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14th Annual Celebration of Art
G
unnar Widforss, known as “The Painter of the National Parks,” was a close friend of GCC founder Eddie McKee. Among numerous visits, 90 years ago in the winter of 1932, Widforss spent eight weeks at Phantom Ranch, painting masterpieces that celebrate Grand Canyon. That tradition of plein air painting lives on in GCC’s annual Celebration of Art, now in its 14th year. Join us in-person or online to view and purchase contemporary plein air art inspired by the canyon.
Plein Air at Grand Canyon Saturday, September 10–Friday, September 16, 2022 Gunnar Widforss, “The Grand Canyon,” 1929, watercolor on canvas board. Grand Canyon National Park, GRCA 13631 Photo by Terri Attridge.
Most artists prefer to paint in the morning and evening when the canyon is most vibrant. Various locations along the South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
Artist Paint Out Friday, September 16, 2022 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Between Verkamp’s Visitor Center and Thunderbird Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park
Online Silent Auction September 2–17, 2022 A special online silent auction will feature pieces chosen by the artists. Silent auction winners will be announced Sunday, September 18.
Exhibition and Sale September 18, 2022–January 16, 2023 Kolb Studio and online at shop.grandcanyon.org
Please visit our website for information and updates at: https://www.grandcanyon.org/coa
