Best Gallery In USA, Arizona: Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art / 2026 WORLD ART AWARDS

8 min readApr 29, 2026

The World Art Awards has announced the 20 Best International Galleries for the year 2026, with Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art receiving the award for the Best Gallery in USA, Arizona. Selections are based on years established, industry reputation, location, size, aesthetics, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, online presence, represented artists — and references from artists, clients, and visitors.

World Art Awards: “Rising like a gigantic mystical temple in Sedona, this 20,000 sq ft showplace displays the finest of every style from classical to contemporary. Serving private or commercial needs, Exposures International Gallery Of Fine Art offers small maquettes to monumental bronze and stone sculptures, original oil and acrylic otherworldly paintings, fine art jewelry, enchanting glass art. This is the largest gallery in the Southwest. Located in the heart of Sedona, they have featured spectacular contemporary, traditional and southwestern art created by revered artists worldwide for 30 years.”

MORE ABOUT THE GALLERY :

As you enter the grounds, the epic display of monumental sculpture will take your breath away and the grand sculpture garden is certainly as memorable. A walk down the meandering art-lined pathway brings an irresistible invitation to explore 20,000-square-feet of artistic display. Striking bronze sculptures, provocative fountains, color-splashed paintings, photography of the Southwest, designer jewelry, stunning glass creations, plus sculpted bells that awaken visual and aural senses, are created by some of today’s finest living artists. Exposures Gallery is an art form in and of itself, a perfect reflection of its devoted owner and its very talented, professional staff. Under the passionate leadership of Owner Marty Herman, Managing Director Debbie Ibarrola, Sales Director Jennifer Garcia, and of course Merchandising Manager Roberto Lomeli, the Gallery and the entire staff provide a perfectly balanced bridge between maintaining the feeling of a family-owned local business while presenting sophistication on par with the finest art museums in the world. Everyone at Exposures Gallery cares deeply about the artists and the wonderful clients.

Walking into Exposures International today, visitors are greeted with a large, open, and dynamic space filled with magnificent colors and visual textures. For nearly three decades Exposures has been voted “Best Art Gallery in Sedona,” selected “Best Art Gallery in Arizona,” recognized and voted as “Best Jewelry Gallery in Sedona,” and named “One of the 25 Best Galleries in America.”

The Gallery’s reputation for artistic excellence has reached audiences worldwide. Collectors as far away as Europe and Asia look to Sedona for their art collections, and Exposures is a priority destination. These collectors often coordinate their travel plans to ensure they will be present during the Gallery’s highly anticipated annual Fall Artist Shows. Locals and visitors alike know that these events are full of fun and magic. Exposures Gallery is poised to celebrate its momentous 30th anniversary in the fall of 2026!

HISTORY:

Once a tiny growing business and now the Sedona’s prime artistic center, Exposures is recognized as “Among the largest and most unique galleries in the world.” The Gallery features spectacular contemporary, traditional, and southwestern art created by gifted world-class artists. The journey to worldwide recognition began in 1996 when the Hermans’ passion for fine art united with the desire to enhance Sedona’s culture into a prominent oasis of the arts. Marty Hermans’ vision was to “bring a different kind of a gallery to Sedona, one with fun, enthusiasm, and professionalism, with good old-fashioned values incorporated in a contemporary way.” Exposures Gallery was built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, hard work, and love. Through perseverance, dedication, and determination, Marty Herman helped to support Sedona as the cultural gem of the Southwest and a top destination for art lovers and connoisseurs. The positive energy and enthusiasm for the arts in the community led to Exposures Gallery’s explosion onto the Southwest art scene. Through the years, the Gallery experienced expansion, transitioning from 1,700 square-feet of art display to now over 20,000, and the art collection grew from an initial 6 artists in 1996 to more than 100 today.

Walking into Exposures International today, visitors are greeted with smiles, and an open, dynamic space. The atmosphere in the gallery is warm and welcoming, the artwork is meticulously merchandised, and the music is guaranteed to get happy feet tapping. Every inch of display is put to use, and art lovers quickly surrender to the joy of being completely surrounded by a world of extraordinarily talented artists.

Exposures’ success lends itself to the partnerships formed with the artists. World-class fine art jeweler Barbara Westwood proudly displays her entire one-of-a-kind collection at Exposures Gallery. When asked to reflect upon her partnership with Exposures, famed bronze artist Rebecca Tobey, who has been one of the Gallery’s most prolific artists for nearly thirty years, said, “It’s been such a special experience to be here over the years.” Prominent bronze sculptor John Maisano expressed that “Exposures Gallery is one of the best galleries in the country. It is such an honor to be here, this is like a family. Working with Marty is incredible! He has helped my career take off and continues to help my career. I am so honored to be here. If you can come visit, I suggest you get here!” Marty Herman’s philosophy is simple: “We want visitors to be happy and enjoy the gallery experience. Our mission has been to create an unparalleled environment of artistic wonder with a marquee of honesty and integrity. Art seems to make people smile. Art is a big part of our soul!”

UPCOMING EVENTS: 30th Anniversary Artist Show in October 2026.
Contact: sales@exposuresfineart.com

Web Site: https://www.exposuresfineart.com/

Address: 561 State Route 179 / Sedona, AZ 86336

Phone: Toll-free # 800–526–7668 / Local # 928–282–1125

VIDEO OF GALLERY HERE: https://www.exposuresfineart.com/videos/

World Art Awards: “This year we awarded revered historical art establishments having the highest standards of curatorial excellence presenting endless inventories of blue-chip Old Master originals, placing works in top collections across the globe. We also selected many newer hot-spot galleries setting trends with hyperrealism, digital and AI works, demonstrating community-focused workshops and panel discussions bridging the gap between aesthetic expression and pressing societal issues.

“All our Top 20 Galleries have rotating schedules of diverse exhibitions, a few partner with corporations, a number also publish annual catalogues of their exceptional international rosters and the majority actively participate at significant global gatherings akin to Art Basel, Frieze and TEFAF Maastricht.

“We opted for many high-rated private galleries in disparate countries representing important young work, from painting to digital to photography to sculpture. All these galleries are a vital part of the international art forum while focusing on advancing their regional artists, be they Austrian, Bulgarian, Cypriot, Israeli, Mexican, Moroccan or from the American Southwest.

“We honored the largest gallery in Arizona, a 20,000 square foot Sedona mystical temple displaying the finest of every style with emphasis on cutting-edge spiritual art, as does our Bulgarian winner.

“We chose a renowned three-story London showplace exhibiting heralded contemporary Eastern and Western art and also Australia’s premier glassworks facility. We selected a Florida institution which has expanded to four locations, equaling 20,000 square feet giving it the largest exhibition space in South Florida with close proximity to Art Basel & Art Miami.

“We selected the only gallery in Taiwan that has focused on the art of photography for over 17 years with high-ranking photographers from the region as well as from Germany, Britain, France, Poland, Japan, South Korea, USA and China. We also decided on large, modern art facilities in Denmark, England, Morocco and USA with influential international presences.”