Join us for the Escalante Canyons Art Festival, Come celebrate the stunning public lands of Utah’s canyon country. Hosted in Escalante, Utah along Scenic Byway 12 between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks in the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Plein air and studio competitions, art exhibits, on-site sales, workshops, demonstrations, arts and crafts fair, live music, guided walks, and much more.

Schedule Of Events:

8:00 am - Hope Ricciardi: Onsite Oil Painting!

This will be a two-day workshop, meeting early morning and continuing until sunset, with midday lunch breaks. The group will discuss times and locations on the first morning. All levels are welcome. Please have some familiarity with your equipment and medium.

Cost $250

Location: Meet at Escalante Town Park Pavilion

8:00 am – 10:00 am - Suzanne Gibson: Shapes and Shadows in the Shifting Sun
Suzanne will demonstrate oil painting with found objects and local subject matter.  Shapes and Shadows and some flowers are most likely going to need some attention! 

Learn about the challenges with the shifting sun. Learn how to spot and recognize the “Sweet Spot” of a plein air painting in this paint- along session.

Bring your supplies.

Location: Meet at Escalante Town Park Pavilion

7:30 am - Deb Harwick: Group Painting Excursions
If you are new to the festival and looking to meet up with fellow artists, or you just enjoy painting with others, please join Deb Harwick on her daily excursions. You will travel as a group to each destination in your own vehicles (although car-pooling is encouraged where possible). At the destination, set up location and length of stay will be decided by each individual.

Excursion sign-up sheets will be available at Sign-in/Stamp-in.

Burr Trail / Long Canyon (spoiler – a very nice slot!)

Drive time: 40-45 minutes on a paved road
Subject: Slot canyon, high walls, and a variety of rock formations
Shade: Hard to come by
Amenities: Bathrooms at Deer Creek Campground