8th Annual Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event – Call for Entry Open

Colorado National Monument Association presents 8th annual Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event

Paint the scenic red rock canyons of Colorado National Monument and the surrounding high-desert beauty in Western Colorado.

Proceeds from the exhibition provide support for education, research, outreach, and National Park Service special projects in Colorado National Monument.

Many opportunities for artists in addition to the main exhibition: optional river float painting trip, extra exhibit opportunity in 2025, and more! Submission deadline is April 1, 2024.

We hope you’ll join us for this fantastic event.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the submission form via the provided link.
• Complete payment of the $35 non-refundable Monuments and Canyons Submission Fee as outlined in the submission form.
• Submit 3 recent plein air works as outlined in the submission form.

Key Dates:

• January 1, 2024 – Call for entry opens.
• April 1, 2024- Submissions due.
• May 1, 2024 – Acceptance notifications sent.
• September 29 – October 6, 2024 – Required participation event dates.
• October 4, 2024 – Opening reception.

Read more about last year’s event here: 2023 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event.

If you have any questions, please reach out to John Lintott, jlintott@coloradonma.org.

Lead Image, Monument Overlook by Betsy Menand, Pastel.