Capture the Canyon with the Grand Canyon Field Institute

GCFI Photography Class | Photo by Mike Buchheit

Artists have been flocking to Grand Canyon for over a century in search of inspiration, adventure, and unparalleled natural beauty. The chosen creative mediums may vary, but the quest is often the same: to commune with a true natural wonder, and artistically capture one’s experience for future enjoyment.

For the past twenty years, I’ve had the pleasure of leading The Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI)—a program that offers wide-ranging, skills-based workshops to help students gain an intimate understanding of the canyon. Whether you’re an accomplished or aspiring Plein air painter, photographer, yoga enthusiast, or fiber artist, GCFI has the perfect art class for you. Each offers expert instruction, small groups, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere—as well as unfettered access to the Grand Canyon at its very best!

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.