Plein Air Excursions
About Deb (we love her!)
Deb has been flying out from Philadelphia to participate in the festival since the second year of commencement. In the past two decades, she has painted and hiked from Capital Reef to Zion. She has won multiple awards at the Festival and has also sold much of her artwork at the festival.
Deb has fallen in love with Escalante and considers it a family reunion each year. She looks forward to meeting with artists each year who want to join the Festival.
Deb Harwick: Group Painting Excursions
Sat September 19, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Burr Trail / Long Canyon (spoiler – a very nice slot!)
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.
Free!
Burr Trail / Long Canyon Excursion
Drive time: 40-45 minutes on a paved road
Subject: Slot Canyon, high walls, and a variety of rock formations
Shade: Variable due to high canyon walls
Amenities: Bathrooms at Deer Creek Campground
Deb Harwick: Group Painting Excursions
Sun September 20, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Devil’s Garden – so worth it!
(7:30 am – whenever you like!)
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.
Free!
Devil’s Garden Excursion
Drive time: 30-40 minutes on a washboard road
Subject: Hoodoos and vistas
Shade: Hard to come by
Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic tables
Deb Harwick: Group Painting Excursions
Mon September 21, 2026 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Mossy Cave
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.
Free!
Mossy Cave Excursion
Drive time: 40-45 minutes on a paved road
Subject: Waterfall, cave, and a variety of rock formations
Shade: Shade can be found, but subject to high canyon walls
Amenities: Bathrooms
