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title: 46th Annual Juried Friends Show
description: Juried exhibition and sale in Sedona, AZ for SAC Friend-level donors, with cash awards up to $500.
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deadline: "2027-02-05"
entryFee: 40 USD
location: Sedona Arts Center (SAC), Sedona, AZ, United States
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compensationRange: $500 First Place/Best of Show, $250 Second, $150 Third; honorable mention and People's Choice awards with no monetary amount
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# 46th Annual Juried Friends Show

**Hosted by:** Sedona Arts Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Sedona Arts Center (SAC), Sedona, AZ, United States | **Deadline:** February 5, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

> "THE FACE of FRIENDSHIP"

### General Information

Now in its 46th year, the Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is excited to present its annual Juried Friends Show and Sale. Artists of all levels, working in all mediums are invited to enter but you must be a donor at the Sedona Arts Center (SAC) *Friend Level*, which starts at $70. If interested in becoming a new donor at the Friend Level, visit our website: www.sedonaartscenter.org

The theme this year will be **THE FACE of FRIENDSHIP.**

The exhibition will run from March 5 – April 18, 2027

- Monetary awards will be given for First Place/Best of Show Award ($500), Second ($250) and Third ($150) place.
- Honorable mention awards will be awarded at the discretion of the jurors and no monetary amount attached.
- People's Choice Award is announced at the end of the show. No monetary attached.

***DEADLINE for Submission: February 5, 2027.***

*Notifications sent by February 12, 2027.*

Work being shipped must be received by March 3, 2027 or hand delivered by March 3, 2027. The show will run from March 5 – April 18, 2027, on-site at the Sedona Arts Center (SAC).

**Opening Reception: March 5, 2027, 4-6 pm, Sedona Arts Center (SAC), 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336**

Sales: Sedona Arts Center (SAC) will retain a 40% commission on all sales. All entries must be available for purchase and the sales price is determined by the submitting artist. Payment for artwork sold occurs in the month following the sale.

Promotion of the Exhibit & Disclaimer: We ask that juried artists participate in promoting the exhibit through their website and social media channels. While Sedona Arts Center (SAC) will actively promote the exhibition through press releases, eblasts, our website, and social media channels, we cannot guarantee that all artists' expectations regarding promotion and exposure will be fully met.

### Application Requirements

Image Format: Each artist can submit up to three (3) images of their artwork in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Images should include the title of the piece in the file name. In addition, please list the title, dimensions, medium and price of your pieces on the Entry Form.

Entering Your Images: List sizes up to the nearest inch. Submitted images should not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.

### Eligibility Criteria

Emerging to professional artists, 18 years and older can apply. Artwork must be made within the last 3 years and cannot have been on display in any other Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Exhibition.

All Interested applicants must be a current *Friend Level* Donor, $70 or higher, with the Sedona Arts Center (SAC) at the time of applying.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Emerging to professional artists, 18 years and older can apply. Artwork must be made within the last 3 years and cannot have been on display in any other Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Exhibition.

All interested applicants must be a current Friend Level Donor, $70 or higher, with the Sedona Arts Center (SAC) at the time of applying.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to 3 images of artwork, JPEG format, minimum 300 DPI
- Image file names should include the title of the piece
- Title, dimensions, medium and price listed on the Entry Form

## Compensation & Benefits

$500 First Place/Best of Show, $250 Second, $150 Third; honorable mention and People's Choice awards with no monetary amount

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 14, 2026
- **Deadline:** February 5, 2027
- **Program Start:** March 5, 2027
- **Program End:** April 18, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** events@sedonaartscenter.org

**Phone:** 928-282-3809

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=18352