In many ways, gallery owner Linda Goldenstein is a maverick with a vision. Once dubbed the “art maven of Sedona” by Arizona Republic art critic John Villoni, she has taken the traditional gallery model and turned it on its head.

he groundbreaking results are visible throughout Sedona with art exhibits citywide at Goldenstein Gallery, Chapel of the Holy Cross, City Hall, its expanded Art Exhibitions and Artist-in-Residence program in partnership with L’Auberge de Sedona and numerous events that include Peace Meditations, Artist Coffee Talks and more. The gallery is located at 150 SR 179.

In April, Goldenstein Gallery is also exhibiting rare and historic Marilyn Monroe color positive and negative large-format color separations of her famous Red Velvet photoshoot and Golden Dreams calendar at the Lexington Hotel, New York City, in the Norma Jeane Penthouse Suite where Monroe lived with Joe DiMaggio. This exhibit will run through Sunday, April 7, and is open daily by appointment.

Throughout its 18-year history, the Goldenstein Gallery has consistently championed opportunities to create a life-enhancing experience … bringing artist and collector together.

To Goldenstein, the spirit of collaboration connects everything from the experience that artists and collectors have to the gallery’s reach throughout Sedona.

Although it has worked with hundreds of artists, including respected museums, national and community exhibitions, the gallery now focuses on 40 fine local and regional artists. Named Best Gallery in Sedona for a record 11 years running and for five years chosen Best Gallery by Market Surveys of America, USA Today’s 10 Best named it the No. 1 place to shop in Sedona.

This season in Sedona, it has planned a series of celebrations to commemorate its 18th year in business, offered in gratitude for the support it has received over the years.

April brings its new highly anticipated show: Western Perspectives. Encapsulating the pioneering spirit and diversity of artists living and creating in the West, this exhibit enthralls the viewer with the work of artists that are deeply rooted in tradition yet flourishing with new styles — portraying the imaginations of today. The diversity and quality of this unparalleled celebration of art is inspiring to everyone and includes paintings, sculpture, fine art furniture and jewelry. The featured artists offer a broad range of stylistic interpretations.

Among the many stars of this show are contemporary American Indian and Western artists such as David DeVary, known for his “Cowboys & Cowgirls with Attitude”; Ben Wright and his bold multi-layered paintings; Carla Romero with paintings inspired by her great-grandmother’s heritage of Acoma Pueblo; Upton Ethelbah “Greyshoes,” named 2009 Living Treasure by the Museum of Native American Arts and Culture and multi-winner in sculpture at Santa Fe Indian Market; Ray Tigerman’s impressionist depictions of Western figures and Cheston Trammel’s reclaimed metal bells and fine wood furniture.

Bronze works by allegorical sculptor James Muir will be featured as the one-year anniversary of the installation of the 33-foot-tall monumental and iconic Christ of the Holy Cross sculpture is celebrated. The maquette sculpture of this touching piece is available at Goldenstein Gallery. The story of the chapel, Muir and these pieces were recently featured in “Resurrecting the Chapel,” a documentary short that aired at the Sedona International Film Festival.

Contact Goldenstein Gallery to see and learn more about this life-changing project.

This exhibit also features contemporary and mixed-media painters such as Karyl Bennett, Ali Mignonne and Marilyn Bos, all using multiple materials and styles to create intriguing unique paintings that surprise and delight.

There will be an Opening Reception for Western Perspectives at Goldenstein Gallery on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

A short stroll from the gallery, Goldenstein has curated a vibrant group of both local and visiting artists who will be working on site at L’Auberge de Sedona throughout the spring season as part of Goldenstein’s Artist-In-Residence program. Artwork being created ranges from clay and wax sculpting for bronze-casting and painting styles such as plein air, mixed-media and pointillism. Visitors can interact with the artists and ask questions about their work or preferred art medium. In the past four years, over 150 artists have participated in the acclaimed program, including plein air artists Michael Chesley Johnson and Syri Hall, mixed-media artist Bos, pointillist painter Sherab Khandro, wildlife painters Jourdan Dern and Patricia Griffin and sculptors Kevin McCarthy, Reagan Word and Mike Medow. This season, guests can enjoy both local and visiting artists at work.

Visiting artist Tigerman will be painting creekside in Goldenstein’s Artists-in-Residence program at L’Auberge Friday to Monday, April 5 to 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Khandro will be painting Monday to Wednesday, April 22 to 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit GoldensteinArt.com for a complete schedule.

The public is able to enjoy diverse art exhibits located throughout the renowned resort. A visual feast with 15 stops including monumental sculpture, reclaimed metal bells and peace garden, the Large Scale in the Lodge at L’Auberge painting exhibit and more, there is something to delight everyone. Visitors can stop by the gallery or L’Auberge to obtain an Art Map to guide them along the stunning exhibits throughout the resort.

The public can also watch Artists in Residence at Goldenstein Gallery located at 150 SR 179 at the corner of State Routes 89A and 179. Painters Bos, Dern, Syri and Word will be creating in gallery.

In May, Goldenstein Gallery presents the dynamic The Impressionist-Expressionist Show. Among the featured artists are renowned wildlife artist Patricia A. Griffin, painters Adele Seronde, Lynette Jennings and sculptors John Waddell and Dennis Elliott.

Griffin will be painting in residence at L’Auberge de Sedona the first weekend in May. Guests can meet her and learn more about the animals she paints and supports through the World Wildlife Federation. Enjoy the opening reception on Friday, May 3, 5 to 8 p.m.

In June, the gallery presents It’s Good in the Garden with opening reception Friday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. New paintings by J.A. Gorman, Rafe Terry and others will be featured. Acclaimed painter and a visiting favorite, Gorman will be painting at L’Auberge in Goldenstein’s Artists-in-Residence program.

For a complete listing of artists, artwork, exhibitions and events visit GoldensteinArt.com. You can sign up for its informative monthly E-zine, find them on Instagram and Facebook or call 204-1765.