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Special Event

Celebration of Art

Our annual fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon National Park.

Paula Swain painting

Save the date for the 17th Annual Celebration of Art: September 13-20, 2025. 

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.

Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions. Learn more about this project.

For questions regarding the event, contact artist@grandcanyon.org.

Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners:

Best of Show: John D. Cogan
People's Choice Award: Tim McDavid
Artist's Choice Award: Elizabeth Black

View the 2024 Celebration of Art Catalog

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Tag Grand Canyon Conservancy in your photos and include #CelebrationofArt. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for artist interviews, event updates, and views from the South Rim.