Grand Canyon Celebration of Art

Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, providing a vibrant experience for visitors, a venue for artists inspired by the canyon, and a successful fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at the park. 

Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to paint "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artists are tasked with capturing the ever-changing colors and light as the sun moves across the intricate layers of the canyon. 

The 15th Annual Celebration of Art was a grand success! This year featured 24 plein air artists who spent a week painting at Grand Canyon. Check out our Flickr album to view all the amazing moments.

Want to participate in the 16th Annual Celebration of Art? Applications are open now through January 15, 2024. The event is open to all artists 18 years and older with plein air experience and experience painting the Grand Canyon from the rim. Notification of acceptance will be emailed to each applicant no later than February 9, 2024.

For questions regarding the event, contact Kathy Duley at kduley@grandcanyon.org or (480) 277-0458.