Grand Canyon Conservancy Announces Celebration of Art Award Winners

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Grand Canyon Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s 16th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. Selected artists developed their works live at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon during the week of September 7–14. This year’s winning artists are:

Best of Show Award, presented by Fine Art Connoisseur
John D. Cogan, Farmington, New Mexico
The award is selected by a panel of judges and recognizes the entire body of work an artist has produced for the event. This year’s judges were Trudy Hays, Executive Director of Scottsdale Artists’ School, and Danielle Picerne-Spahle.

People’s Choice Award 
Tim McDavid, Houston, Texas
The award is determined by the public through online voting.

Artists’ Choice Award, presented by Plein Air Magazine
Elizabeth Black, Boulder, Colorado
The award is chosen by Celebration of Art participating artists for the individual who embodies the spirit of the event, combined with effort, skill, and creativity.

The Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale is open to the public at Kolb Studio through January 20, 2025. Kolb Studio operation hours may be found here.

Online sales of artwork may be found here.

Proceeds from the sales of the artwork during Celebration of Art support a fund for a dedicated art and exhibition venue at Grand Canyon National Park. At this year’s Collectors’ Reception on Saturday, September 14th, Superintendent Ed Keable announced that a suitable venue has been identified at Park Headquarters. A planning committee has been formed and is in the process of developing the site. 

Thank you to our 2024 Celebration of Art sponsors:

Kaibab Sponsors
Jeanne and Nigel Finney
Lisa Spragens

Coconino Sponsors
Terri Kline
Margaret T. Morris Foundation
Picerne Fine Art Collection Courtesy of Doreen, David, and Danielle Picerne
Mark and Amy Schiavoni
Stephen and Elizabeth Watson

Vishnu Sponsors
Teresa Gavigan and Larry Besnoff
Andrew and Pamela Kerr
Loven Contracting

Media Sponsors
Fine Art Connoisseur
Plein Air Magazine

2024 Participating Artists

Elizabeth Black, Boulder, CO
John D. Cogan, Farmington, NM
Michelle Condrat, Salt Lake City, UT
Robert Goldman, Prescott, AZ
Bruce A. Gómez, Denver, CO
Gregory Heil, Parker, AZ
Peggy Immel, Taos, NM
Russell Johnson, Prescott Valley, AZ
Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA
Kirk Larsen, Hicksville, NY
John Lasater, Siloam Springs, AR 
Deborah McAllister, Cottonwood, AZ
Tim McDavid, Houston, TX
Bonnie McGee, St. George, UT
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 (in memoriam): Peter Holbrook