Purpose
In November 1988, the Sedona City Council officially established the Arts and Culture Commission. Their purpose is:
- To protect, enhance, serve and advocate excellence in the arts for the people of Sedona
- To set priorities for and plan development of arts and culture activities in Sedona, and in conjunction with other appropriate agencies in the greater Sedona-Verde Valley area for the benefit of the citizens of Sedona
- To raise the level of awareness and involvement of all citizens in the preservation, expansion and enjoyment of culture and the arts in the City of Sedona
- To preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Sedona, its cultural and artistic heritage and to encourage the growth of the arts in all facets of the public and private sectors.
The Arts and Culture Commission recommends policy regarding arts and culture programs to the Sedona City Council. The Commission consists of seven members from the greater Sedona area.
Mission
- The Mission of the Arts and Culture Commission is to be the catalyst for creating excellence in arts and culture, thus contributing to a vital economy and the highest quality of life for all.
Arts & Culture Vision of the Sedona Community Plan
- Sedona is a unique community, combining opportunities for the appreciation of its spectacular natural landscape with the excellence of its arts and culture experiences, thus contributing to a vibrant economy and the highest quality of life.
Members
- Pat Reed, Chair
- Mary Pope, Vice Chair
- Rod Abbott
- David Arnett
- Steve Douglas
- Roberta Kinion
- Mei Wei Wong
When / Where
Commission Documents
Mayor's Arts Awards
The Mayor’s Arts Awards each year honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in Sedona. The Arts and Culture Commission is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the Third Annual Mayor's Arts Awards. Nominations must be received or postmarked by Friday, July 30, 2010.
The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize those who have contributed to the development and expansion of the arts in Sedona. It does not address the quality or quantity of any particular individual or group’s artwork. The term “arts” refers to all aspects of the arts, including but not limited to music, literary, performing, dance, visual and film.
There are four nomination categories including Individual, Organization/Business, Lifetime Achievement, and Education.
The first two categories are for an individual, organization, gallery or other business who has made a significant contribution to the advancement, preservation or accessibility of the arts in Sedona, or who has demonstrated leadership in advancing the arts through advocacy, promotion, creativity, and innovation in development of the arts in Sedona.
The category of Lifetime Achievement is for an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing and supporting the arts and/or artists in Sedona over a significant number of years.
The Education category is for an individual, organization, gallery or other business that has made significant contribution to the advancement or accessibility of arts education in the greater Sedona area, or demonstrated leadership in advancing arts education through advocacy, promotion, creativity, and innovation in the development of programs or venues in the greater Sedona area.
Currently appointed members of the Arts & Culture Commission review all nominations and approve the award recipients for each category. Each recipient will be honored and receive an award at the third annual Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony, sponsored by ILX Resorts Incorporated, scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2010. The award is created by local artist Joanne Hiscox.
The Arts & Culture Commission anticipates the announcement of the Mayor’s Arts Award recipients by the end of September.
If you would like to receive an application for nomination, please contact Ginger Wolstencroft, Director of Arts & Culture, at 204-7119 or email Ginger Wolstencroft.
Mayor's Arts Awards 2008 Recipients
Nancy Robb Dunst - Individual
Sedona International Film Festival - Organization/Business
Marion Herrman & Joella Jean Mahoney - Lifetime Achievement
Sedona Arts Center - Education
Mayor's Arts Awards 2009 Recipients
Christopher Lane - Individual
Goldenstein Gallery - Organization/Business
Sedona Arts Festival - Education
Mayor Rob Adams, Arts & Culture Commission, and 2009 Award Recipients
Art Organizations Grants Program
The purpose of the Arts and Culture Commission Art Organizations Grants Program is to support Sedona-based arts and cultural organizations with funds to promote long-term growth in Sedona's arts community and to meet short-term goals.
Interested organizations must be a registered non-profit arts or cultural organization whose purpose is the presentation of performances, exhibitions, arts education, or historic preservation and have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. The organization must have its primary place of programs located in the greater Sedona area.
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