Paintings for Sale at Welcome Center

Braylee Rush on the right with her paintings behind her
at the NEW Sedona Village Welcome Center.

The Sedona Village Welcome Center had its Grand Opening gala event on April 7. I was invited to hang a few paintings for sale. A percentage of each sale will go toward keeping the new welcome center open.

I didn't realize it, but I am a founder of this center. As a board member of the Sedona Village Business Association (SVBA), I volunteered to be on the committee to analyze the start up of a visitor's center in our part of Sedona.

We are situated outside the city limits and down the Red Rock Scenic Bypass from the main part of Sedona. This causes us to be slightly invisible to the five million annual tourists to Sedona. People coming in from Phoenix, however, drive right through our Village on their way to West Sedona and Uptown Sedona.

If you have traveled up State Route 179, you have witnessed the spectacular and breathtaking view of Sedona coming around a certain curve. This view captures interest and awe from everyone traveling from that direction. It causes red rock fever in the hearts of many.

Number 4: Four Squared, Mixed Media on RayMar Panel
24 x 24 inches, copyright 2009 Mary Gravelle.
Now showing at the Welcome Center.

The SVBA could not see the vision. We were being handed this opportunity to showcase our businesses by the new owner of a complex of buildings formerly known as Tequa Plaza. Thomas McPherson of Phoenix bought the complex after his car broke down coming through Sedona one day last November. He is extremely visionary and creative. He wanted a visitor's center in his complex. He offered the SVBA a great deal.

Since SVBA could not see the possibilities, Amadeus Larew, the person that volunteered to be general manager; I, as a committee member; Beverly Copen, President of the Vision Alliance; and Ken Rouse, President of SVBA all stepped forward and said, "YES" to getting this project off the ground. In three short weeks, it became a reality.

Jazz, Mixed Media on Wood, 12 x 12 inches
Copyright 2009 Mary Gravelle.
Now showing at the Welcome Center.

I look forward to the ongoing expansion of the vision of the Sedona Village Welcome Center.



















Below are two more paintings now showing at the Welcome Center. All four paintings are mixed-media works of art.

The Natural World, Mixed Media on Wood,
12 x 12 inches, Copyright 2009 Mary Gravelle.
Now showing in Sedona at the Village Welcome Center.

The Buckhorn Saloon, Mixed Media on Wood,
24 x 24 inches, Copyright 2010 Mary Gravelle.
Now showing at the Welcome Center.

Until Next Week

• Create art
• Appreciate art
• Buy art

Mary Gravelle (Mary Rae Rush)

About the author: Mary Rae Rush (Mary Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved assistant, Sir Kitty. Her art can be seen on her website.

Sir Kitty

Now Showing at Karma Cafe Sedona

Spirit House, Mixed-Media on Wood,
24 x 24 inches greets you as you walk
into the cafe.

I'm happy to announce that a collection of my mixed-media paintings is now showing, as of today, at Karma Cafe in Sedona.

The light-filled, spacious space is perfect for showcasing my art. Come on out and take a look at my collection along with other local artists. And, of course, enjoy the food! Tell them Mary sent you!

This is what their website says,

Karma Cafe of Sedona Restaurant with Full Bar & Gift Shop is a dining experience for the whole family. Serving a variety of fine food.  We offer a fun, casual atmosphere.

Head to the dining room on the right to see
this wall with my mixed-media and
acrylic paintings.

Head to the dining room on the right to see
this wall, to your right, with my mixed-media
and acrylic paintings.

Until Next Week

• Create art
• Appreciate art
• Buy art

Mary Gravelle (Mary Rae Rush)

The handsome, Sir Kitty. Meow.

About the author: Mary Rae Rush (Mary Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved assistant, Sir Kitty.

Two New Venues to Exhibit My Art

Exhibiting my Paintings at Yavapai Small Business
Development Center, Pictured Left to Right:
Jazz, Mixed Media on Wood, 12 x 12 inches, Framed.
Hiways and Biways, 18 x 24 inches, Acrylic on Canvas
The Natural World, Mixed Media on Wood, 12 x 12 inches, Framed
Paintings available for sale at:
Business Assistance Center
821 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 340-2740 or Contact me at: Mary@MaryFineArt.com

I am so very pleased to announce that last week, I was able to hang my paintings in two different venues.

1st Venue

Exhibiting my Paintings at Yavapai Small Business
Development Center. In the Boardroom:
Hiways and Biways, 18 x 24 inches, Acrylic on Canvas
Painting available for sale at:
Business Assistance Center
821 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 340-2740 or
Contact me at: Mary@MaryFineArt.com

The first one is the Yavapai Small Business Development Center in Cottonwood, Arizona. They are helping me expand my business knowledge and reach a larger audience.

They also show artists work in their office. They were happy to exhibit five of my paintings and have excitedly invited me to exhibit more.

2nd Venue

The second space is the Marketplace Cafe in Sedona, Arizona. There was only one vacant spot on the wall at the time. So, I hung one painting. I'm invited to switch it out anytime for a larger painting or add a small second painting.

Jazz, 12 x 12 inches, Mixed-Media on Wood,
Framed. Painting available for sale at:

Business Assistance Center

821 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928) 340-2740 or 

Contact me at: Mary@MaryFineArt.com

Casey Rooney,
City of Cottonwood Economic Director standing
beside my painting, Flowering Heart, mixed media on wood,
12 x 12 inches. Painting available for sale at:
Business Assistance Center
821 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 340-2740 or
Contact me at:Mary@MaryFineArt.com

Pictured here is Art Coordinator and
Master Photographer, Beverly Kievman Copen.
My painting is top center:
Magic of the Saguaro, 16 x 20 inches,
Acrylic on Canvas. Original is available.
The Marketplace Cafe
6645 State Route 179
Sedona, Arizona 86351
(928) 284-5478 or email me at
Mary@MaryFineArt.com.

Until Next Week

Brianna Rush (Mary Rush Gravelle)

• Create art
• Appreciate art
• Buy art

Sir Kitty

About the author: Brianna Rush(Mary Rush Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty.

Promoting Your Art Exhibit

This is great blog article (part 1 of 3) from Alyson B Stanfield on promoting your art exhibit. Here's the first paragraph.


"Artists often write to me just as they’re ramping up their promotional efforts a month or two out from their exhibit opening or special event. They’re looking for help. I can help, but they’ve really waited too long. If you know you have an event, exhibit, class, gallery talk, or workshop coming up, don’t put off your marketing. Start your promotions right now."


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Image at left: Purple Mountains Majesty, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 34 inches, © Mary A. Gravelle, available at Tatiana Maria Gallery, 305 & 307 N. Bullard, Silver City, New Mexico. Call Tatiana at (575) 388-4426.Silver City, New Mexico (575)