Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery has announced that it is under new ownership and will continue exhibiting Sedona’s best and most diverse collection of artwork from local artists. In addition, photographic artist Bill Caldwell has joined the venue as its newest resident artist and will be the featured artist during July.
The new owners are Joseph P. Anthony and Michelle Newman, both of whom are art lovers with strong track records as successful business managers.
They and Bill Caldwell will be on hand to meet the public at the venue’s First Friday reception, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Many of the gallery’s other resident artists will also be present to host the evening’s festivities and greet visitors and fans, and the public is invited.
Anthony is an experienced retailer who previously managed and operated a multimillion dollar men’s clothing business in Scottsdale. He is also known as a leading psychic and professional astrologer and has been featured on countless television and radio programs.
He has been the astrologer of choice for many noted athletes, celebrities and businesses.
Along with his wisdom of the stars and planets, Anthony enjoys and appreciates all forms of art.
“I feel honored to participate in creating more beauty in the world by working with the talented artists of Movin’ On Gallery,” he said.
Newman and her husband Doug moved to Sedona from Pittsburgh six years ago. She has since worked with several nonprofits in the area, promoting art shows and redesigning store interiors. She also spent the last two years managing the Humane Society of Sedona’s thrift stores.
Because of her involvement with local arts events and their participating artists, she feels that Movin’ On Gallery is a perfect fit for her interests.
“My focus is on giving the artists an outlet for their magnificent creations and connecting them with their customers through special events and promotions,” she said.
Former gallery owner Patricia Priolo and her husband Chuck have handed the venue over to the new owners so Priolo can devote more time to creating her art. She will continue to exhibit in the gallery.
Originally from Southern California, Caldwell earned a bachelor of arts in photography from the renowned Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, and while there was inspired by the seminal work of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.
Now residing in Cottonwood, he has always been amazed by the stunning beauty of red rock country and the Southwest region.
“I feel a very strong spiritual connection to this land,” he said. “Thus, my artwork comes from a place of profound reverence and appreciation for our beautiful planet.”
His photography is in the style and vibrant colors of a photorealistic painting. Using a wide-angle lens and advanced digital techniques, he stitches multiple images together to create huge panoramic landscapes up to 8 feet wide. He then meticulously applies sophisticated digital tools and filters to create more artistically expressive effects. 
Movin’ On Gallery is located on the second level of Hillside Sedona Center at 671 State Route 179. It is dedicated to introducing new artists and to showing recent works by some of the best-known artists working in Sedona and the Verde Valley.
The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 589-1916 or visit MovinOnGallery.com for more information.
