Announcing a major upcoming exhibition celebrating the career of one of the nation’s most revered plein air masters!
“Curt Walters: A Lifetime of Art,” presented by the Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS), will open to the public this fall, running from September 4 through October 28, 2026.
This landmark retrospective offers an unprecedented look at a stunning collection of Walters’ oil paintings, spanning decades of dedication to capturing the transcendent beauty of Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
The Main Exhibition: Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS)
Where: The Alice Gil-Sheldon Theater (Suite B6, 2030 W. State Route 89A)
When: September 4 – October 28, 2026 (Exhibition runs through Oct 28
Many of the masterworks featured in this exhibition are also highlighted in the award-winning art book, Resilience: The Life and Grand Canyon Art of Curt Walters, authored by dDamian Foreman. Visitors to the Alice Gil-Sheldon Theater can also enjoy selected viewings of Curt’s recent documentary films, screening on First Friday in both September and October,
Instant Opus
48″ x 48″ | Oil on Canvas | 2019
Osiris Revealed
40″ x 30″ | Oil on Canvas | 2004
Vicissitude
38″ x 48″ | Oil on Canvas | 1995
Satellite Show: Impressions of Sedona 1980 – 2000
In tandem with the main museum exhibition, the Sedona Heritage Museum will host a special satellite show that bridges art and local history.
Where: 735 Jordan Rd.
The Details: For over forty years, Curt Walters has documented the changing face of Sedona, the Verde Valley, and northern Arizona. This unique display pairs Curt’s historic plein air paintings with modern-day photographs of the exact locations, complete with written contextual commentary by Curt himself.
Educational Opportunities & Special Events with OLLI
Art enthusiasts looking for a deeper dive into Walters’ work have incredible opportunities to connect through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College:
Four-Session Class: Danielle Gervasio (Art History, MA) will teach “Curt Walters’ Art: Grand Canyon and Sedona Paintings.” A few seats are still available for this exclusive course.
Exclusive Book Signing & Public Talk: Curt will be hosting an intimate public talk and book signing focusing on Resilience… and the specific works on display at the FAMoS show.
Important Event Update: Dates, times, and venue location for the public talk and book signing with OLLI at Yavapai College
are currently being finalized. Stay tuned to CurtWalters.com and subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to know when these exclusive tickets become available.
Contact & Ticket Information
For general information regarding the main exhibitions and film screenings, please contact FAMoS at 888-602-2667.
For registration details regarding the four-session art history class or inquiries about the upcoming public talk, please contact OLLI at YC at 928-649-4275.
