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FEBRUARY 2026

February 21, 11am - ANTON NOWELS ARTIST DEMO

Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona in the always beautiful Village of Tlaquepaque is proud to announce a new artist demo event by the multitalented Anton Nowels which will take place at their gallery on Saturday, Feb. 21 starting at 11 am. His merger of traditional and contemporary painting, his festive teaching style, along with so many fascinating techniques, including experimental surprises, that go into creating a masterful work of art is matched by this artist’s passion for life that shows up in his paintings as well as in his process. He is both a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA) and the American Impressionist Society (AIS).  Click here to read more!

 

February 28, noon-2pm - SUSIE HYER ARTIST DEMO

'Susiehyer' is an award winning artist working professionally since 1976. She has been the recipient of scholarships, grants, and awards for her work, including two international design awards. Her work has appeared in numerous galleries and national exhibitions, hangs in many private and corporate collections.  She has been published in the celebrated books "Art of the National Parks: Historic Connections, Contemporary Interpretations", and “Landscapes of Colorado,” She has been a featured artist in Western Art and Architecture Magazine, Southwest Art, Fine Art Connoisseur, Plein Air and Art of the West Magazines. Her work has also appeared on the covers of Art Life, Evergreen Living and Mountain Country Life. The "American Art Collector" and 'Best of American Art and Artist" series of books has published her work.

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​MARCH 2026

March 5, 1-3pm - LYDIA GATZOW ARTIST DEMO

The public is invited to attend an artist demo taking place at the gallery on Thursday, March 5th, from 1-3pm when award-winning artist Lydia Gatzow will be working on a new painting as she shares the technical aspects of her work with all who would like to participate in conversation with the artist and observe something come alive in real time.  In the process, this artist will, no doubt, reveal the spark that makes her work enthralling for collectors.  “Living full time in Sedona and painting here almost daily has allowed me to connect deeply to this sacred and ever evolving landscape. I am drawn to both classic and overlooked scenes across Arizona and the Southwest, offering my unique vision and my love for the miracle of life through paint. I hope to create a window into the very soul of the desert, leading us back to the desert, the landscape, and the wilderness within.”

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March 6, 4-7pm - Spring in the West

Beauty is always in season and Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona presents a group of paintings, sculpture, and mixed media fine art that capture the extraordinary Western landscapes along with Western wildlife, as the land and the animals emerge as the season’s hibernation is over.  

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APRIL 2026

Reception: April 3, 4-7pm – SPECIAL EVENT:  Celebrating the Parks of the American West with Artists Q&A Discussion

Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to present Celebrating the Parks of the American West featuring award-winning artists who find our national parks and monuments some of the most inspirational places to be as they bring a unique voice of artistic expression from their favorite parks to the group exhibition.  The Special Event features a Q & A discussion as each artist talks about their experiences with the inspirational views and unique history of their chosen parks. From the Grand Canyon to the Saguaro National Park, the Vermilion Cliffs, Monument Valley, Petrified Forest, Zion, Yellowstone, and more, these artists offer their captivating visuals of what makes our parks so breathtakingly beautiful, restorative and sometimes mysterious. All are invited to participate in the discussion.

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MAY 2026

Reception: May 1, 4-7pm - Horsing Around in Painting & Sculpture

Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona continues to celebrate artists who bring the magnificence of horses to our attention, especially their striking beauty and sensitive nature, as well as their special place in our inner arena.  From partnerships in the ring or on the ranch, to spirited horses in the wild, to breathtaking athleticism by the thoroughbred, to the depictions of the horse’s role in settling the American West, these artists continue to weave these characteristics into their storytelling paintings and sculptures while expressing the dedication these equine subjects always bring to so many activities and friendships. 

 

JUNE 2026

Reception: June 5, 4-7pm - Artists who Make Their Mark on Landscapes, Wildlife and Storytelling

Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is proud to highlight the masterful work of artists who spend time in Red Rock Country as well as in the many canyons and deserts of the American West. It is also time to appreciate the passion and masterful accomplishments of artists who are dedicated to presenting their work in exhibitions and special events in Arizona as well as all over the U.S.  From plein air painters who pack up their easels to be in the right place at the right time, as they slow the pace and practice being present, to artists that work from complex arrangements in fascinating painting and sculpture compositions from the studio, the wonders of nature and the stories that intrigue are always a special sight to behold.  Our June show also shines a light on our talented women artists who stand out and continue to make a mark on their profession.   

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JULY 2026

Reception: July 3, 4-7pm – PART I:  Summer Group Show Spotlights Sculpture

Mountain Trails Gallery continues to be a destination for fine art bronzes since its beginning as a sculpture studio more than 40 years ago in Sedona, Arizona.  From the extraordinary talents that run throughout the Payne Family, beginning with Ken Payne (1938-2012) and continuing with Vic Payne and then Dustin Payne, CA, three generations of sculptors from this lineage all tell the tales of the fascinating cultures and history of the American West with so much intriguing detail in their figurative bronzes.   Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona continues to exhibit award-winning sculptures from some of the same storytelling traditions with the addition of masterful sculptors Susan Kliewer, Deborah Copenhaver Fellows, Fred Fellows, as well as the delightful highlights of traditional and contemporary styles of wildlife by Raymond Gibby, Jeremy Bradshaw, and Lisa Gordon. 

 

AUGUST 2026

Reception: August 7, 4-7pm - PART II:  Summer Group Show with Pictorials in Landscapes, Portraits & Figures

A sparkling variety of landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and figurative paintings are compelling works of art planned for Part II of the Summer Group Show at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona in the always festive Village of Tlaquepaque.  The variety includes styles of expression and colorful compositions by artists who paint the beauty of the Grand Canyon, the magic of hiking trails and sacred sites in Sedona, the deserts and canyons of Arizona and the West, with a multitude of sizes and special prices on a select group of paintings are available at this time of year.  Prominent in the exhibition includes portraits of characters that show wisdom and grace along with faces of beauty and heritage that make the show even more intriguing.  Also, complex still lifes of artifacts and objects from a variety of Native American and Pueblo cultures bring even more fascination.  A festive part of the show are scenes from the multifaceted historic West that capture authentic regalia, ceremony, and movement as they reflect the responsibility and pride of the participant.

 

SEPTEMBER 2026

Reception: September 4, 4-7pm - Storytelling Wildlife & Animal Friends

There are so many reasons to love wildlife art and appreciate the spirit of our artists who always deliver extraordinary paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works that transcend the ordinary.  Some of the most compelling aspects that are captured by our artists is the sense of peace and awe that these artists bring to their works of art from animals in the wild.  It has also been called “animal grace” which can be seen as the artists stop at just the right moment to show off the beauty of perfection, as that perfection shines forth in all its magnificence.  Traditional sculptor Raymond Gibby and contemporary sculptors Jeremy Bradshaw and Lisa Gordon, along with wildlife and avian painters Maria D’Angelo, Joe Garcia, and Adele Earnshaw are joined by the company of colorful wildlife and domestic animals created by Jerry Salinas, Anton Nowels, Sharon Markwardt, Sherry Cobb-Kelleher, Ryan A. Smith, along with sculptors Deborah Copenhaver Fellows and Susan Kliewer who bring the joys of ranch life to the festive storytelling atmosphere.     

 

OCTOBER 2026

Reception: October 2, 4-7pm - Colors of the West – Annual Celebration

Colors of the West – The annual show returns with vibrant paintings and colorful sculpture which celebrates the most beautiful month of October in Sedona and in the American West.   The focus includes contemporary and traditional paintings that give exceptional vibrancy to landscapes, colorful still lifes, complex portraits, dynamic florals, and nuanced patinas on a variety of colorful bronze sculptures.  This show always brings out the best of the West.

 

NOVEMBER 2026

Reception: November 6, 4-7pm - Small Works:  Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media

Small Works: Painting, Sculpture & Mixed Media - Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona is delighted to present paintings, sculpture, and mixed media work, including works on paper, by some of the gallery’s award-winning artists.  A bounty of choices and sizes, with a focus on small works of fine art in a variety of compelling subjects, will be available during this traditional season of collecting.  November & December thru 12/31/26.

 

DECEMBER 2026

Reception: December 4, 4-7pm - A Time to Give & A Time to Receive

Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona celebrates the month of December with heartfelt appreciation for all their artists who work tirelessly year-round to present choices in paintings, sculptures, and mixed media fine art that continue to attract art enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world.  The gallery is alive and thriving due in large part to these creatives.  It is also the season for saying ‘thank you’ to the generous collectors who make it all possible. Without them visiting the spectacular fine art choices in our unique city and responding to the quality on offer, Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona would not be the same. As the gallery also celebrates December’s traditions, a spectacular gathering of gems and treasures, including jewelry, furniture, and other delightful surprises invite attention during December’s exhibition.  Join the festival of lights and celebrate life and the spirit of creativity. It is the perfect time to discover that perfect something that symbolizes the value of fine art in one’s life, including how it can bring lasting inspiration and awe while creating a peaceful sense of well-being that no mass-produced item can duplicate.  No matter the author of the modified quote, it seems to hold true: "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life". Show thru 12/31/26.​​

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