Hosted by Arizona Pastel Artist Association (APAA)
Nori Thorne - norithorne@gmail.com 240-994-9639
Address. 300 Red Rock Crossing Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336. Drive west from Sedona on US 89A. Just outside town, turn south on FR 216 (Upper Red Rock Loop Road). Drive about 1.5 miles and follow the signs to Red Rock Crossing. All roads are paved.
Info About Crescent Moon Ranch:One of the most photographed scenes in the southwest is towering Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing. It should come as no surprise, then, that the picnic area located at that same site is as popular as it is beautiful. People come here to paint, fish, swim, and wade in the creek, as well as to picnic and photograph the scenery. Join our local plein air painters to paint this iconic landscape and regroup at 11:00 for a "gallery walk" and lunch, if desired.
Entrance fee:
Day Use: $12 per vehicle (up to 5 people)
Walk-ins, buses, extra passengers: $3 per person, per day
Passes: Red Rock Grand Annual Pass & Big 3 Red Rock Pass is accepted.
Amenities:
Picnic tables
Parking
Toilets
Accessible: Toilets, picnic tables
Drinking water
Website link for paint out: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55286
This series of paint outs is organized by the Arizona Pastel Artists Association and shared across our channels as part of a coordinated effort to connect plein air events among Arizona art groups. The more easels, the better the landscapes.
When painting in Arizona —> always bring extra water and shade. Hats & umbrellas recommended!
Know before you go:
Traffic: az511.gov
Fire: dffm.az.gov/az-fire-info
