Artists and Vendors; The Canyons Are Calling You
The Escalante Canyons Art Festival is celebrating its 19th year and is ramping up for its 2023 season while recruiting new talent.
Come celebrate the stunning public lands of Utah’s canyon country. Hosted in Escalante, Utah, along Scenic Byway 12 between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks, in the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Plein air and studio competitions, art exhibits, on-site sales, workshops, demonstrations, arts and crafts, live music, guided walks, and much more.
The event has grown from its inception featuring local artisans to include artists from around the country and overseas. Organizers are always eager to meet more creative geniuses!
Escalante Canyons Art Festival early enrollment begins in April for the Plein Air and Studio work, with a deadline of September 18. Other special competitions include Nocturne, Miniatures, Quick Draw, and Paint-Out, along with a junior category.
New for 2023, artists are invited to register to submit studio work in the competition and miniatures to be sold for a fundraiser. Recognition varies in each category. In total more than $11,000 will be awarded in prize money.
Whether rendering a three-hour finished entry in the park, a 24-hour piece within city limits, or a nocturnal under a star-studded sky, plein air or studio, miniature or larger, any media can be used, and multiple pieces can be stamped for competition. The variety is endless and inspiring.
From the arid desert canyons to the snow-capped peaks of Boulder Mountain and Griffin Top, each scene evokes a different interpretation, enriched by the southern Utah palette. We invite you to answer the call to be inspired in southern Utah at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival on September 15-24, 2023.
Visit www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org and click on ‘Artist Registration’ for more detailed information.
Vendors – The Escalante Canyons Art Festival also provides a great opportunity for artisans to showcase their skills and display original, handcrafted wares for sale. Paintings, jewelry, clothing, scarves, wood carvings, leatherwork, furniture, photography, etc., are some of the many festival offerings, along with food and beverages.
Items sold by vendors should be made by the hand of the artist or relate to the theme of the festival.
Early Registration Ends June 30. Visit www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org and click on Vendor Registration.
We’ll see you at the Escalante Canyons Art Festival – September 15-24, 2023.
