Events
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Dr. Jackie Grant: Bats of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Meet at Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Office 530 W Main Street, EscalanteMaximum of 15 / Minimum of 2 Join Dr. Grant to learn about the variety of bats in the area and maybe even record some as they fly overhead to look for their insect dinners. Dr. Nicki Frey, professor of Human-Wildlife Interactions in the Department of Wildland Resources for Utah State University, will partner with […]
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Judges’ Talk
Escalante Town Park - Outside Exhibit TentThe ribbons have been awarded and the paintings are on display. Join the Competition Judges as they explain their methods for coming to the ribbons. This will be an opportunity to learn how they have reached their decisions. We are proud and quite delighted to have Terry Chacon and Susan DeArmond – “The California Girls” – judging […]
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Escalante Historic Walking Tour – Friday
Walking tour of Escalante’s historic buildings. No RSVP needed. Free Tour begins at the Peoples Exchange, one of Escalante’s most photographed historic buildings. Come along to learn more about many of the historic structures throughout town. Escalante was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 as a National Historic District with areas of noted […]
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Suzanne Gibson: Playing With Primaries
Escalante Town Park - Hands on Art Tent“Playing with Primaries” is an introduction to plein air instruction. How planning, watching and studying the shapes can take a Plein Air study from sketch to finished painting. This Year’s Instructional Workshop and Demonstration is suitable for all levels. It will be presented in Water Mixable Oils. Cost: $35 Maximum of 15 All ability levels […]
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David Hauze & Shannon Ullman: Sound Workshop
Escalante Town Park - Festival StageCome join these talented musicians as they teach the basics of using a sound board, setting up stage monitors, and speakers. No previous experience necessary as you explore the possibility of a new vocation. Cost: Free! David Hauze and Shannon Ullmann offer a captivating blend of harmony and acoustic artistry. Their voices and instruments blend […]
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Quilt Exhibition
Escalante Community CenterEvery quilt has a story. Visit the Quilt Exhibit and enjoy the art, workmanship, and history of these beautiful quilts. Also on display are some of the Best of Show winning artwork from across the years since the festival began.
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Art Exhibit & Overflow Tent Sales
Meet at Escalante Town Park PavilionThe Art Exhibit and Sale is the highlight of the festival and showcases artwork submitted for all competition categories. Each year, artists compete in the Plein Air, Studio Work and Junior categories. The festival mixes it up each year with possible Nocturne, Miniature, Drawing and Abstract competitions. The exhibit typically includes more than 200 entries […]
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Arts & Crafts Fair
Meet at Escalante Town Park PavilionArtisans, artists and crafters from around the region come to Escalante each year to share their unique products with festival attendees. The Arts & Crafts Fair is great for finding regionally made items that have a story to tell about the area and those who live and work here. Jewelry, ceramics, photography, wooden crafts, fiber […]
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Escalante Community Mural in the City Park
Meet at Escalante Town Park PavilionHelp us paint a community mural depicting the inspiring beauty of the Escalante canyonlands! This will be a six panel, 8' x 24' painting mounted on the west side of the Escalante Home Center on Scenic Highway 12. A donation of $5 is requested from every participant. Paint as much, or a little, as you […]
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David Hauze & Shannon Ullmann
Escalante Town Park - Festival StageDavid Hauze and Shannon Ullmann offer a captivating blend of harmony and acoustic artistry. Their voices and instruments blend effortlessly, creating sounds that resonate with life. Their melodies are painted with influences drawn from the wisdom of nature, the insight of poets and the simple joy of sharing beauty with others. Each song is a […]
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Jill Simkins: Mosaic Wall Art
Escalante Town Park - Hands on Art TentA mosiac artwork is a handmade tradition of using small colored stones that dates back thousands of years to the Ancient Greek and Roman era. They constructed elaborate wall decorations and geometric designs in flooring and pathways. Modern mosaics are created with all kinds of materials. Buttons, shells, charms, beads, broken pottery, ceramic plates, and […]
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Kadee Henderson Finch
Escalante Town Park - Festival StageKadee Henderson Finch is a vibrant and talented classical pianist who teaches as she performs. Feast on Bach and Brahms and other classical pieces while you prepare the questions you might have for her upcoming workshop the following day. Get your keyboards ready. Kadee Henderson Finch is an accomplished pianist and educator with 10 years […]
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Suzanne Gibson: Plein Air using a Primary Palette
Meet at Escalante Town Park PavilionPrice: Free! Note: Class taught in oils, suitable for all levels and all mediums. Join Suzanne for a demonstration and hands on art lesson. Using a primary palette Suzanne will guide you through a composition and block on layers of color. Learn color mixing and enjoy the process. Interior design, decorative arts, and painting have […]
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Gypsy Boys
Escalante Town Park - Festival StageOur own home-grown band plays jazz/fusion/rock/blues and more. And this year, featuring the music of Le Hot Jazz, in the style of Stephan Grapelli and Django Reinhardt in 1940’s Paris. Gypsy Boys is a rotating assortment of lowland desert dwellers, swing peddlers, groove tellers, tune-melters & note-welders – all good guys. Now assembled in Canyon […]
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Jam Session
Escalante Town Park - Festival StageArtists, Performers, and Festival Attendees Jam. Come one, come all, and bring your instruments; kazoos, flutes, guitars, bongos, what-have-you. Play or listen as this year's performers guide an open session. All are welcome; chops are optional. Singers are welcome too.