First Fridays in the Galleries

October 2, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm

Sacred & Profane Art Gallery & El Dorado Studio
3rd Floor, Sedona UMC

Featured Artist: Shelia Shumate

Sheila Shumate, author of Divine Sparks: Messages To Inflame The Divine Spark Within, returns with her hand-painted rock art created with intention, color, and love to share messages of faith, peace, kindness, possibility, and healing. Sheila is a motivational speaker, intuitive counselor, and creative spirit whose work centers on healing, self-awareness, and personal transformation.

Our exhibition will also include works by Rev. George Dorado Blanco, Kari Valles, Mark Vranesh, and other guest artists, showcasing a diverse collection of styles and perspectives from our vibrant artistic community.

Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, light refreshments, and community as we celebrate First Fridays in the Galleries! Learn more at www.sedonaumc.org/sapaa.

Sacred & Profane Art Gallery Hours:

Thursdays 10am-3pm & By Appointment

The Sacred & Profane Art Academy
& El Dorado Studio
at Sedona UMC

OUR GOAL is to facilitate the integration of human creativity with virtues of hope and love through art.

OUR PURPOSE is to offer a safe and sacred space for participants to nurture and nourish their imagination.

OUR PROGRAMS encourage and promote art education and appreciation in the city of Sedona and surrounding communities, nurture the growth and development of the arts by serving the needs of artists of all types, and connect the art and the artists with the community and visitors of the Sedona area

Although recently created, the Sacred and Profane Art Academy is a repository of many years of experience in managing, educating, organizing, and conducting community-based events. Many of our facilitator instructors are retired educators and active artists. We offer both intergenerational and group workshops as well as individually guided instruction.