Celebration of Art Returns to the South Rim

Celebration of Art at Kolb Studio | Photo by Mike Buchheit — Celebration of Art at Kolb Studio

The surefire signs that fall has arrived at Grand Canyon include bugling elk, changing leaves, and cooling temperatures. For the past eight years, one could add the annual Celebration of Art to that list.

This week-long plein air painting festival, which supports the arts at Grand Canyon National Park, takes place each September on the South Rim. This year’s installment to the series featured public presentations and demonstrations by several of the two dozen participating artists, a quick-draw competition with a live auction, and the opening ceremony for an exhibit of the artist’s work which will be on display through January 16, 2017.

This free exhibit in Kolb Studio is a “must-see” for any visitor headed to the South Rim through the winter holidays. Kudos to the Grand Canyon Association and the National Park Service for making this wonderful event possible.

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.