September 2019
Plein Air Painting Competition
The Plein Air Painting Competition allows artists six full days to paint. Canvas stamping occurs at the Escalante Community Center and begins Friday, September 20. See below for dates and times. Final painting entries must be submitted on Wednesday, September 25 between 11 AM and 6 PM at the Escalante Community Center. Rules and guidelines for competing in the Escalante Canyons Plein Air Competition are detailed here: Rules and Guidelines. All registered artists must agree to these to participate in…
Nocturne Competition
New this year, the Nocturne Competition allows artists to paint throughout the week at night and enter one artwork for judging. Any media may be used. Other general competition guidelines apply. Artist Nocturne Stamp-in Escalante Community Center DAY DATE TIME Friday September 20 8 AM to NOON and 1 PM to 5 PM Saturday September 21 8 AM to NOON and 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday September 22 8 AM to NOON and 1 PM to 5 PM Monday September 23 9…
Paint the Town Paint Out
$875 in prizes Stamp-in: 7 AM to NOON / Submission: 2 PM to 5 PM "Paint the Town" is the theme for the 2019 Paint-Out. Artists will paint in and around Escalante. Proceeds will be donated to the local volunteer Fire Department/EMTs.
Plein Air Exhibit and Art Sale
The Plein Air Exhibit is the highlight of the festival and showcases all art submitted for the Plein Air Competitions. The show typically includes more than 200 entries in oil, pastel, watercolor, and other mixed media that have been produced during the days leading up to the show by registered artists of all levels of experience. The exhibit is a great venue for purchasing art and seeing how the region's rural and natural landscapes have been interpreted and captured on canvas or…
2019 GSENM Artist in Residence Exhibit
Stop by the side room of the Community Center to see the results of a month of creating art by the 2019 GSENM Artist in Residence, Carol Johansen. Carol, a Utah native, attended college with the goal to teach. With five children and one on the way, she began her teaching career in her 30’s; and after a year in the classroom, she became an art educator. The world of art opened a deep passion for creativity and renewed awareness…