SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Renowned painter Christine Debrosky’s impressionist oil paintings and pastels will be on display through Thursday, April 30, 2026. The Vultee Conference room will also display various works that capture the history of art in Sedona. Our special music guest on Feb. 19 will be jazz musician Erroll Foldes.
Debrosky’s work explores the interplay of sunlight and shadow in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Her 35-painting exhibition features landscapes from all seasons and times of day, including desert scenes, red rock formations and lesser-known views of the area. Debrosky has lived in Sedona for the past 18 years and says this exhibition reflects her deep appreciation for the region she calls home.
After relocating from New York state to Arizona, Debrosky began focusing on the area’s landscapes, working both outdoors and in the studio. She paints in a range of scales and techniques to capture the colors, forms and light of the high desert. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, museums and invitational shows throughout the United States, as well as internationally in Italy and France. Debrosky’s work has appeared in national publications including “SouthWest Art” and “PleinAir Magazine,” and she was featured in Sedona Monthly’s Open Portfolio in December.
“The varied terrain of the high desert continues to amaze and inspire me,” Debroksy said. “Sometimes paintings find me rather than the other way around. For me, it is usually a blaze of rosy light early in the day or later afternoon. This never fails to stop me in my tracks. As long as I have been painting, there are always new surprises and always more to learn. This keeps me fresh, engaged and going.”
City Arts and Culture Specialist Nancy Lattanzi says, “I am honored to exhibit Christine’s oil paintings and pastels. Her proficiency in capturing varied stages of light is exquisite, accompanied by her soft and subtle nuances that make up her signature style. The skill Christine evokes in her paintings instantly connects audiences to her work. She is a lifelong learner in her craft, open to exploration, and I believe the reason why she is so accomplished. I hope the public will take time to view this wonderful exhibit.”
The Vultee Conference Room will feature artwork highlighting Sedona’s artistic history. On display is a large-scale painting depicting the history of the Ranger Station, created by Alaskan artist James Havens with participation from more than 100 community members. The painting will remain in the Vultee Conference Room until renovations to the Ranger Station barn are complete, at which time it will be permanently installed at the barn. Also included are original paintings by Lillian Wilhelm Smith, who lived on the Ranger Station property from 1916 to 1971, along with recently acquired works from art historian Mark Rownd, including lithographs by Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning and Smith.
More information
Private viewings are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, or for more information on the City Hall Art Rotation Program, please contact Nancy Lattanzi at 928-203-5078 or nlattanzi@sedonaaz.gov.
