Awesome Art Galleries

Rowe Gallery

Located in Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Rowe Gallery has been in business since 2010. The gallery’s most striking feature? A live tree that cuts right through it. One new exciting development is that Rowe has recently partnered with Creative Gateways Gallery. Gallery visitors will soon notice that the gallery will feel more refreshed. Specifically, this will likely mean some fresh paint and adding a waterfall treatment fountain to the aforementioned tree gallery.

Ken Rowe

Rowe Gallery was founded by sculptor Ken Rowe. Ken mostly crafts wildlife sculptures. Although the future Rowe Gallery will feature plenty of wildlife sculpture and paintings, the plan is to also add more contemporary and maybe some abstract art into the mix.

“Den Mother” by Ken Rowe

The gallery strives to add more contemporary work that should hopefully attract younger generations while staying true to the gallery’s traditional roots. Ken told us in a statement that he is grateful for the new partnership since it will give him more time to do what he loves, sculpt. Ken recently achieved a milestone he wanted to share. “This year, the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio will welcome my life size mountain lion sculpture, ‘Vantage Point,’ into its permanent collection.

“First Year of Many” by Ken Rowe

“Knowing this bronze will stand among works by some of the most famous American artists is both humbling and deeply moving,” said Ken. “In January, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce awarded me the Sedona Cultural Achievement Award.

“The Collector” by Ken Rowe

After 38 years of sculpting, it feels like a milestone and one of the greatest honors of my career. I feel endlessly grateful for the path that has unfolded before me. I’m living a beautiful dream – one shaped by gratitude and the privilege of creating art.”

Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art

Stepping into Exposures International Gallery of Fine Art is a feast for the senses. Visitors can look forward to 20,000 square feet that is filled with mostly contemporary art. Gallery guests can enjoy bronze and stone sculptures, oil and acrylic paintings, fine jewelry and plenty of colorful glass art. The gallery’s exterior features plenty of dynamic and striking sculptures. Inside, the gallery’s white walls are complemented by the colorful plethora of artwork. Expect paintings on the wall, sculptures on stands and glass on display.

“Bear Hug” by John Maisano

Founded by married couple Marty and Diane Herman, Exposures has been in business for 28 years. After the couple moved to Sedona, the pair initially wanted to settle into retirement, but found that they missed working. Given their shared love of the arts, they decided to purchase the Gallery of the West. The pair changed the gallery’s name to Exposures, a nod to Marty’s history as a photographer. In 1999, the gallery moved to its current location and has been there ever since.

John Maisano

Austin-based sculptor John Maisano is one of Exposures featured artists. He got his start as a sculptor when he was working for the Texas Memorial Museum. “I developed my style based on Art Deco and Art Nouveau and animals. Those are the three things that I really love,” he says.

“Hearts Entwined II” by John Maisano

He starts with a realistic approach and puts in lines that depict how he wants the viewers’ eyes to move and then moves to a contemporary approach.

“Hamsome” by John Maisano

“I like to do some serious stuff, but I also like the sort of whimsical feeling,” he says. “My bears are really cheerful and whimsical. They make people smile. And I think when you can evoke an emotion out of somebody, especially joy or happiness, that’s really powerful.”

Renee Taylor Gallery

Renee Taylor Galleries

Renee Taylor Gallery has three locations in Sedona – the Renee Taylor Gallery, the Vue Gallery and Renee Taylor Jewelry – that are all located within the confines of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. Renee and Mike Taylor have owned Renee Taylor Galleries for over 20 years. Renee told us that it was her dream to own an art gallery as a child, but she never imagined it could be such a beautiful place.

“At Ease” by Jason Napier

Today, gallery visitors can find a plethora of stunning contemporary art. They can look forward to sculpture, painting, glass, wall art, accessories and fine jewelry.

Jason Napier

At 17, Renee Taylor Gallery artist Jason Napier needed a job and started working at a foundry in Oregon. There, he learned how to cast bronzes and do patinas. He says he fell in love with the entire casting process. He grew up with wildlife and felt a kindred connection with animals, which he explains why much of his bronze work depicts animals. His own signature style isn’t hyper realistic and can be whimsy.

“Hearts Aligned” by Jason Napier

“I’m going to put my own patinas on the wildlife, and then see if I can’t give it a different color and just a different character and bring a different life to it than what I normally see in other bronzes,” he says.

“Rocket” by Jason Napier

He prefers leaving pieces up to interpretation, which his style allows.

“Foxy” by Jason Napier

“I’m trying to tell a story with each piece,” he says. “Even though a lot of the story is already there, it’s still up to you to kind of finish it.”

Goldenstein Gallery

Goldenstein Gallery has locations at two of the most beautiful places in Sedona, Seven Canyons and L’Auberge de Sedona. L’Auberge features paintings on the walls and sculptures outdoors. Goldenstein Gallery represents over 50 local and national artists and is owned by Linda Goldenstein. Although not an artist herself, Linda is dedicated to providing her customers with high quality art and great customer service. The art she represents is eclectic.

Ray Tigerman

Ray Tigerman is represented at Goldenstein. Ray is well known for his vibrant paintings that often depict Natives and other scenes of the American West. He grew up near an Indian reservation in Nevada and has been fascinated with Native culture since he was a child.

“Awi” by Ray Tigerman

“I work on canvas, and I use a palette knife, and I build up layers,” he says.

“The Journey Forward” by Ray Tigerman

“I love texture. I love color. I typically will depict Native Americans. Composition, color, tonality, very rich, vibrant surfaces. That’s what I’m known for, and I also do bronze sculptures, which are also very interesting, unique and hybrid.”

“Desert Bloom” by Ray Tigerman

“I feel like my work speaks to particular people, and I think my collectors all seem to have a lot of things in common. Such as they typically appreciate art that is energetic, that is happy, colorful. And I’m probably that way too,” he says.

“The Posse” by Ray Tigerman

“I’m outgoing, and I love what I do.” Like his paintings, Ray is someone who is constantly evolving. “Every year I keep trying to push it and do something a little bit more bold, a little bit more interesting,” he says.