Colorado National Monument Association
Supporting Colorado's Geologic Gem
Upcoming Events
Science backs up our view that nature is good for your mental and physical health! That's why we create events and programs to bring in people from all backgrounds - get out, get involved and reap the benefits of being in nature!
October 4, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2023 Monuments & Canyons Plein Air Event
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Join CNMA for our 7th annual Monuments and Canyons outdoor painting event
The Colorado National Monument Association has invited 24 local, regional, and nationally recognized artists to come and paint at Colorado National Monument, as well as the surrounding BLM National Conservation Areas (NCAs) for the week. Artists will be painting anywhere in the monument, McInnis Canyons (NCA), Rabbit Valley, and the Dominguez-Escalante Canyons (NCA). The artists will then have an exhibition starting Friday, October 6th and running through Sunday, October 8th at the Carlson Vineyards Tasting Room on the 5th block of Main Street, downtown Grand Junction. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit Colorado National Monument’s youth and educational programs, scientific research, and National Park Service special projects.
Thursday – Sunday have events that are open to the public, see events calendar for details.
Learn more about the 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event here.
Artwork Image – No Thoroughfare by Anita Winter