Big Gay Art Show 2026

The Big Gay Art Show is a juried art show that exhibits and sells artwork in support of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. The exhibition is open to all artists, not just in the LGBTQ+ Community, but all allies as well in any medium and of any level. In 2012, the Big Gay Art Show was conceptualized by a small group – some connected to SAC and others in the Sedona Pride organization. The event began as an effort to offer the LGBTQ+ community a voice in the local art scene. Since that first show, SAC has welcomed hundreds of emerging and professional artists to Sedona to share their work throughout the history of the event.

Monetary awards will be given for First Place/Best of Show Award ($500), Second ($250) and Third ($150) place. Honorable mention awards will be awarded at the discretion of the jurors and no monetary amount attached. People's Choice Award is announced at the end of the show. No monetary award attached. The show will run from June 5-28, 2026, on-site at the Sedona Arts Center with an Opening Reception on June 5, 2026, 4-6pm.

Emerging to professional artists, 18 years and older can apply. Artwork must be made within the last 3 years and cannot have been on display in any other Sedona Arts Center Exhibition. Each artist can submit up to three images of their artwork in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Entry fee is $30.00. Notifications sent by April 24, 2026. Work being shipped must be received by May 29, 2026 or hand delivered by June 3, 2026.