Vision and Sound: An African American Experience is sponsored by
Our Partners
Sponsored by:
ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy
Flagstar Foundation
City of Goodyear
City of Peoria
City of Sedona
City of Tolleson
February 7 – 28, 2025
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.
Isse Maloi
George Welch
Amber Doe
Dorrell Bradford
Jacqueline Chanda
Bob Martin
Debra Edgerton
Shoreigh Williams
Michael Cunningham
Antoinette Cauley
Alanna Airitram
Vision & Sound: An African American Experience
2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Presented by Sedona Arts Center
in partnership with the
ASU Center for the Study of Race & Democracy
Exhibitions: Sedona, Goodyear, Peoria & Tolleson
Now through Mar. 28, 2025 – FREE
Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Ariz. 85345
Now through Mar. 29, 2025 – FREE
Tolleson Public Library, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Ariz. 85353
Jan. 30-Mar. 30, 2025 – FREE
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Ariz. 85395
Feb. 7-29, 2025 – FREE
Sedona Arts Center Special Exhibition Gallery
15 Art Barn Road., Sedona, Ariz. 86336
The exhibition is on view in the Special Exhibitions Gallery.
Free event parking is located behind Sedona Arts Center’s Art Barn.
Special Events: Sedona, Goodyear, Peoria & Tolleson
Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, 4-6 p.m. – FREE
Opening Reception & Celebrate Sedona
Sedona Arts Center Special Exhibition Gallery & Upper Parking Lot
15 Art Barn Road., Sedona, Ariz. 86336
Celebrate Black History Month and enjoy artist demonstrations, food, wine, beer and music by the Tommy Dukes Band.
Free event parking is located behind Sedona Arts Center’s Art Barn.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 – FREE
Vision & Sound Symposium
Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Ariz. 86336
Featuring keynote speaker and renowned dancer, choreographer and scholar LaTasha Barnes
as well as panel discussions, performances, receptions and reflections.
Free event parking is located behind Sedona Arts Center’s Art Barn.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, 7-8:30 p.m. – FREE
Global Sounds Concert
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N 83rd Dr, Peoria, Ariz. 85345
Enjoy a special concert by Gabriel Bey and Friends featuring Jazz, R&B and Funk.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 5-8 p.m. – FREE
Goodyear Jazz in the Park
Goodyear Civic Center, 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Ariz. 85395
Celebrate Black History month and enjoy an evening of jazz.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, 3-5 p.m. – FREE
Goodyear Teen Workshop (ages 12-17) with Philip Gabriel Steverson
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 4-6 p.m. – FREE
Tolleson Public Library Gallery, 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Ariz. 85353
Enjoy an artist demonstration by Jacqueline Chandra.
Saturday, March 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – FREE
Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival
Old Town Peoria (Peoria/Grand Avenues)
Enjoy artist demonstrations and workshops by select artists.
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.