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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.
This year the event will be followed by a month-long exhibit in March, 2022. The artists will be invited back to exhibit studio pieces inspired from their time here in the Fall. The Colorado National Monument Association is happy to partner with the Grand Junction Art Center which will host the show in March. More information to come soon!
2021 AWARDS, given by judge Lanny Grant:
1st Place Award Sponsored by Family Health West
Subtle Sentinel Sunrise- by Kari Ganoung Ruiz
2nd Place Award Sponsored by Quick Temps, LLC
A Complement of Autumn- by Susie Hyer
3rd Place Award Sponsored by Lithic Bookstore and Gallery
Forever Friends- by Chris Kolupski
Honorable Mentions:
The Ascent- by Dan Logé
Island Morning- by Kari Ganoung Ruiz
Morning's Monuments- by Susie Hyer
When it Happens- by Chris Kolupski
More images from the amazing week. All photos taken by Christine Gearhart.
Artist Jason McCullough
Artist John Phillips
Artist Monica Esposito
Lanny Grant Judges the Show
People's Choice Award- Artist John Phillips
Artists' Choice Award- Artist Kari Ganoung Ruiz
2021 Monuments and Canyons Plein Air Invitational Artists:
Lorie Merfeld-Batson www.loriemerfeld-batson.com
Westcliffe, CO
Susie Hyer www.susiehyerstudio.com
Evergreen, CO
Don Miskin www.donmiskin.com
Logan, UT
Laura Gable www.lauragable.com
Kennewick, WA
Betsy Menand www.betsymenand.com
Ohio City, CO
Monica Esposito www.monicaespositoart.com
Whitewater, CO
Marko Marino www.markomarino.com
Cedaredge, CO
John Phillips www.johndavidphillips.com
Grand Junction, CO
Chris Kolupski www.chriskolupski.com
Rochester, NY
Loren Eakins www.loreneakins.com
Grand Junction, CO
Charlotte Quist www.charlottequistart.com
Dillon, MT
Philip Alexander Carlton www.pacarlton.com
Fruita, CO
Dan Loge www.danloge.com
Gand Junction, CO
Maggie Cook www.maggiecook.com
Grand Junction, CO
Anita Winter www.anitawinter.com
Centennial, CO
Scott Geary www.artmajeur.com/scottgeary
Santa Fe, NM
Susan Mayfield www.susanmayfield.net
Salida, CO
Kari Ganoung Ruiz www.kariganoungruiz.com
Interlaken, NY
Jason McCullough www.jasondmccullough.com
Wheat Ridge CO
Charles Morris www.charlesmorrisartstudio.com
Grand Junction, CO
Denise Gilroy www.denisegilroy.com
Naples, ID