.…

Value of partnership is present at all times

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 22, 2023 Each year, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau holds its Annual Partner Meeting to give an overview of the accomplishments we made during the last fiscal year. Our event was held on September 7 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock…

Festival Season is upon us!

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 8, 2023 Fall is my favorite season of the year. It’s a time when the temperature cools down and Sedona comes alive with an array of festivals and events that last all the way through the holidays. In the coming months, locals and visitors alike can…

Shop local, dine local supports our business and economy

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 14, 2023 “Shop like a local; Dine like a local; Be a local,” is a slogan that the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has used many times during our advertising campaigns, serving as a reminder to our residents to support our local businesses. In…

Meet the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s New Board of Directors

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 7, 2023 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s volunteer Board of Directors is one of the Chamber’s greatest assets. Our board is comprised of a cross-section of business leaders from various industries in the community and brings experience in advocacy, entrepreneurship, business management, finance,…