Anna’s Hummingbird photo by Lisa Meyers Swanson
Cathedral Rock photo by Beth Kingsley Hawkins
Festival Exhibitors
Gamini Ratnavira
Sri-Lankan renowned wildlife artist, Gamini will be exhibiting his original paintings of hummingbirds and giving a talk on completing his paintings of 350 hummingbird species of the world.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale Gamini’s art will be donated to the Hummingbird Society.
Bob Lansing
Native American Bob Lansing specializes in pottery which features detailed etchings of animals combined with Native American designs. His authentic Southwestern pieces are a unique blend of traditional and contemporary art, and embody the heart and soul of his Navaho heritage. Bob begins by throwing the pieces by hand on the wheel.
He lets them dry slowly, trims and shapes the base and then paints the piece with the colors he desires using ceramic paint. Each layer of paint is permitted to dry before the next one is applied. When the pieces are painted, Bob begins the carving process, carving through the painted layers to the color he desires.
He uses specialized tools to create the intricate detail that is the signature of his work. The pottery is then kiln fired for six hours and permitted to gradually cool for 12 hours.
Bob then applies the final, very finely detailed “sgraffito,” or “incising” and other finishing touches to his work. The blending of geometric patterns, the use of feathers, and the portrayal of wildlife and birds are his hallmark.
His hummingbird pottery is masterful!
Claudia Cooke - Red Hills Gallery
Claudia designs and creates gifts of metal for garden and home including hummingbird ornaments.
She also has a love of photography, and prints her images on metal. She is locally owned and has been operating since 1986.
Kate McKeough - Sundreams
Kate has created unique crystal window chandeliers and suncatchers, beaded with antique, vintage and new crystal prisms, geodes, gemstones, quality beads, crystal and lampwork cloisonné; Swarovski gold/chrome and rhinestone hummingbirds and various pendants, on hand-woven dreamcatchers or crystal focals and ball prisms.
Cindy Walpole and Chuck Fritsch - Focus Frog
Focus Frog offers exquisite photography-based fine art prints of hummingbirds in flight. They also offer a soft cover book containing 31 full color hummingbird images and hummingbird greeting cards.
Wendy Dalton, Oh Yarnknit and Dye Studio and Colibri Creations
The studio is independently owned and operated by Wendy, who will present luxurious hand-dyed yarn inspired by the colors of specific hummingbird species. Wendy loves playing with bright vibrant color saturation and the hummingbirds lend themselves well to this passion.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Colibri Creation Series will be donated to the Hummingbird Society.
K & S Hummingbird Creations
We try to capture the Beauty of Hummingbirds with Custom Flagstone Paintings, adding sparkle and dimension to highlight the beauty of these Magnificent Birds!
We also have custom created NoteCards and other beautiful Southwest Paintings.
Jay’s Bird Barn
Jay’s is a wild bird and nature gift store with two locations: Prescott and Flagstaff, Arizona.
They specialize in products to attract wild birds in order to observe them, including bird feeders, seed, hummingbird and oriole supplies, field guides and more.
They are an authorized Swarovski and Vortex Optics dealer.
Chamber of Commerce
The chamber’s mission is to make Sedona the best place to live, work, play and visit. They direct our tourism industry with an educational outreach to visitors. The chamber believes the success of small business and sustainable tourism management improves our quality of life in which we enjoy one of the world’s most inspiring natural settings, first-class accommodations and culinary choices, a nationally renowned cultural life and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Tucson Audubon
Tucson Audubon inspires people to enjoy and protect birds through recreation, education, conservation, and restoration of the environment upon which we all depend. Specifically, they help people connect with wild birds, study and protect wild birds and their habitats, speak out for wild birds and their homes, and create sustainable wild bird habitat.
Butterfly Wonderland
Is a rainforest experience, located in Scottsdale, Arizona
As one of the largest butterfly conservatories in North America, Butterfly Wonderland is a lush, tropical paradise alive with thousands of friendly butterflies from all over the world. It is one of the best activities for families and visitors of all ages.
The Benefactors of Red Rock
State Park
The Benefactors of Red Rock State Park is the non-profit partner to the park. The park itself is an environmental Education center and birding destination in Northern Arizona.
The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as an important Bird area.
Guided bird Walks are included in the entrance fee, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 a.m.
You can visit our hummingbird patio with many feeders and seating in the shade to watch them up close. Adults (14+) $7.00, youth, (7-13) $4.00
Go to www.azstateparks.com/red-rock for more information
Charles Decker
Charles Decker is an award winning contemporary Native American Artist. Stop by his booth during the festival to watch as he creates Live Art while talking about the history and culture of the Sedona area! He and his ancestors (Dilzhe'e Apaches) have been occupying the Sedona areas for a long time. For Charles, the Hummingbird is a very iconic/spiritual being through his cultural religion, identity, day to day movements and creation story. Decker can't wait to share his thoughts, and learn from your connections!