Hilton Sedona hosts Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale begins November 27, 2009

SEDONA, AZ (November 18, 2009) - Beginning on Friday November 27^th, the day after Thanksgiving, a special arts event, INSPIRED 09, will honor 31 prominent Sedona artists, a “gift” of gratitude to Sedona from the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. 

The Hilton’s General Manager, Edgar Lozoya, has a vision and desire for the Hilton to be a major contributor to Sedona’s reputation as “the place for the arts.” 

The Hilton Sedona multi-media Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale will open with a festive reception at 5 pm Friday, November 27^th, 2009 with musical entertainment by Sedona performer Theresa Robertson, wine tasting with Pillsbury Wines, and appetizers by Cucina Rustica / Dahl & Di Luca. 

Admission to the event is free.  Food ($15) and a wine tasting ($10) are optional, along with a cash bar.  Guests will be invited to spend time in the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom where the artists will showcase their marvelous works ranging from art for the home or garden, gifts for holiday giving, to incredible pieces that are suitable for collectors.,

Working together with Edgar and his organizing committee, in a remarkable spirit of cooperation, were many of the fine arts and community organizations, including the Sedona Arts Center (now celebrating its 50^th year), the Sedona Visual Arts Coalition, Canyon Moon Theatre & Gallery, the Big Park Council, Magical Journeys®, Sedona Village Business Association and more.  All of the sponsors and co-sponsors, and their websites, can be found on here: http://www.hiltonsedona.com/HSR_landing/

Three of the 31 Sedona artists are:

Shirley Eichten Albrecht is an awarding winning fiber artist/ basket weaver. She is represented by the Sedona Arts Center and Enchantment Resort in Sedona, and is on the faculty at the Sedona Arts Center.

Her move to Sedona, with its strong creative energy, has helped her to create new designs such as blending Raku with basket weaving to create unique sculptures as well as using antlers and gourds to create stunning wall hangings and sculptures. Says Shirley, “Each piece that I weave becomes a journey. They have their own voice that speaks to me. It is up to me to listen. I felt the concept of bringing together artists of the Sedona Community in an event such as Inspired 09 was a wonderful opportunity to support the arts.  My husband, Robert Albrecht, is also an artist and has been very positive for me and my work.  We consult with each other on a regular basis. It is important to have someone who understands not only you but your art and can encourage you along the way.”

Robert Albrecht is a photographic and mixed media artist. Says Robert, "I look for the beauty in people, places and things.  Trained in the European style of lighting, Albrecht gained a reputation as a lighting expert early in his career. His style became recognizable, which places him in demand among those seeking his unique look. His works have been published worldwide in commercial, fashion and consumer publications.

Jack Durrwachter uses an extensive mechanical background to explore the possibilities and flexibilities of a universal form, the ellipse.  He uses the ellipse to express movement, flow, pressure and color, and traverses through the painting with emotional freedom. Jack worked in the automotive design field for 17 years. In 1971 he began his fine art painting career. Jack's paintings reflect the inner structure and draftsmanship necessary in creating sound art. He is a master-colorist with versatility in subject matter presenting representational as well as non-representational (abstract) art.

The thirty-one outstanding Sedona artists include:  Barbara Vickers, Celesty Claudio, James Latham, Jeannette Tuscher, Shermane Frei, Nora Graf, Jan Saunders, Betty Carr, Robert Albrecht, Mariann Leahy, Clyde Ross Morgan, James Muir, Kaayla Fox, Barbara Ragalyi, Jerry Buley, Mary Dove, Beverly Copen, Philip Ponvert, Pat Kaufmann, Dennis Ott, Jan Sitts, Gene Dieckhoner, Joan Roberts, Mel Copen, Chris Navarro, Lorraine Fexas, Daniel Hochstein, Madak Kadam, Betty Kaufmann, Shirley Eichten Albrecht, Jack Durrwachter and Adele Earnshaw.

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