Celebrating Fourteen Years of Art Inspired by Place ESCALANTE CANYONS A RT FESTIVAL everett ruess days September 22–October 1, 2017 Escalante, Utah www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org Plein Air Events Artists’ Reception* Thursday, September 28, 7–9pm Artist Welcome Cocktail Party* Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Saturday, September 23, 6pm *Open to registered artists, festival committee, Vagabond Inn, 115 W. Main St. volunteers and supporters, and their families. Welcome to Escalante *Open to registered artists, festival committee, volunteers and supporters, and their families. Artists, festival committee members, festival and the Escalante Canyons Art Festival! sponsors, and local art patrons mix and mingle Registered artists are welcomed to town by festival at this gathering to celebrate a successful week of It is that special time of year again, when afternoon clouds are rolling committee members, volunteers, and sponsors plein air painting by registered artists. This recep- in and out, sunlight slants on shimmering cottonwood trees, and at this special event hosted by one of the festival tion is made possible by the generous support of colors are changing along the river. It’s September in Escalante! Artists founding funders and long time patron. businesses and members of the local community and visitors from all over come to town to celebrate art and the beauty who donate food and beverages for all to enjoy. of the Escalante Canyons. Paint-Out Competition Events* Welcome to the 14th annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival— Nocturne Paint-Out Everett Ruess Days. The festival is a week-long community event that Plein Air Exhibit & Sale brings nearby neighbors and former residents, friends from near and Stamp-In: Saturday, Sept. 23, 6–8pm Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, far, and artists from all over the world, together for a week of celebra- Painting Check-In: Sunday, Sept. 24, 8am– 10am–6pm tion. Thanks to all the folks who make this annual event a success. noon, Vagabond Gallery, 115 W. Main St. Escalante Community Center The festival is the premier event in the area, and we hope you enjoy Nocturne Paint-Out is an evening-long opportu- The Plein Air Exhibit is the highlight of the festival the many opportunities it provides. Artists set up easels and paint nity for those artists who love (or want to try) to and showcases all art submitted for the Plein Air throughout the region—in Escalante and neighboring towns and coun- paint by moonlight and street lamp to capture the Competition and Paint-Out events. The show ties. We hope you enjoy our friendly accommodations and eateries and please note! essence of the area once the sun goes down. Only includes entries in oil, pastel, watercolor, and the stunning surrounding public lands. artists registered for the plein air competition are other media that have been produced during the All programming through- The Escalante Canyons Art Festival week has programming that eligible to enter the paint-out. days leading up to the show by registered artists out the festival is free and includes plein air festivities, art exhibits, demonstrations and work- Nocturne Paint-Out winners will be announced of all levels of experience. The exhibit is a great open to the public unless shops, hands-on art activities for all ages, artisans selling their cre- at the Awards Reception on Saturday evening. Art- venue for purchasing art and seeing how the otherwise noted.* ations, live entertainment, an evening of film, and an engaging speaker works submitted for the Nocturne Paint-Out may region’s rural and natural landscapes have been series that includes a special keynote event. be viewed as part of the Plein Air Exhibit on Friday interpreted and captured on canvas or paper by We are the gateway to America’s Great Outback. Please enjoy the Event venues are in the and Saturday where they can also be purchased. artists from near and far. Most works are for sale festival and your time in Escalante and come back and visit us soon! town of Escalante unless via direct sales or the silent auction that closes on Celebrate Public Lands Paint-Out clearly noted otherwise. Saturday evening. —Melani Torgersen, Escalante Mayor Tuesday, September 26 See venue map on pages Stamp-In: 7–noon 14–15. Overflow Art Sales Tent Painting Check-In: 2–5pm Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, Escalante Community Center 10am–6pm This is an exciting one-day event where artists Escalante Community Center Lawn finish a painting in the course of one day, catching As many artists create more paintings during festi- a moment in a visual impression. Only artists val week than can be entered into the competition, registered for the plein air competition are eligible to an overflow art sales tent is set up just outside the enter the paint-out. Community Center. Artworks displayed and sold This year artists will paint on our diverse and from this tent are constantly changing, so stop by beautiful surrounding public lands. which include for that piece that has to go home with you. but are not limited to Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Glen Plein Air Judges Talk Canyon National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon Friday, September 29, 9–10am and Capitol Reef National Parks and any of the Escalante Community Center great state parks in the area. Paint-Out winners will be announced at the If you’ve always wondered how judges of an art Awards Reception on Saturday evening. Artworks competition make decisions on who wins, this is on the cover: Peggy Trigg, The Fallow Field (detail), 12 x 36 in., acrylic, 2016 Artistic submitted for the Paint-Out may be viewed as an event you want to be sure to attend. Join this Excellence Award winner. Shown above is the part of the Plein Air Exhibit on Friday and Saturday year’s plein air competition judges Sandy Bell, complete painting. where they can also be purchased. Proceeds from Wayne Geary, and Maureen Sheldon to learn how sale of these paintings goes to GSEPartners. they evaluate the work submitted and ultimately make decisions on who receives awards. 2 escalante canyons art festival program design: Sandy Bell Design escalante canyons art festival 3 Plein Air Events Exhibits Anasazi Dreams Exhibit Sculptured Furniture/ September 22–30, 8am–6pm Primitive Pottery Plein Air Award Ceremony Best of Show 2003–2016 Exhibit Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder Gallery & Reception Monday, September 25, 5–7pm Colorado artist Sheri Graf-Kopp’s exhibit features Saturday, September 30, Saturday, September 30, 6–8pm Escalante Kazan Medical Center work inspired by rock writings of the ancient ones. 9–11am Escalante Community Center 570 East Moqui Lane 1540 W. Hwy. 12 Silent Auction closes: 6:30pm Stop by the new Escalante Kazan Medical Center Awards Presentation begins: 7pm GSENM Photographer-in-Residence David and Brigitte Delthony to see the Best of Show winning paintings dating Exhibit moved to Escalante in 1996 The festival closes with a reception and award back to the beginning of the festival. The collection September 22–30, 9am–6pm from Berlin, Germany. David’s ceremony open to all. Refreshments are served features a variety of styles and types of artworks. Red Canyon Visitor Center sculptured furniture echoes and a cash wine bar is available. The silent auction Since the medical center opened the collection the organic forms of red rock closes and winning bidders rejoice. More than has been on display here so the public has ready Stop by Red Canyon Visitor Center to view some country while Brigitte’s primitive $10,000 in awards are presented. access to viewing and appreciating it. of the photographs captured by Jared Warren, pottery is inspired by prehistoric cultures of the the 2017 Grand Staircase–Escalante National Colorado Plateau. Their work can be seen at Festi- Artist-in-Residence Exhibit Monument Photographer-in-Residence earlier this val Hall, but more of their art can be seen during Festival Finale Brunch* year. When not outside capturing the stunning Sunday, October 1, 9–11am Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, this open studio. Visit their website sculpturedfur- 10am–6pm, Escalante Community Center landscapes of the western US, Jared is a professor nitureartandceramics.com. Circle D Eatery, 475 W. Main St. of psychology at Brigham Young University where This no-host brunch at the close of the festival is Santa Fe based artist he teaches courses and conducts research on the last opportunity to purchase art from festival Scott Geary is the mindfulness. artists. You never know what crazy art deals you 2017 Grand Staircase- Workshops might secure at this closing event. Escalante National Monument Plein Air 60s Rock and Roll Posters Exhibit Kate Withers* Artist-in-Residence. Saturday, September 23, 10am–2pm, Painting Rocks—Sunset Workshop Scott is a long time Wednesday, September 27, 11am–1pm and Sunday, September 24, 3–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Fair supporter of the Escalante Canyons Art Festival Saturday, September 30, 10am–2pm Meet at Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Boulder Community Center, Boulder Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, and has won numerous Mixed Media awards for at 3 pm to carpool to location 10am–6pm, Festival Plaza & Festival Hall his watercolor paintings during the plein air com- Area resident Doug Howland grew up in the San Cost: $70, limited to 20 participants. petitions through the years. He is a professional Francisco Bay Area just a little behind the curve of All experience levels. Artisans, artists, crafters, and food vendors artist who often works on private installations in the first flower of hippiedom. He worked out his Register at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org from around the region come to Escalante each and around Santa Fe. aspirations by becoming a collector of great free year to share their unique products with festival advertisement posters for the events of the times.