Art In The Park

About Art in the Park

Art in the Park is a hands-on, immersive experience that brings university-level art, fine art, and art education classes into the heart of Zion National Park. Co-managed by the Zion Forever Project and the Zion National Park Education team, the program offers students the opportunity to create art inspired by the iconic landscapes of Zion while also engaging directly with park visitors in meaningful and creative ways. 

All art faculty are welcome to apply. Whether you're teaching drawing, painting, or methods courses, this program offers a powerful and memorable way to enrich your students’ learning. 

Eligibility: College art professors at Southern Utah University and Utah Tech University teaching 100-level or higher art, fine art, and art education courses are eligible to apply. 

Program Location: Main Canyon of Zion National Park 

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📋 Event info about Art In The Park

Program Dates

Fall 2025:

  • Thursday, October 16
  • Thursday, October 23
  • Thursday, October 30

Spring 2026:

  • Thursday, April 2
  • Thursday, April 9
  • Thursday, April 16

Example Itinerary

  • 9:00 AM: Arrive at South Entrance of Zion National Park
  • 9:15 AM: Welcome & Overview of the Day
  • 9:40 AM: Handout art kits, assign art locations
  • 10:00 AM: Depart to assigned art locations
  • 11:00 AM: Begin creating
  • 2:30 PM: Travel back to Nature Center
  • 3:00 PM: Check in art kits & materials
  • 3:15 PM: Discussion & Debrief with Art in the Park staff
  • 4:00 PM: Depart Zion National Park

📋 Program Requirements

  • Participate in a 45-minute virtual pre-visit session via Teams.
  • Students will create art at designated park locations and engage with the public.
  • Professors must arrange university motor pool transportation and insurance.
  • Students provide their own art supplies and meals.
  • Public-use art kits will be provided on-site by Zion Forever Project.
  • End-of-day group discussion & debrief required.

How to apply

Please make sure you apply by the listed dates.

Fall 2025

🗓️ May 1 – September 1, 2025
📬 Notification: September 5, 2025

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Spring 2026

🗓️ November 1 – December 1, 2025
📬 Notification: December 5, 2025

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