This is the season of giving, filled with holiday cheer, warm hearts on chilly days and reconnecting with loved ones.

Goldenstein Gallery is celebrating this special time of year and recognizing all those who have supported the gallery with their holiday show, A Show Of Gratitude. The First Friday opening reception for A Show of Gratitude is Friday Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.

“In January 2016 we named this 15th anniversary year Our Year of Gratitude,” gallery owner Linda Goldenstein said. “Fifteen years ago we started with the intention of life enhancement through art. I couldn’t have imagined then the many beautiful people we would be touched by and honored to work with in all facets of relationships including artists, collectors and community. This show reflects the circle of giving.”

A Show of Gratitude features many finely handcrafted items: Exotic wood treasure boxes and distinctive jewelry pieces artistically designed and lovingly made to make the wearer feel special.

“The artists create because they love to make something interesting and beautiful. You can feel it in their work,” Goldenstein said. “The intention is there and when these pieces are given as gifts — you can feel the love and how it is shared with others. We are blessed to be a part of this.”

Uplifting works to be featured include kaleidoscopes by Steve Failows, menorahs by Dorit Herlinger, exotic wood jewelry boxes by Judd Lotts, hand-carved yoga figures by Mike Medow, exquisite painted silk scarves by Jacqui Jackson, small paintings by Jourdan Dern, Patricia Griffin and S.J. Shaffer, Bibi’s Baubles adornments by Beatrice Welles, writing pens and corkscrew bottle stoppers for the connoisseur by Chuck Hansen, decorative ceramic teapots of Sandy Terry and delightful bronze or carved stone stocking stuffers by celebrated sculptors Sherab Khandro, David Phelps, James Muir, Liz Wolf and Upton Ethelbah.

There will also be a dazzling array of artistic jewelry by Sherab Khandro, Dorit Herlinger, Michael Redhawk, Reagan Word, Mary Fisher and Fredda Psaltis.

Another excitement of the opening reception is the unveiling of new bronze sculptures by Muir, including The Man in the Maze inspired by the Hopi.

The sights and sounds of the Arizona desert life and the holy city of Jerusalem influence Dorit Herlinger’s elegant art jewelry and Judaica. Herlinger is the 11th generation born in Jerusalem. Combining organic forms with geometric ones, she uses traditional shapes with contemporary ones. Her original designs in sterling silver are collected internationally. Her Judaic art includes menorahs, mezuzahs, dreidels and Star of David jewelry.

Khandro’s intentional jewelry collection reflects her desire to support people connecting with themselves and the world around them. Her bestselling Touchstones, available in pendant or keychain, are heart shaped and boldly inscribed with the word “love,” infused with the intention to activate love’s energy for the benefit of all. In sterling silver or bronze, the raised dot brings the mind to this moment acting as an invitation to be present. “The Emissary,” an interactive dragonfly-inspired miniature prayer wheel that captures the aspiration of a collective vision for peace now and for future generations. As it turns, it sparkles with color and light from Swarovski crystals and the aspiration “May We Know Peace.”

Herlinger, Khandro and Marilyn Bos will be at Goldenstein’s Artists in Residence at L’Auberge on Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

His roots in architecture inspire Reagan Word’s sculpture and jewelry. This influence is visible in his monumental piece, The Open Gateway, placed at the Schnebly Hill roundabout. Reagan will show his newest clay-in-progress sculpture

The public is invited to join Goldenstein Gallery and meet these and other local artists at the opening reception for A Show of Gratitude on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Goldenstein Gallery has been blessed to support many community partners including Verde Valley Food Council, Verde Valley Caregivers, Illuminate Film Festival to name a few. “We love our community and are honored to give A Show of Gratitude,” Goldenstein said.

Recently named the best place to shop in Sedona by USA Today 10 Best, Goldenstein Gallery is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and styles.
Open daily, Goldenstein Gallery is located at 70 Dry Creek Road in West Sedona. Parking is available. For information, visit GoldensteinArt.com or call 204-1765.