Monuments and Canyons Painting Event - Colorado National Monument Association

2022 Monuments and Canyons Painting Event

October 2nd - October 9th, 2022

Call for Entry is Now Closed

Monuments and Canyons Exhibition of Art

"Quiet Towers" by Artist John Phillips

The Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) and the Art Center of Western Colorado, present an exhibition with 21 juried artists who participated in the 2021 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Event.

The exhibit will take place March 4th – April 9th, 2022 at the Art Center of Western Colorado, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

The Colorado National Monument Association invited over 20 local, regional, and nationally known artists to paint in and around Colorado National Monument during the week of September 26th – October 3rd, 2021. All of the artists created works of art, outside on the spot. Now these artists are invited back for an exhibition of epic proportions. Since the outdoor painting event in Fall, each of the artists have had time at home to create 2 works of art in their studios inspired by their time exploring our geologic gem in Western Colorado. A portion of all sales will go to help the Colorado National Monument’s educational, interpretive, and scientific programs, park projects, as well as the junior ranger program.. 100% of CNMA’s proceeds stay in Colorado National Monument.

The opening reception will be held Friday, March 4th - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Currently, masks are required at the Art Center of Western Colorado

Participating Artists:

Anita Winter, Lori Batson, Betsy Menand, Charles Morris, Chris Kolupski, Charlotte Quist, Dan Logé, Jason McCullough, Kari Ganoung Ruiz, Kathleen Lanzoni, Laura Gable, Loren Eakins, Marilynn Brandenburger, Marko Marino, Monica Esposito, Maggie Cook, Rachel Pettit, Philip Carlton, John Phillips, Susan Mayfield, Susie Hyer

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Pristine Viewpoint, Independence Rock, by 2020 M&C artist Laura Gable

The 2021 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Invitational September 26th through October 3rd Wrap Up.

The Colorado National Monument Association invited 22 local, regional, and nationally known artists to paint in and around Colorado National Monument during the week of September 26th – October 3rd. This year's event was our 2nd highest grossing in the show's history. The first year being 2019 before COVID-19. We were thrilled to get back to exhibiting and meeting in person. Below are the award results as well as photos from the event itself.