In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran:
Plein Air Artist Invitational at Zion National Park 2010

Plan your visit for Monday, November 1 through Sunday, November 7 to see this great event!

    The Zion National Park Foundation recognizes Thomas Moran’s impact on the history of the National Parks and in keeping with that tradition is sponsoring a plein air art invitational aptly named “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran.” 
     During the first week in November, 2010, twenty two nationally known artists will paint in Zion National Park from the same vantage points where Moran sketched and painted. Interested visitors will be provided site maps for these locations and other "Outside the Footsteps" sites to observe these fine artists painting from Monday, November 1, through Thursday, November 4, 2010.
     Friday, November 5th at noon, a quick draw auction will be held at Zion Lodge The artists have one hour to take a blank canvas to a finished painting. A lively auction is sure to follow as it is a rare opportunity to purchase a painting you saw the artist create!
     November 6th and 7th the artists paintings from the week can be seen and purchased at the Zion Nature Center.
   Participating artists will exhibit past Zion paintings at the Zion Human History Museum October 13th to November 29th. This is a great opportunity if you are unable to visit Zion during the plein air week.
          To see a list of artists and a schedule of events click here.
          Event proceeds benefit the Zion National Park Foundation, the Zion Human History Museum, and support art education in Zion National Park.
          For more information call 435-772-3264 or 800-635-3959.