Celebration of Art

Save the date for the 17th Annual Celebration of Art: September 18-21, 2025. 

Grand Canyon Conservancy's Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful Grand Canyon National Park tradition that provides a vibrant experience for visitors and a venue for artists inspired by the canyon. This year's event is presented by Lynn and Dave Rahn and the Beckman Foundation. As a fundraiser for a dedicated Art Venue at the South Rim, the goal is to use art to inspire deeper engagement and appreciation for Grand Canyon among visitors of all ages. 

Celebration of Art showcases a juried selection of artists whose works are inspired by the canyon. This year’s event brings exciting new additions, expanding to showcase a diverse range of mediums. Attendees can explore basketry, metalsmithing, drum making, photography, offering a richer and more dynamic artistic experience.

Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artwork produced during this special event is shared with the public during a six month sale and exhibition online and in-person at Historic Kolb Studio.

Proceeds from Celebration of Art will go towards creating a dedicated art venue at Grand Canyon. This location will be the hub of art activity at the canyon, displaying current collections and providing room for future acquisitions. Learn more about this project.

For questions regarding the event, contact artist@grandcanyon.org.

2025 ARTISTS

Steve Atkinson, Prescott, AZ 
Elizabeth Black, Boulder, CO 
Philip Carlton, Fruita, CO 
John D. Cogan, Farmington, NM 
Michelle Condrat, Salt Lake City, UT 
Tom Conner, Phoenix, AZ 
Bill Cramer, Prescott, AZ 
Cody DeLong, Bonfim, Porto 
Monica Esposito-Mann, Grand Junction, CO 
Linda Glover Gooch, Mesa, AZ
Bruce Gomez, Denver, CO 
Richard Graymountain, Navajo Mountain, UT 
Tom Lockhart, Colorado Springs, CO 
Tim McDavid, Houston, TX 
James McGrew, Lake Oswego, OR 
Jose Luis Nunez, San Diego, CA 
Robin Purcell, Hingham, MA 
Matagi Sorenson, Santa Fe, NM 
Kathryn Stedham, Santa Fe, NM 
Dawn Sutherland, Flagstaff, AZ 
Paula Swain, Decatur, NE 
Priscilla Tacheney, Prescott Valley, AZ 
Bennett Wakayuta, Peach Springs, AZ  

2025 CELEBRATION OF ART SPONSORS

The 17th annual Celebration of Art is hosted by Grand Canyon Conservancy on behalf of Grand Canyon National Park. Our sponsors provide significant support, and we thank them for their generous contributions.

PRESENTING SPONSORS: Lynn and Dave Rahn and the Beckman Foundation

KAIBAB SPONSORS
Jeanne and Nigel Finney

COCONINO SPONSORS
Terri Kline
The Picerne Family
Stephen and Elizabeth Watson

VISHNU SPONSORS
Andrew and Pamela Kerr
Loven Contracting
Margaret T. Morris Foundation

MEDIA SPONSORS
Fine Art Connoisseur  
Plein Air Magazine