In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran 2012
Fourth Annual Plein Air Artist Invitational at Zion National Park
Celebrating the iconic artist Thomas Moran's place in the history of Zion Canyon, the Zion National Park Foundation will host the Fourth Annual “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran Plein Air Art Invitational,” November 4 - 12, 2012. The event will bring together 25 of the country's finest landscape artists to paint in the places Moran sketched in Zion Canyon. The artists will paint plein air (on location) throughout the week at the same vantage points where Moran first made his Zion sketches. Park visitors that week will have many unique opportunities to witness these great artists at work in the park through daily demonstrations, lectures and workshops.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
An exhibit of samples of the artists' studio work will hang in the Zion Human History Museum from September 17 to November 12.
This year is our inaugural year of the Masters' Category. Three artists have been selected to be represented at La Fave Gallery in Springdale. Their studio pieces and plein air pieces will be for sale at this prestigous gallery. A special evening, Thursday, November 8, is planned exclusively for our contributors.
MASTERS CATEGORY PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
William Scott Jennings, Boulder, Colorado
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Peter Nisbet, Sante Fe, New Mexico
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Kate Starling, Rockville, Utah
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On the evening of Friday, November 9, the Zion Nature Center will be transformed into an art gallery as more than 130 paintings produced during the week will be hung for a Gala Reception and sale to invited guests. The wet paint sale continues to the general public on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, November 10-12, at the Nature Center.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Mark Bangerter, North Salt Lake City, Utah
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Joshua Been, Salida, Colorado
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 Arlene Braithwaite, Cedar City, Utah
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John Cogan, Farmington, New Mexico
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Bill Cramer, Prescott, Arizona
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Linda Dellandre, Montgomery, Texas
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Cody DeLong, Cottonwood, Arizona
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Linda Glover Gooch, Mesa, Arizona
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Damien Gonzales, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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George Handrahan, Kaysville, Utah
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Brad Holt, Cedar City Utah
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Donal Jolley, Rimforest, California
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Becky Joy, Phoenix, Arizona
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Buffalo Kaplinski, Elizabeth, Colorado
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David Koch, Richmond, Utah
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Mike Kowalski, Norland Washington
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Roland Lee, St. George, Utah
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Gloria Miller Allen, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Michael Obermeyer, Laguna Beach, California
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Dave Santillanes, Fort Collins, Colorado
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Kathleen Strukoff, Las Vegas,Nevada
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Anne Weiler-Brown, Rockville, Utah
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An exhibit of the artists’ studio work will hang in the Zion Human History Museum for a month before the event. Invited artists will arrive in the canyon on November 4th and paint through Monday, November 12. Site maps will be available for visitors indicating where they can view the artists at work.
On the evening of Friday, November 9th, the Zion Nature Center will be converted into an art gallery as more than 130 paintings produced during the week will be hung for a sale to invited guests. During the evening, generous purchase awards will be announced. The wet paint sale continues for the general public on Saturday through Monday, November 10th - 12th, at the Nature Center.
In the early afternoon on Saturday, November 10th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, a “quick-draw” event will be held on the Zion Lodge lawn beneath Zion Canyon’s towers of stone. This is a highly enjoyable event, well worth a visit to the park. A lively auction of the quick-draw pieces will follow.
Proceeds from the event go to the Zion National Park Foundation and support important projects in Zion National Park. This year, funds raised by the event will support Zion’s ongoing “Art in the Park” programs, and the park’s “Youth Education Initiative,” making it possible for children throughout the area to visit the park and have a potentially life-changing educational experience.
This event combines art and philanthropy, both of which played a crucial role in the formation of national parks like Zion. Make plans now to visit during this wonderful event and witness artists and supporters of the park continue this rich tradition, preserving the wonder that is Zion National Park for future generations.
     
       
All events take place in Zion National Park. See schedule of events here.
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.
See painting locations here.
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