Goodyear and Tolleson host traveling art show celebrating Black artists

The Sedona Arts Center will present the annual "Vision & Sound: An African American Experience" from Feb. 7 to Feb. 28, 2025, with exhibitions in Goodyear and Tolleson. The event will highlight the achievements of Black artists from across Arizona.

The Tolleson Public Library will host an exhibition through March 29, 2025. The display will feature works by Anjola Ayodele, Patricia Bohannon, Dorrell Bradford, Michael Cunningham, Jacqueline Chanda, Lizz Denneau, Isse Maloi, Bob Martin, Philip Gabriel Steverson, and Shoreigh Williams. The exhibition is free and open to the public at 9055 W. Van Buren St. in Tolleson.

The Georgia T. Lord Library will showcase artwork from Jan. 30 to March 30, 2025. The exhibition will feature works by Anjola Ayodele, Bob Martin, Chas. Frisco, Dorrell Bradford, Isse Maloi, Jacqueline Chanda, Lizz Denneau, Patricia Bohannon, Philip Gabriel Steverson, and Shoreigh Williams. The exhibition is free to attend at 1900 N. Civic Square in Goodyear.

“‘Vision & Sound’ is an immersive arts experience that highlights the achievements of Black artists in visual and performing arts,” stated Julie Richard, CEO of the Sedona Arts Center. “It underscores our commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and showcasing the incredible talent and contributions of the Black artist community.”

The Sedona Arts Center’s “Vision & Sound” program, now in its 11th year, began as a weeklong exhibition in Phoenix’s West Valley during Black History Month. Over the years, the event has grown to encompass multiple locations across Arizona.

“Sedona Arts Center is proud to partner with Valley municipalities and organizations to provide inclusive spaces where diverse stories and cross-cultural perspectives can be shared, explored and appreciated,” Richard stated.

The exhibitions in both cities are part of a broader series of events presented by the Sedona Arts Center in partnership with the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, Flagstar Foundation, and local municipalities, including the cities of Goodyear and Tolleson.

Visit visionandsound.org for more information on the events and a full schedule.