In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran 2011
Third Annual Plein Air Artist Invitational at Zion National Park
The Zion National Park Foundation recognizes Thomas Moran’s impact on the history of the National Parks and in keeping with that tradition is sponsoring the third plein air art invitational aptly named “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran.” From October 31st through November 6th, 2011, 24 nationally known artists will paint in Zion National Park from the same vantage points where Moran sketched and painted. See painting locations here. |
List of Participating Artists
Click on artist's name for more information and on the artist's website to view more of their work.
Mark Bangerter Utah
Artist's Website
*Doug Braithwaite Utah
Artist Website
*Royden Card Utah
Artist Website
Michelle Chrisman New Mexico
Artist Website
*John Cogan New Mexico
Artist Website
Bets Cole Oregon
Artist Website
*Bill Cramer Arizona
Artist Website
*Cody Delong Arizona
Artist Website
*Dennis Farris Texas
Artist Website
*George W. Handrahan Utah
Artist Website
*Brad Holt Utah
Artist Webiste
*William Scott Jennings Colorado
Artist Website
Michael Chesley Johnson Arizona
Artist Website
*Donal Jolley California
Artist Website
*Roland Lee Utah
Artist Website
Gloria Miller Allen Idaho
Artist Website
David Nakabayashi New Mexico
Artist Website
*P. A. (Peter) Nisbet New Mexico
Artist Website
Sheila Savannah Arizona
Artist Website
Kathleen Strukoff New Mexico
Artist Website
*Anne Weiler-Brown Utah
Artist Website
Seth Winegar Utah
Artist Website
* Past Participants
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William Scott Jennings at Quick Draw event in Zion National Park.
Arizon Artist Bill Cramer puts final touches on his Quick Draw painting.
Anne Weiler-Brown plein air artist.
Acclaimed artist Peter Nisbet at work in Zion.
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Schedule of Events
All events take place in Zion National Park
September 20 – November 27: Participating artists exhibit at the Zion Human History Museum
October 31 – November 3: Watch artists paint from Thomas Moran's 1873 sketchbook locations
Click here for map to locations
November 4: Noon – Quick Draw, auction to follow
Location-Zion Lodge
November 4: 7:00 p.m. –Invitational Buyers Preview at Zion Nature Center
November 5 – 6: Public Wet Paint Sale
Location-Zion Nature Center
The places where Moran painted in Zion Canyon have changed to some extent since he visited in 1873. The Virgin River has twisted and turned, and trees have grown or toppled during the past 137 years, but seven sites where Moran painted in the park have been pin-pointed from previously unpublished sketches and watercolors. During the week 24 invited artists will paint in these locations and interested visitors will be provided site maps for these locations and other “Outside the Footsteps” sites to observe these fine artists from Monday, October 31, through Thursday, November 3, 2010.
A quick draw event will be held on Friday, November 4, at noon for one hour at the Zion Lodge. This will be a unique opportunity for visitors to watch great artists paint from blank canvas to finished piece. The quick draw artwork will be auctioned off immediately following the event at the Zion Lodge.
The week will culminate with a wet paint sale for the general public on Saturday and Sunday in the Zion National Park Nature Center. Each of the Invitational artists will have created three to five pieces of art during the week. The wet paint sale will continue to the public throughout the weekend.
Proceeds for the weeklong event will benefit the Zion National Park Foundation, in particular the Zion Youth Initiative, and art education in the Park.
While at Zion, Thomas Moran completed a number of sketches and studies of the landscape, which inspired him to create illustrations and paintings of Zion throughout his life. Revealing the same enthusiasm for Zion as Moran, the 24 Invitational artists will be hosted in an exhibition of their Zion plein air and studio paintings at the Human History Museum from September 20th through November 27..
Call 435-772-3264 during business hours to have your name included on the list for the Buyer's Preview. Donors interested in contributing to a purchase award please contact Lyman Hafen at 435-772-3264 or email Lyman at znha@infowest.com.
Generous contributions have been provided for the event by Terra West Management Services and Xanterra Parks and Resorts.
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