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Celebration of Art
Our annual fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon National Park.
![2016 Celebration of Art Terri Attridge](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x675_crop_center-center_82_line/29802126910_097762c296_o.jpg)
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Celebration 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 D. Cogan, Farmington, NM
Michelle Condrat, Salt Lake City, UT
Robert Goldman, Prescott, AZ
Bruce A. Gomez, Denver, CO
Gregory Heil, Parker, AZ
Peggy Immel, Taos, NM
Russell Johnson, Prescott Valley, AZ
Margaret Larlham, San Diego, CA
John Lasater, Siloam Springs, AR
Kirk Larsen, Hicksville, NY
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)
View the 2024 Celebration of Art Catalog
2024 CELEBRATION OF ART SPONSORS
The 16th annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art is presented by Grand Canyon Conservancy on behalf of Grand Canyon National Park. Our sponsors provide significant support, and we thank them for their generous contributions.
KAIBAB SPONSOR
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
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Event Schedule
Celebration of Art Online Auction
The 16th Annual Celebration of Art Online Auction launches on Friday, August 23, 2024 and will run through September 9th. This is your chance to secure an original painting hand-picked by this year's "plein air" artists!
See Event Details- August 23–September 9, 2024
- 9:00AM
- Online on the Givesmart platform (see link below)
![Artist in blue baseball hat drawing canyon view while standing on canyon edge during evening sun at Grand Canyon National Park Celebration of Art Event](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/48909390731_df05942695_o.jpg)
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
![Grand Canyon Celebration of Art pastel painting easel on canyon edge 2017 Terri Attridge](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/Grand-Canyon-Celebration-of-Art-chalk-painting-easel-on-canyon-edge-2017-Terri-Attridge.jpg)
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
![Michelle Condrat painting on the South Rim Grand Canyon Celebration of Art NPS Michael Quinn](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/Michelle-Condrat-painting-on-the-South-Rim-Grand-Canyon-Celebration-of-Art-NPSMichael-Quinn.jpeg)
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
![Plein Air Painting on the Rim](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/53219299562_eb0f741d7f_b.jpg)
Celebration of Art Collectors' Reception
Get an exclusive look at the art created by our talented artists! You'll have the opportunity to mingle with the artists and purchase paintings prior to the public Grand Opening. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. Proceeds will benefit an art venue at the South Rim....
See Event Details- September 14, 2024
- 5:30PM–7:00PM
- Kolb Studio
![Celebration of Art Collectors' Reception](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/53220351986_26d1f4dcbe_o.jpg)
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
![Janes McGrew Twilight Painting](https://grandcanyonconservancy.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/general/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_82_line/37333370236_63273e6a3c_o.jpg)