Noted plein air artist, Joshua Been, was honored this past Friday, October 24^th by L’Auberge de Sedona at the “Evening with the Artists” Gala. The hotel selected Been’s “A Creekside Breakfast” for the L’Auberge Award, which will be added to the hotel’s extensive collection of original plein air art displayed throughout the property in a permanent collection. The picturesque retreat nestled in Sedona’s Oak Creek hosted the 4^th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival’s “Quick Draw” and “Evening with the Artists” Gala.

Breathtaking views of red rocks and idyllic sounds of the creek inspired over 30 invited artists to paint the landscapes of L’Auberge de Sedona during the annual “Quick Draw,” a three-hour session en plein air. With the paint nearly dry, artists and patrons attended the “Evening with the Artists” Gala in the resort’s Monet Ballroom while enjoying both the stunning red rock setting and the artistry of the hotel’s culinary team.

General Manager of L’Auberge de Sedona, Joe Mottershead, welcomed the talented artists and art enthusiasts: “L’Auberge de Sedona is a natural partner for the Sedona Arts Center and there couldn’t be a more perfect setting than our resort to inspire artists who paint in the plein air style. We will be proud to add Joshua Been’s work to our plein air collection which is displayed throughout the resort.”

In addition to the Sedona Art Center’s 4^th Annual Plein Air Festival’s Sponsors Award – the L’Auberge Award — Joshua Been has enjoyed accolades such as the “Artists Choice” award from Estes Park Plein Air Festival 2008, Honorable Mention at Frank Bette Plein Air Festival 2008, and “Best in Show” at Art of Rockies Open Awards Show in 2006. Moreover, Joshua Been was named the “Artist to Watch” by Southwest Art Magazine in June 2008.

L’Auberge de Sedona is pleased to display Joshua Been’s “A Creekside Breakfast” in the hotel lobby’s permanent collection.