The Arts at SUMC
Welcome to Sedona UMC, where we celebrate the transformative power of art in our mission of social justice & loving our neighbors. The Sacred & Profane Art Academy. & Gallery, SAPAA, was created by the vision of Rev. George Dorado Blanco, & offers art instruction to our community through various classes and workshop series led by a talented group of local artists, along with providing a space for established & emerging artists to showcase their work in the SAPAA Gallery are located on the 3rd floor of the main building on our campus.
In addition to our Art Ministry, SAPPA, Sedona UMC is grateful to house The Arts Academy of Sedona and Emerson Theater Collaborative on our campus in The New Room. These local non-profit organizations enrich our community through collaboration across the artistic disciplines to ensure all underserved people are represented.
1st Fridays in the Galleries, 4-6pm
SAPAA will be participating monthly in Sedona's 1st Fridays in the Galleries.
You are invited to 1st Fridays in the Galleries at Sedona UMC! Enjoy art exhibits, refreshments, and live demonstrations.
In addition to showcasing local emerging and established artists in its gallery space, the Sacred and Profane Art Academy offers art instruction to the Sedona community through classes, workshops and demonstrations in a variety of mediums.
SAPAA
Main Building, 3rd Floor
The Sacred and Profane Art Academy & Gallery is a welcoming creative space on the campus of Sedona United Methodist Church, celebrating the work, vision, and diverse talents of local artists. Through our gallery, we connect artists with the Sedona community and visitors, offering opportunities to discover, appreciate, and experience a wide range of artistic expressions.
Rooted in the belief that all living things emerge from a shared source of creative, sacred energy, our name reflects the meeting of the sacred and the everyday world in which we live and create.
Beyond the gallery, the Sacred and Profane Art Academy offers non-degree, community-based art instruction that encourages creativity, exploration, and lifelong learning. We strive to make art education and appreciation accessible to people of all backgrounds and experience levels, providing a supportive space where imagination can flourish.
Our mission is to nurture human creativity through art, fostering hope, love, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the arts. By celebrating local artists, supporting artistic growth, and engaging the broader community, we seek to make art an inspiring and meaningful part of life in Sedona and the surrounding area.
Arts Academy of Sedona
The New Room at SUMC
The Arts Academy of Sedona is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit professional organization, committed to bringing education and community programs to our local Sedona residents and visitors. Inspired by the cultural richness of our city and the United States, The Sedona Arts Academy reveals our collective humanity through illuminating interpretations of new and classic plays, deepened by the kaleidoscope of rotating repertory dance, art and entertainment.
Emerson Theatre Collaborative
The Emerson Theater Collaborative’s (ETC) mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity. ETC explores timely themes and issues through new, original works and modern theatrical classics.
Our goals include reaching youth through educational theatrical programming, supporting local communities by providing free admission to low-income families, and donating profits to humanitarian causes.
