Nocturne Art at the Monument

Please join our Community Artist in Park, Cedar Keshet for an evening of exploring nocturne art and sky gazing at Saddlehorn Picnic Area. A moonlit night can bring peaceful quiet and mystery. Both feelings are evoked in nocturnes, or paintings depicting nightfall lit by the moon, stars and lamplight.   

We will be creating simple nocturne artwork with supplies provided. No previous art skills are required, just a willingness to have fun and try a new activity.  

Cedar Keshet was raised in the desert of southern New Mexico, where riding horses and sketching the landscape shaped her deep connection to the land. Inspired by the colors, light, and vast skies of the West, she paints both outdoors and, in the studio, using oils. 

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Details: 

• Date & Time :  Friday, May 1st, 7:00 pm 

• Location: Saddlehorn Picnic Area   

• Registration: RSVPs will open April 1st- Risk forms must be signed prior to the event 

• Cost: Free and open to all – no payment required to participate. Optional Support: If you’d like to support CNMA programming like this, we suggest a donation of $10 – this is completely optional. 

• Bring: Headlamps, (We want to keep it night sky friendly, no big lights, please.) Camp chair! Bug spray, jacket or sweater, reflective clothing or safety vest, any portable art supplies you would like, but not necessary, dinner or snacks and water.  

 Note: Park passes are required. Carpooling is encouraged. The event may be cancelled or postponed due to the weather.