Vision and Sound: An African American Experience is sponsored by
Our Partners
Sponsored by:
AZ Office of Tourism
ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy
Kling Family Foundation
City of Goodyear
City of Glendale
February 1 – 28, 2024
In the Special Exhibitions Gallery at Sedona Arts Center
Vision & Sound creates an educational experience and environment that broadens the understanding and appreciation of African American visual and performing arts for multigenerational and multicultural audiences. We strive to build supportive relationships to encourage cultural equity throughout Arizona and beyond – recognizing that professional American artists of African descent are too often overlooked.
Online Gallery: Coming in February 2024
Vision & Sound: An African American Experience
2024 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Presented by Sedona Arts Center
in partnership with the
ASU Center for the Study of Race & Democracy
FEATURING ART BY:
Patricia Bohannon
Dorrell Bradford
Amber Doe
Debra Edgerton
Jerome Fleming
Isse Maloi
Chip Thomas
George Welch
EXHIBITION DATES:
Sedona
February 1–28, 2024
Open: Mon-Sat 10AM – 5PM, Sun 12PM-5PM,
Featuring the artwork and creativity of Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Amber Doe, Debra Edgerton, Jerome Fleming, Isse Maloi, Chip Thomas, and George Welch
Peoria
January 5–March 27, 2024
Peoria Library Exhibition, Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
Featuring the artwork and creativity of Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Jerome Fleming, and Isse Maloi.
Goodyear
January 31–March 26, 2024
Goodyear Library Exhibition: Georgia T Lord Library, Goodyear, AZ
1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Featuring the artwork and creativity of Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Amber Doe, Debra Edgerton, Jerome Fleming, and Isse Maloi.
Online Gallery – January 31–March 31, 2023
EVENTS:
January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Day – 10am-1pm
City of Peoria
Vision and Sound artists will be demonstrating and providing workshops during the event.
February 7, 2024
Celebrate Sedona – 4-6PM
Opening Reception of Vision and Sound exhibition featuring music by the Tommy Dukes Band. Artist demonstrations, food, wine and beer.
February 4, 2024 » 1-4pm
Concert featuring the Franchise Band
Goodyear Civic Center
1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Join us to celebrate Black History Month with food trucks, artist demonstrations, and live music!
February 14, 2024 » 7-8:30pm
Global Sounds Concert
Featuring: Don Williams & Friends
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, Peoria
10580 N 83rd Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345
Join us for a special Valentine’s day concert featuring Don William and Friends.
February 25–26, 2024
Vision and Sound Symposium
Sedona Arts Center
15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
The Symposium will feature keynote speakers, artist talks in a Pecha Kucha format, performances, receptions, and reflections. In addition, ADEI training will be included throughout, incorporating Critical Response methodology. This year’s symposium will feature guest speaker Chip Thomas and a workshop led by Liz Lerman.
March 2, 2024 » 9am–3pm
Peoria Arts Festival
City of Peoria
Vision and Sound artists will be demonstrating and providing workshops during the event.
ARCHIVE:
2022 Vision & Sound Closing Event
Virtual- Closing Event
ASU Center for the Study of Race & Democracy
Featuring Dr. Lois Brown, Director of the ASU Center for Race & Democracy and Dr Joel Martin, Triadwest Inc and the participating artists in Vision & Sound: An African American Experience 2022.