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Celebration of Art
Our annual fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon National Park.
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Join or Renew TodayCelebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, providing a vibrant experience for visitors, a venue for artists inspired by the canyon, and a successful fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at the park.
Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to paint "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artists are tasked with capturing the ever-changing colors and light as the sun moves across the intricate layers of the canyon. Paintings produced during this special event are shared with the public during a four-month sale and exhibition online and at Historic Kolb Studio.
For questions regarding the event, contact artist@grandcanyon.org or (480) 277-0458.
2024 Artists:
Elizabeth Black, Boulder, CO
John Cogan, Farmington, NM
Michelle Condrat, Salt Lake City, UT
Robert Goldman, Prescott, AZ
Bruce Gomez, Denver, CO
Gregory Heil, Parker, AZ
Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA
Russell Johnson, Prescott Valley, AZ
John Lasater, Siloam Springs, AR
Kirk Larsen, Hicksville, NY
Peggy Immel, Taos, NM
Tim McDavid, Houston, TX
Bonnie McGee, St. George, UT
Deborah McAllister, Cottonwood, AZ
James McGrew, Lake Oswego, OR
Betsy Menand, Gunnison, CO
Marcia Molnar, Prescott, AZ
Anton Nowels, Phoenix, AZ
Jose Luis Nunez, San Diego, CA
Julia Seelos, Redwood City, CA
G. Eric Slayton, Prescott, AZ
Dawn Sutherland, Flagstaff, AZ
Paula Swain, Teasdale, UT
Guest Artist:
Peter Holbrook (in memoriam)
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Event Schedule
Celebration of Art Online Auction
The 16th Annual Celebration of Art features 24 "plein air" artists. Paintings featured in this online auction are original pieces framed and specifically selected by each artist.
See Event Details- August 23–September 6, 2024
- 12:00AM
- Online - more details coming soon
Celebration of Art - Artists Paint Plein Air at the South Rim
Participating artists paint on-site at locations of their choice along the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
See Event Details- September 7–14, 2024
Daily
- South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Artist Paint Out
Participating artists will take part in a “Paint Out” along the South Rim from Verkamp’s Visitor Center to Thunderbird Lodge, where visitors will have the opportunity to watch the artists interpret the ever-shifting light and shadow, amazing landforms, and vibrant colors of Grand...
See Event Details- September 13, 2024
- 3:00PM–6:00PM
- Verkamp's Visitor Center
Sunrise Painting
Celebration of Art artists will participate in a “Sunrise Painting” between Mather Point and Trail View Overlook
See Event Details- September 14, 2024
- 6:00AM–10:00AM
- Mather Point to Trail View Overlook
Celebration of Art Collectors' Reception
We encourage you to join us for this private event. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase unique works of art, mingle with the artists, and enjoy light appetizers and drinks.
See Event Details- September 14, 2024
- 5:30PM–7:00PM
- Kolb Studio
Celebration of Art Exhibit
The Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale will open to the public at Kolb Studio on September 15, 2024 and continue through January 20, 2025.
See Event Details- September 15, 2024–January 20, 2025
Daily
- Kolb Studio