<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Pe4Nr_0vip532d00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Pe4Nr_0vip532d00" width="2048" height="1365" ></figure><blockquote>The Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale is open to the public at Kolb Studio through Jan. 20, 2025.</blockquote>Proving once again that the Grand Canyon is the perfect place for artists to come and fill their canvases with the inspirational colors, shapes and shadows of this world wonder, Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), the nonprofit to the Grand Canyon National Park Service, hosted its 16th Celebration of Art fundraiser (COA) in September.Twenty-three artists from all over the Southwest, Oregon and New York spent 10 days painting from various points along the rim of the Grand Canyon. “This is my second year attending and it’s one of my favorite places to paint,” said Prescott Artist Russell Johnson. “To be able to participate in a premiere event that supports a really great cause is a joy to be a part of. The event was organized really well and GCC is wonderful. They did a really good job of taking care of us. It’s also really nice to connect with other artists and see their impressions of the Grand Canyon through their eyes.”Proceeds from the sales of the artwork during Celebration of Art support a fund for a dedicated art and exhibition venue at Grand Canyon National Park. “This year’s Celebration of Art is extra special because we’ve finally identified a location for an art and exhibition venue at the South Rim! For 16 years, the Grand Canyon Conservancy has been raising funds for this venue through this event and now we have worked with the park towards making the venue a reality. This is the perfect spot as the space was originally an exhibit hall when it opened in 1957,” said Mindy Riesenberg, GCC chief communications officer. The location will be at Park Headquarters.A total of four Prescott artists attended the event.“This is my ninth year attending COA and the staff and volunteers did an excellent job. Not an easy task organizing us artists and putting this together,” said Prescott artist Robert Goldman. “I really enjoyed spending time with the other artists and interacting with them. To be able to stay there for 10 days showcased the immenseness of the Grand Canyon and the changing weather and I really got a full picture.”“This was my first time attending and I really enjoyed it. It kept me busy! Although we had a little wind and cold, it all worked out well and it was so nice meeting other artists,” said Prescott artist G. Eric Slayton.The Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale is open to the public at Kolb Studio through Jan. 20, 2025. Art may also be purchased online at www.grandcanyon.org. QCBNBy V. Ronnie Tierney, QCBNPhotos by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Prescott artist Robert Goldman marked his ninth year at the Celebration of Art fundraising event. “To be able to stay there for 10 days showcased the immenseness of the Grand Canyon and the changing weather, and I really got a full picture.” </div></body>

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The Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale is open to the public at Kolb Studio through Jan. 20, 2025. Proving once again that the Grand Canyon is the perfect place for artists to come and fill their canvases with the inspirational colors, shapes and shadows of this world wonder, Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), the nonprofit to the Grand Canyon National Park Service, hosted its 16th Celebration of Art fundraiser (COA) in September.