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Escalante Canyons Art Festival Brochure- UTI RUNIME Funders, Donors, & Supporters gR� Many thanks to our generous and amazing funders, FESTIUAI donors, volunteers and supporters. FOUNDING FUNDERS Steve Roberts The Family of Georgie Meinert (Mark Austin & Page and Steve Witzdam) Winnie Washburn and Harriet Priska Kent Cottam Arnold & Deon Alvey Garfield County Commission & Travel Council Gibbs Smith The Ruess Family COLORADO PLATEAU ($5000+) Eccles Foundation Garfield County Office of Tourism Utah Office of Tourism ESCALANTE CANYONS ($2500+) Bob & Karin Simmons Glen Canyon Natural History Association AQUARIUS PLATEAU ($1000+) Austin-Witzdam Builders, LLC Escalante Outfitters Grand Staircase—Escalante Partners Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area Steve Roberts Ruthanne Oliver GRAND STAIRCASE ($500+) Circle D Motel & Eatery Escalante Boulder Chamber of Commerce Escalante City Steve & Page Witzdam Dennis & Dana Waggoner KAIPAROWITS PLATEAU ($250+) Bob & Lisa Hartman Fred Kovol Shooting Star RV Park Jerry & Monica Taylor CIRCLE CLIFFS ($100+) Troy Anderson Allysia Angus Boulder Art Council Cottom's Oil Cowboy Country Inn Garkane Energy Gael & Tom Hill Sandy Larsen John & Peggy Meisenbach Jens & Kathy Munthe Pole's Place Motel Harriet Priska Rainbow Country Bed & Breakfast Laura Smith Paul & Catherine Thalmann Joan Vitale Michelle Weaver GLEN CANYON ($50+) Alan Day Panguitch Drugs Joette Marie Rex Mark & Vicki Saunto State Bank of Southern Utah Cate Vining DONATIONS A -Squared Design Boots Cafd Boulder Mountain Lodge Bryce Valley Tours Canyon Country Lodge Color Country Art Supply Croft Remodeling Driggs Digs Plein Air Escalante Outfitters Float-Werks (Escalante Paddle Board and Kayak Rental) Jessica Frogly Glen Canyon NHA Griffin Grocery Heritage Natural Finishes High Adventure Gas and ATVs Moab Plein Air Rising DT Ranch Serenidad Gallery Shooting Star RV Park Skyhoopi Subway Torrey House Press Wild Rivers Plein Air SPECIAL THANKS Canyons of Escalante RV Park Escalante City Escalante Elementary School Escalante Heritage Center Escalante High School Escalante Historic Showhouse Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Employees Escalante Kazan Medical Center Etched Magazine Charley Johnson Kim Norris KNPR KUER KUPR Plein Air Magazine Steve Roberts South Central Communications Southern Utah Independent Publishing Southwest Art Magazine GLEN CANYON 4P11 L i F E �NAM 11L 111sTO11 GhoHCE S..AftD Dol.oRES DORS ECC1,ES TAH nticocinrir�N Qifnitl --'� ... ,aa F o U N D A T I D N E L E V A T E D C 1 le 1 E �C� J deV ry . Flit 11�1�L//-\{+�Ll+�-- ��c�� B Garkane _/ ci air 1 446---- iIkuer p S�j 1+tt A�South Central etched w°".'9 90.1 UTAH PUBLIC RADIB art v COMMUNICATIONS FES September 22 -October 1, 2017 Escalante, Utah The Escalante Canyons Art Festival is a program of Envision Escalante, a non-profit 507c3 organization that seeks to be a www.escalantecanyonsartfestival.org catalyst for a vibrant, self-sustaining community by encouraging an appreciation of the arts, working towards preserving the local heritage, and fostering community pride. PLEASE NOTE! All programming through- out the festival is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.* Event venues are in the town of Escalante unless clearly noted otherwise. See venue map on pages 14-15• Welcome to Escalante and the Escalante Canyons Art Festival! It is that special time of year again, when afternoon clouds are rolling in and out, sunlight slants on shimmering cottonwood trees, and colors are changing along the river. It's September in Escalante! Artists and visitors from all over come to town to celebrate art and the beauty of the Escalante Canyons. Welcome to the 14th annual Escalante Canyons Art Festival— Everett Ruess Days. The festival is a week-long community event that brings nearby neighbors and former residents, friends from near and far, and artists from all over the world, together for a week of celebra- tion. Thanks to all the folks who make this annual event a success. The festival is the premier event in the area, and we hope you enjoy the many opportunities it provides. Artists set up easels and paint throughout the region—in Escalante and neighboring towns and coun- ties. We hope you enjoy our friendly accommodations and eateries and the stunning surrounding public lands. The Escalante Canyons Art Festival week has programming that includes plein air festivities, art exhibits, demonstrations and work- shops, hands-on art activities for all ages, artisans selling their cre- ations, live entertainment, an evening of film, and an engaging speaker series that includes a special keynote event. We are the gateway to America's Great Outback. Please enjoy the festival and your time in Escalante and come back and visit us soon! —Melani Torgersen, Escalante Mayor o N THE COVER: Peggy Trigg, The Fallow Field (detail), 12 x 36 in., acrylic, 2016 Artistic Excellence Award winner. Shown above is the complete painting. Plein Air Events Artist Welcome Cocktail Party* Saturday, September 23, 6pm Vagabond Inn, 115 W. Main St. *Open to registered artists, festival committee, volunteers and supporters, and theirfamilies. Registered artists are welcomed to town by festival committee members, volunteers, and sponsors at this special event hosted by one of the festival founding funders and long time patron. Paint -Out Competition Events* NOCTURNE PAINT -OUT Stamp -In: Saturday, Sept. 23, 6-8pm Painting Check -In: Sunday, Sept. 24, 8am— noon, Vagabond Gallery, 115 W. Main St. Nocturne Paint -Out is an evening -long opportu- nity for those artists who love (or want to try) to paint by moonlight and street lamp to capture the essence of the area once the sun goes down. Only artists registered for the plein air competition are eligible to enter the paint -out. Nocturne Paint -Out winners will be announced at the Awards Reception on Saturday evening. Art- works submitted for the Nocturne Paint -Out may be viewed as part of the Plein Air Exhibit on Friday and Saturday where they can also be purchased. CELEBRATE PUBLIC LANDS PAINT -OUT Tuesday, September 26 Stamp -In: 7—noon Painting Check -In: 2-513m Escalante Community Center This is an exciting one -day event where artists finish a painting in the course of ane day, catching a moment in a visual impression. Only artists registered for the plein air competition are eligible to enter the paint -out. This year artists will paint on our diverse and beautiful surrounding public lands. which include but are not limited to Grand Staircase—Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks and any of the great state parks in the area. Paint -Out winners will be announced at the Awards Reception on Saturday evening. Artworks submitted for the Paint -Out may be viewed as part of the Plein Air Exhibit on Friday and Saturday where they can also be purchased. Proceeds from sale of these paintings goes to GSEPartners. Artists' Reception* Thursday, September 28, 7—gpm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center *Open to registered artists, festival committee, volunteers and supporters, and theirfamilies. Artists, festival committee members, festival sponsors, and local art patrons mix and mingle at this gathering to celebrate a successful week of plein air painting by registered artists. This recep- tion is made possible by the generous support of businesses and members of the local community who donate food and beverages for all to enjoy. Plein Air Exhibit & Sale Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm Escalante Community Center The Plein Air Exhibit is the highlight of the festival and showcases all art submitted for the Plein Air Competition and Paint -Out events. The show includes entries in oil, pastel, watercolor, and other media that have been produced during the days leading up to the show by registered artists of all levels of experience. The exhibit is a great venue for purchasing art and seeing how the region's rural and natural landscapes have been in and captured on canvas or paper by artists from near and far. Most works are for sale via direct sales or the silent auction that closes on Saturday evening. Overflow Art Sales Tent Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm Escalante Community Center Lawn As many artists create more paintings during festi- val week than can be entered into the competition, an overflow art sales tent is set up just outside the Community Center. Artworks displayed and sold from this tent are constantly changing, so stop by for that piece that has to go home with you. Plein Air judges Talk Friday, September 29, g—loam Escalante Community Center If you've always wondered how judges of an art competition make decisions on who wins, this is an event you want to be sure to attend. join this year's plein air competition judges Sandy Bell, Wayne Geary, and Maureen Sheldon to learn how they evaluate the work submitted and ultimately make decisions on who receives awards. 2 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL PROGRAM DESIGN: Sandy Bell Design ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 3 Plein Air Events Plein Air Award Ceremony & Reception Saturday, September 3o, 6-8pm Escalante Community Center Silent Auction closes: 6:3opm Awards Presentation begins: 7pm The festival closes with a reception and award ceremony open to all. Refreshments are served and a cash wine bar is available. The silent auction closes and winning bidders rejoice. More than $10,000 in awards are presented. Festival Finale Brunch* Sunday, October i, 9—iiam Circle D Eatery, 475 W. Main St. This no -host brunch at the close of the festival is the last opportunity to purchase art from festival artists. You never know what crazy art deals you might secure at this closing event. Arts & Crafts Fair Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm, Festival Plaza & Festival Hall Artisans, artists, crafters, and food vendors from around the region come to Escalante each year to share their unique products with festival attendees. The Arts & Crafts Fair is great for find- ing regionally made items that have a story to tell about the area and those who live and work here. Jewelry, ceramics, photography, wooden crafts, fiber goods and an array of items can be found. Featured Vendor Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm, Festival Hall, vendor booth Troy Anderson of Spoonwright, creates a wide variety of spoons and other kitchen utensils made out of wood with emphasis on reclaimed or salvaged wood. Their products are both functional and lovely works of art. 4 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL Exhibits Best of Show 2003-2016 Exhibit Monday, September 25, 5-7Pm Escalante Kazan Medical Center 57o East Moqui Lane Stop by the new Escalante Kazan Medical Center to see the Best of Show winning paintings dating back to the beginning of the festival. The collection features a variety of styles and types of artworks. Since the medical center opened the collection has been on display here so the public has ready access to viewing and appreciating it. Artist -in -Residence Exhibit Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm, Escalante Community Center Santa Fe based artist Scott Geary is the 2017 Grand Staircase- Escalante National t Monument Plein Air Artist -in -Residence. Scott is a long time supporter of the Escalante Canyons Art Festival and has won numerous Mixed Media awards for his watercolor paintings during the plein air com- petitions through the years. He is a professional artist who often works on private installations in and around Santa Fe. Featured Artist Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam-6pm, Festival Hall vendor booth "Painting the Town" is the focus of Harriet Priska's watercolor paintings to bring fine art into the homes of residents of Escalante and fond memories LO former residents and descendants. Harriet publishes prints, cards and calendars and does commissions to engage everyone in her endeavor. Quilt Exhibit Friday & Saturday, September 29 & 30, loam—qpm, People's Exchange, 105 North Center St. Every quilt has a story. Visit the Quilt Exhibit and enjoy the art, workmanship, and history of these beautiful quilts. Anasazi Dreams Exhibit September 22-30, gam-6pm Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder Colorado artist Sheri Graf-Kopp's exhibit features work inspired by rock writings of the ancient ones. GSENM Photographer -in -Residence Exhibit September 22-30, gam-6pm Red Canyon Visitor Center Stop by Red Canyon Visitor Center to view some of the photographs captured by Jared Warren, the 2017 Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument Photographer -in -Residence earlier this year. When not outside capturing the stunning landscapes of the western US, Jared is a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University where he teaches courses and conducts research on mindfulness. 6os Rock and Roll Posters Exhibit Saturday, September 23, ioam-2pm, Wednesday, September 27, iiam—ipm and Saturday, September 30, ioam-2pm Boulder Community Center, Boulder Area resident Doug Howland grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area just a little behind the curve of the first flower of hippiedom. He worked out his aspirations by becoming a collector of great free advertisement posters for the events of the times. Exhibit displayed by the Boulder Arts Council. Open Studio G. K. Reiser Private Studio Wednesday & Thursday, September 27 & 28, iiam-5131111, 220 South 200 West G. K. Reiser invites you to explore his private gallery and studio where you will discover an ever changing contemporary oasis of paintings, sculp- ture and furniture. Serenidad Gallery Thursday, September 28, ioam-2pm 170 South ioo West Stop by Serenidad Gallery to see the watercolors of Harriet Young Priska and Rachel Dowd Bentley Harriet is "painting the town" and preserving the pioneer charm of Escalante with her work. Rachel painted homes, historic buildings, and schools in northern California and Gold Rush Nevada for 45 years until she passed in 1991. Sculptured Furniture/ Primitive Pottery Gallery Saturday, September 30, 9—n a m 1540 W. Hwy. 12 David and Brigitte Delthony moved to Escalantein 1996 from Berlin, Germany. David's sculptured furniture echoes the organic forms of red rock country while Brigitte's primitive pottery is inspired by prehistoric cultures of the Colorado Plateau. Their work can be seen at Festi- val Hall, but more of their art can be seen during this open studio. Visit their website sculpturedfur- nitureartandceramics.com. Workshops Kate Withers* Painting Rocks—Sunset Workshop Sunday, September 24, 3-8:3opm Meet at Escalante Interagency Visitor Center at 3 pm to carpool to location Cost: $70, limited to 20 participants. All experience levels. Register at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org A late afternoon painting expedition in the Utah high desert. This workshop will focus on rock structures, strong composition and value design, reflected light, aerial perspective, and capturing the beautiful drama of light on stone. A short demo will involve two paint studies. Kate Withers is a professional artist living a great nomadic lifestyle—warm deserts in winter— mountains in summer. Her home base is currently in Torrey—the Capitol Reef region—an outdoor painter's paradise. Primarily a landscape painter, her focus is to create a convincing sense of place, of being there, the stunning light, and radiant colors. ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL. 5 Workshops Bonnie Griffith* Pastel Painting Landscapes Monday, September 25 OR Thursday, September 28 9am-5Pm both days Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Patio Cost: $loo, limited to 20 participants each workshop. Register at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org join Bonnie Griffith for this workshop and punch up your pastel painting skills! This class will focus on pastel techniques that Bonnie uses to create dynamic landscapes in the studio and in plein air. You will work on two different papers (provided by instructor) and learn the value of underpaint- ing plus other points to achieve paintings with a punch. Attendees should bring easels, small sketch- book, a couple of one-half to -1 inch old, soft brushes, (for underpainting), soft pastels, some dark and light values of hard pastel sticks, latex gloves (optional), aprons and any of your usual pastel painting supplies. Bonnie will provide two options of paper to be used in the workshop. Some favorite pastel sticks will be available for students to purchase. Bonnie Griffith is an artist who paints the western land- scape in pastel and oil. She captures the essence of the land in bold, strong color in representational fashion. Bon- nie has studied with Lorenzo Chavez, Robert Moore, Clark Mitchell and others. Her work is represented by galleries in ID, MT, WA, and OR. She was the 2015 Artist in Residence at the Grand Staircase—Escalante National Monument. Bonnie participates in numerous plein air events throughout the west. View more of Bonnie's work at bonniegriffith.com. G ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL Maureen Sheldon* Monoprint and Matisse Meet in Escalante— the En Plein Air Printmaking Experience Two day workshop, Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27, gam-5Pm Vagabond Inn Barn Cost: $200 + $140 for supplies Beginner and intermediate experience. Register at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org In this two-day workshop Maureen will share a unique insight into the world of printing in our modern times. She will provide an overview of the possibilities related to print in 2017 and then will take the class into the world of the hand produced print. While the majority of the workshop will focus on the monoprinting style with use of cut-outs, masks, and blockers, relief printmaking will be mixed in so two styles of printmaking are covered overall. Monoprints are known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques; it is essentially a printed painting. The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are alike. The beauty of this medium is also in its spontaneity and its combination of printmaking, painting, and drawing media. Matisse is referenced in the course name as he embraced all the tools in the printmak- ers tool -kit. We can take inspiration from some of his work. Non-toxic printing methods are the focus and all materials used in the workshop will be non- toxic, water-based ink. An outdoors lover and environmentalist at heart, Maureen Sheldon is currently Vice Chair at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, who's mission is motivating individuals and communi- ties to care for the environment through educa- tion, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation. She is also a New England delegate for Wilder- ness preservation and supports promotion of America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. Many of her creative inspirations come from these interests and appreciations. View more of Maureen's work at agentquinze.com. Loretta Domaszewskii° Expressive Landscape Painting Thursday, September 28, noon -5 pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room Cost: $125 (including materials), limited to 20 participants. Register at escalantecanyonsartfestival.org Want to loosen up your painting technique? Build confidence by creating with layers of bold expression. A solid foundation in drawing is key to successful landscape painting. Learn to paint like you draw with expressive gestures of movement, rhythm, variety, and harmony. Covering essential art elements with drawing and painting techniques in a new way, building the basis for strong compo- sitions. A class packed with information in a fun, relaxed environment so you are inspired to keep painting on your own. Loretta Domanzewski is a contemporary artist from Bozeman, Montana who creates visual poetry of the beauty of the land. The phenomenon of nature is the source of Loretta's expressionist styled paintings, sculptures, conceptual instal- lations, and public art. Each year, she aspires to show annually in exhibitions that benefit non-profit organizations. This endeavor has been a life long pursuit, a way to educate and support community. Loretta was selected as the 2016 Grand Stair- case–Escalante National Monument Plein Air Artist -in -Residence. View more of Loretta's work at lorettafineart.com. Hands -O" A Nancy Lewis Introductory Hands-on Painting Outside Saturday, September 23, g–iiam Boulder Town Park Pavilion AND Saturday, September 30, Ilam–ipm Hands -On Art Tent, Festival Plaza FREE and open to all ages 7 and up, but limited to 12 people. Email info@escalan- tecanyonsartfestival.org to reserve a space. Bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and maybe bug spray. Nancy Lewis will lead an outside painting adven- ture which is open for anyone with a creative spirit—no experience necessary—bring the whole family. She will start with an explanation of what plein air means and give a short demo on how to use brushes, mix colors, and how to make darks and lights. This will be followed by everyone paint- ing for an hour to explore your imagination and inner artist. Non-toxic materials will be provided, along with instructions and guidance. Bring your creative mind and old clothes because you will get messy, after all it is plein air painting. Nancy Lewis com- bines her love for the great outdoors, travel- ing and painting. With bold brushstrokes, dynamic value range and a unique approach to color, Lewis' art captures the amazing changing light of the west. In 2012 she was the first Artist -in -Residence at the Escalante—Grand Staircase National Monument. Nancy has participated in the Zion, Cedar Breaks, and Rockville Plein Air Invitational events. Besides painting outdoors, she can be found painting in her studio from time to time in Palisade, Colorado as well as teaching art classes, and workshops. View more of Nancy's work at nancylewisart.com. ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 7 Hands -On Art Scott Geary Hike -In Watercolor Painting Orientation: Monday, September 25, 5-7Pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room Hike: Thursday, September 28, 9am-5Pm Meet at Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Parking Lot Email info@escalantecanyonsartfestival.org to reserve a space. Join 2017 GSENM Artist -in -Residence, Scott Geary for a day of hiking and painting. He will highlight how to travel light and paint with watercolors to capture natural settings away from the roads in more remote settings. This is Scott's favorite way to paint and he's excited to share his techniques with others. Bonnie Griffith* Alcohol Inks on Tiles Tuesday, September 26, 7-9Pm Escalante Visitor Center Conference Room Cost: $10, limited to 20 participants. Bring latex or vinyl gloves and an apron. Email info@escalantecanyonsartfestival.org to reserve a space. Get ready to create! Use alcohol based inks to create impressionistic or abstract art on ceramic " tiles and Yupo paper. The inks are brilliant in color and can blend in freeform patterns or be applied with a brush for more controlled designs. This is a medium that is enjoyed by artists of all levels! See Bonnie's biography on page 6 and view more of her work at bonniegriffith.com. Scott Geary Pushpin Collage Friday, September 29, iiam–spm Collage to be created intermittently throughout the day—stop by as you have time. Hands -On Art Tent, Festival Plaza Join 2017 Artist in Residence Scott Geary to create a Push Pin Collage. Large sheets of drawing paper and drawing/painting supplies will be provided for participants. After the paper has been drawn or painted on, it is cut into irregular shapes and attached to a large panel with push pins. The idea here is to make a large, colorful , ever-changing, abstract painting. This project is especially good for who don't consider themselves to be "artists." It is free -form, spontaneous and does not require participants to know how to draw realistically. The goal is creative fun come to life. Lisa Hartman Natural Element Owls Friday, September 29,1:30-2:3opm Hands -On Art Tent, Festival Plaza Owls are a part of our natural habitat here in the Grand Staircase-Escalante region. They live in the Pinyon-Juniperwoodland–some live underground, while others live in town nesting in tree cavities or barn rafters. Join us to create an owl figure made from natural elements found in Escalante. This activity is appropriate for children 8-18. Younger children need supervision. Scott Geary Throwdown Assemblage Art Saturday, September 30, 1:30-5Pm Hands -On Art Tent, Festival Plaza Join 2017 Artist in Residence Scott Geary to create a Throwdown Assemblage Artwork. This project is a large-scale "anything goes" assemblage piece. Paint, brushes, tools and "found objects" (aka junk) are attached to a large sheet of Masonite and participants are invited to work spontane- ously. You can attach various objects, paint them, attach more stuff, paint more, etc. The result is a complex, wacky, sometimes quite beautiful piece of contemporary art. Throwdowns can be hugely fun (but messy. .. don't wear your best clothes) and are an excellent way to get people involved with the artistic process. Demonstrations Maureen Sheldon The Art of Monoprints Saturday, September 23, 6-8pm AND Friday, September 29, Harr fpm Vagabond Inn Barn Maureen Sheldon will be demonstrating the art of monoprints and will be using cutouts to help cre- ate shapes within the print. Monoprints are easy, fun, and fit the en plein air spirit perfectly! See Maureen's biography on page 6 and view more of Maureen's work at agentquinze.com. Carol Johansen The Essence of Nocturne Painting Saturday, September 23, 9Pm Wide Hollow Reservoir Painting nocturnes is exciting! Bring your gear and a headlight. Learn the essentials to a visual idea for painting in the dark on location, or even in the studio from photos when you arrive back home. Carol Johansen is a landscape artist living in rural Utah. She enjoys traveling extensively throughout the West exploring the space and rhythm of her surroundings, employing strokes of expressive color. Carol prefers to paint directly from life, painting en plein air scenes filled with the ever changing landscape from daylight into dark. She graduated from Brigham Young Univer- sity. See more of Carol's work at caroljohansen. com. Stephen Van Handel Nocturnes by Moonlight, Headlight, or Imagined Light Saturday, September 23, 9Pm Wide Hollow Reservoir Join Stephen Van Handel for a nighttime paint- ing adventure along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir. When Stephen retired from his career three years ago as an art director and designer in adver- tising, he thought he would return to music. He worked in big Los Angeles agencies during the day and recorded music into the wee hours of night. Music was his way of staying absolutely passion- ate. A year after retirement he picked up the brush again and fell in love with "a meditation." As he says, "I hadn't painted since art school and the rediscovery of fine art—through canvas and oil paint—brings me the joy of following my bliss and staying on this newfound 'painter's path."' Stephen's first entry into a plein air competition was with ECAF last year, where he -won Best of Show—Oil/Acrylic. 8 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 9 Demonstrations Peggy Trigg Bring the Landscape to Life Sunday, September 24, 8am Meet at Escalante Town Park In this demo, Peggy will help you understand how to free up your painting style with strong use of design w elements like color choices, value, line and shape. Peggy works loose and fast and -- most often with the largest brush possible or painting spatula. Her lively work emphasizes the feeling of the place, not an exact replication. She works in acrylics, enjoying the bold, intense color. If you are looking for a demo that will help you to loosen up, this is the one. Peggy Trigg was born in Santa Fe and raised on cat- tle ranches outside the old mining towns of Cerrillos and Madrid in New Mexico. Her love for the country is evident in the expressive quality of her plain air work. "I love to try to capture the spirit, or the energy of the place. The exact representation is not my goal. The essence of the land is what I strive for." Peggy's work is shown in numerous galleries in New Mexico and Colorado and can also be seen in many public buildings, through local Public Arts initiatives. See more of Peggy's work at peggytrigg.com. Julia Seelos Outdoors—Oils Alla Prima Monday, September 25, Loam Meet at Escalante Town Park Painting in the outdoors, known as "plein air" allows the artist to experience the beauty of a place while attempting to capture in paint the shapes, colors, and textures that make it special. The experience of painting with oils can be both rewarding and frustrating. A few basic principles coupled with careful obser- vation arms the artist with the tools to grow in their journey to become a better painter. Julia will cover her set-up and equipment and how they help her in difficult environments. a Using practiced ' steps to facilitate speed she will cover the basics of com- position and color theory and how she approaches a painting. Julia has participated in many prestigious plein air events including 11 years in the Carmel Art Festival, and the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art five times. Her paintings have been selected for numerous landscape exhibitions and garnered many awards. She is a Signature Member of LPAPA and MBPAPA. See more of her work at juliaseelosgallery.com. Lewis Williams BOGO: Two for One Painting Monday, September 25, 3Pm Meet at Escalante Town Park -1 This demonstration is t _ more about a painting �4 experience than a daily practice, but it might lead into a new way of working or seeing. The two for one, ironically, will involve painting two paintings of the same view at the same time. One paint- ing will be done with direct observation while the other, facing his back to the scene, will be painted from memory. Williams will challenge himself to paint by memory to see how the mental power of observation is effected when delayed from the actual observed landscape. Does quality decline or might it improve? Could this be a tool to simplify those big shapes and values and not bog down in all the tiny detail that ruins innovation? Robert Henri discusses a similar approach in his book, The Art Spirit. Lewis's art interests are wide and varied in all paint and drawing media, printmaking, sculp- ture and ceramics. His teaching experience is extensive; most recently as an arts educator with senior citizens in Montrose, Colorado. Earning three Artist -in -Residence positions with the BLM, his work was the single piece chosen for reproduc- tion to promote their parks in 2014. Lewis resides in Montrose, Colorado. I See more of his work at lewisartwilliams.com. Bonnie Griffith Oil and Cold Wax Wednesday, September 27, ipm Escalante Community Center Bonnie Griffith will use a mix of oil and cold wax medium, brayering layers of paint to create an abstracted landscape. She will use a variety of textures created with stamps, tools, inks, and other items to create a mixed media piece on a wooden panel. Bonnie is an artist who paints the western land- scape in pastel and oil. See her biography on page 6 and see more work at bonniegriffith.com. Women of Plein Air: Group Demonstration Wednesday, September 27, 4-6pm Escalante Heritage Center A late afternoon group demonstration has become a festival favorite where artists and those who enjoy the creation of art gather to watch differ- ent artists, with different styles and approaches, tackle a similar landscape to create a painting in a couple hours. The following are the 2017 artists participating in this year's group demonstration: Emily Boespflug grew up in Northern Wyoming with few distractions, inspired by nature and shar- ing that love through realistic representations in pastel and pencil as a child. Upon receiving her BFA, she combined her passion for the healing arts and teaching in a two-year art therapy intern- ship before heading to the far southeast corner of the US to pursue a life-long dream—learning to hang glide. Emily's mural business was also flour- ishing when she decided to head back out West in 2003. For the past 10 years she has taught classes and held positions as Youth/Outreach Director and Studio Manager for the Art Association of Jackson Hole. She is a currently on a sabbatical from the non-profit organization to pursue her own interests as a painter. View more of Emily's art at emilysart.net. Terry Chacon is from Redlands, California and an international award-winning artist. Her artwork is in private collections in over 20 countries. She is an avid plein air artist and paints weekly on loca- tion whether it be the beautiful California coast or the Inland Empire which includes many lakes can- yons and the beautiful desert. Terry has won many plein air awards at different events around the Southwest and written three books on her Plein Air painting adventures. Her work is represented by Montecito Frame and Art Gallery, Montecito, CA and Jack's Fine Art Gallery, Beaumont, CA. See more of her work at terrydchacon.com. Gail Denton is a painting late bloomer and fearless seeker of life's adventures. Gail first skidded onto the plein air painting scene in Escalante some six years ago and instantly identified this welcoming tribe of outdoor artists as her immediate family. Thrilled with this discovery, she paints gleefully and with abandon among her sisters and brothers of the brush. Learn about Gail's work at notfarfromthecar.com. 10 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 11 Demonstrations Loretta Domaszewski is a contemporary artist from Bozeman, Montana who creates visual poetry from the beauty of the land. The phenom- enon of nature is the source of Loretta's expres- sionist styled paintings, sculptures, conceptual installations, and public art. She was selected as the 2016 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Plein Air Artist in Residence. Loretta has a BFA from Tufts University and the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts, and a K-12 Art Teaching Certificate from Brandeis University. She teaches innovative workshops for adults, children, seniors, special needs, and cancer support in Boz- eman and throughout the United States. See more of Loretta's work at lorettafineart.com. Kath Ann Fox wanders within the West witness- ing its windblown soul to gather emotion and imagery which she continually materializes through paint, drawing and printmaking. Her paintings incorporate textures and play with the geometric and organic mixture of shapes. She uses a lighthearted color palette in documenting things that often go unnoticed. She has a Master of Fine Art in Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. See more of her work at katyfoxart.com. 112 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL Carol Bold The Reductive Landscape Thursday, September 28, 7:3oam Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room Come watch and learn as Carol Bold transforms a single tile of linoleum into a multi -colored land- scape, using a relief printmaking technique known as reduction printing. For this demonstration, Carol will walk us through the individual steps that go into creation of each reduction prints, from the initial drawing and carving stages to the inking and pressing of each layer. She will be bringing along with her a few prints in various print stages, along with her small printing press, carving tools, inks and rollers for the demonstration. For those interested, there may even be an opportunity to create a small carving of your own, or just try your hand at the inking and pressing process. Carol Bold is a painter and printmaker based in St. George. She has received continued recogni- tion and awards for her work throughout the Southwest. Carol received Honorable Mention in 2014 at the ECAF Plein Air Competition and Best of Show for Oil/Acrylic in 2015. When not in her studio, Carol spends her time hiking, exploring, camping with her family and drawing inspiration from the vast and beautiful landscape that sur- rounds her. To see more of Carol's work, please visit carolbold.com. Terry Chacon Pet Portraits Friday, September 29, 2Pm Escalante Interagency -1 Visitor Center Conference Room join Terry Chacon to learn how she produces portraits of beloved pets. Terry is from Redlands, California and an interna- tional award-winning artist. See Terry's biography on t page 11 and see more of her work at terrydchacon.com. Scotty Mitchell Form and Light in Plein Air Saturday, September 30, 8am Meet at Highway 12, mile marker 8o Scotty Mitchell will start a pastel plein air on site with a running commentary about how she goes about making the painting, the choices and the process. The exact location will be decided nearer to the time, as the light and shadows continually change and are an important component of the choice of subject matter. Scotty Mitchell resides in Boulder, Utah, capti- vated by the immense space and incredible variety of color and form, the earth showing off its bones. She is an onsite painter, taking her drawing board, pastels and easel out into nature. Her work unites the abstraction of form, light, and rhythm, with the deep particularity of her spe- cific. She finds painting on site is the best way to convey the vitality and spirit of her subject. Her work is a joyous celebration of the land. See more of Scotty's work at scottymitchell.com. Katy Fox Brushes and Scrapes Saturday, September 30, gam Meet at Escalante Town Park Katy wanders within the West witnessing its windblown soul to gather emotion and imagery which she continually materializes through paint, drawing, and printmaking. Read her biography on page 12 and see more of her work at katyfoxart. com. Yidan Guo Watercolor Plein Air Saturday, September 30, 3Pm Meet at Escalante Town Park How to paint landscapes with heavy duty watercolor? How to layout a aesthetically beautiful composition of a landscape painting? How to bravely and quickly spread out foundation colors of a watercolor painting? In this demo, Yuan will cover the issues that artists usu- ally struggle with. Yidan Guo is a visiting professor teaching at Southern Utah University. Before this, she was a faculty member who taught at the School of Arts, Renmin University in Beijing, China, since 2000. Watercolor gratifies For Yidan, doing art is medita- tion, a mode of communicating with the divine existence. Most of her journeys have been as a solo traveler, and Yidan's journey into unfamiliar terrain always brings her the feelings of adventure, of tension, of vulnerability, of culmination—as well as the pervasive emotion of homesickness. To view Yidan's work visit behance.net/YidanGuo. ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 13 Katy Ann Fox's paint- ings incorporate tex- tures and play with the geometric and organic mixture of shapes. She uses a lighthearted color palette in docu- menting things that often go unnoticed. This demonstration will highlight Katy Ann's unique style and methods using brushes and scrapes to create her emotional pieces. Katy wanders within the West witnessing its windblown soul to gather emotion and imagery which she continually materializes through paint, drawing, and printmaking. Read her biography on page 12 and see more of her work at katyfoxart. com. Yidan Guo Watercolor Plein Air Saturday, September 30, 3Pm Meet at Escalante Town Park How to paint landscapes with heavy duty watercolor? How to layout a aesthetically beautiful composition of a landscape painting? How to bravely and quickly spread out foundation colors of a watercolor painting? In this demo, Yuan will cover the issues that artists usu- ally struggle with. Yidan Guo is a visiting professor teaching at Southern Utah University. Before this, she was a faculty member who taught at the School of Arts, Renmin University in Beijing, China, since 2000. Watercolor gratifies For Yidan, doing art is medita- tion, a mode of communicating with the divine existence. Most of her journeys have been as a solo traveler, and Yidan's journey into unfamiliar terrain always brings her the feelings of adventure, of tension, of vulnerability, of culmination—as well as the pervasive emotion of homesickness. To view Yidan's work visit behance.net/YidanGuo. ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 13 Speaker Series Paula McNeill The Life and Works of 2017 Featured Artist: Harriet Priska and Featured Vendor: Troy Anderson Friday, September 29, iiam Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Join Paula L. McNeill in a discussion ofthe inspirations, processes, and resulting work of this year's Featured Artist, Harriet Priska and Featured Vendor, Troy Anderson. McNeill is an art educator and photographer who divides her time between Valdosta, Georgia, where she was on the art faculty at Valdosta State University and summers in Escalante, Utah, where her family has had a summer home since 1980. A Southerner by birth, McNeill received her BA in Art from Arizona State University; her MA from the University of New Mexico -Albuquerque; and her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri -Columbia. With an interest in community-based art, for more than ten years, McNeill has documented the art and lives of visual artists in southern Utah through video-taped oral history interviews. "Painting the Town" is the focus of Harriet Priska's watercolor paintings to bring fine art into the homes of residents of Escalante and fond memories to former residents and descendants. As one ofthe founders ofthe Everett Ruess Days Art Festival in 2003, she realized that this was an opportunity to engage the local people. Harriet loves older homes and barns ,A and it is very fulfilling for her to preserve the past in -- - a meaningful way. Harriet publishes prints, cards and calendars and does commissions to engage everyone in her endeavor. At Spoonwright, Troy Anderson makes a wide variety of spoons and other kitchen utensils out of wood with emphasis on reclaimed or salvaged wood. For example—pecan wood comes from orchards in southern Arizona that were removed because of a housing development; olive wood comes from the University of Arizona's agriculture department; apple wood and black walnut come from a friend's ranch in Wayne County, Utah; apricot comes from another friend in Wayne County; and Mulberry wood comes from a tree on their family farm in southern Arizona. Their products are both functional and lovely works of art. Todd Goodsell Mormon and Village: Transformations of Time and Space in Mormon Villages Friday, September 29, fpm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center The Mormon Village community studies (conducted in three Utah "villages": Escalante, Ephraim, and American Fork) are remembered for the conclusion that they are characterized by strong social solidarity, but that solidarity declined in the face of modernization. Recent research has found a more complex picture. Todd L. Goodsell will present findings from his work in Escalante and Ephraim over the last 20 years: In the face of social change, the bases of Mormon -Village soli- darity separate into two parts: Mormon solidarity and Village solidarity. f - r Mormonism sepa- rated from the village context becomes tran- 1i, shistorical and trans - i'} spatial experience of faith and family. The q -IT T '_ village separated from Mormonism becomes ,A r T` a historical and spatial artifact. However, each may be enriched through dialogue with This one page plat written in June the other. 1833 byjoseph Smith defines a comprehensive multiple city plan. Todd L. Goodsell, Ph.D., is a social researcher in the Correlation Research Division of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is interested in social change and community life, families, and culture. Previous to his current position, he was on the faculty of the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and IUPUI. Jared Warren Mindful Photography Friday, September 29, Spm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Outside, away from civilization, is a symphony of sensory experiences. Join 2017 GSENM Photog- raphy—Artist-in-Residence, Jared Warren, for an interactive presentation about awareness. With a deep and varied history in Eastern philosophical traditions, mindfulness is training oneself to be aware, truly present, and to fully experience every- thing this moment has to offer. Make the most of your outdoor adventures! Learn simple skills like slowing down, observ- ing, savoring, and being aware of unreasonable or unhelpful thoughts that might get in the way of a positive experience in nature. CONTINUES NEXT PAGE Festiv Map To TORREY Festival Venues in Escalante: WH CC Escalante Community Center fs`4yo,,le AM CD Circle D Eatery FH Festival Hall P� Boulder BC FP Festival Plaza to Red Canyon Visitor Center SF e� BP HC Escalante Heritage Center HS Escalante High School -. 55 miles west on HWY 12 Burr Trail MC Escalante Kazan Medical Center PE People's Exchange 12 Mile Marker 80 on HWY 12 RS Reiser Studio SC Story Corps Booth tot) N° 200 North � 80 12 VC PE SF Sculpted Furniture/Pottery SC (I Map not to scale! SG Serenidad Gallery � CC P 100 North SH Historic Escalante Showhouse FH` FP SH Public Restrooms 28 mi. from Escalante to TP Escalante Town Park Boulder (40 min.) VC Escalante Interagency Visitor Center CD VI VI Vagabond Inn WH Wide Hollow Reservoir N100 South SG A 200 South N MC Festival Venues ■ Beyond Escalante: Escalante 300 South Rs 12 I_l; °jQh AM Anasazi State Park Museum BC Boulder Community Center 0 0 O w 0 0 `w 0 0 o N N SP Boulder Town Park h N V 74 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 75 Tanaya Winder W(hole)heartedly: Harnessing the Fire Within Friday, September 29, 7Pm Musical Prelude: Sage & Friends, 6:30-7Pm Escalante High School Auditorium Turn your passion into your purpose. Show up each day, presently, fully, w(hole)heart- edly, scars and all because you overcame. You are here to fulfill all the love and light that's been placed in your heart. We are continually trying to exist, live, and love in a world that doesn't always show its love for us. Part of this existence means: learning to un -learn unhealthy coping mecha- nisms; learning how to turn past historical, ancestral, and personal traumas on their heads, upside down, and inside out to then lift it up as something changed and trans- formed; and finally, re -learning how to love. So how do we get there? When some- thing has inevitably changed our inner heartscapes, we can heal those ruptures through "heartwork"—finding your passion, using your gifts to ignite sparks of healing in others, and ultimately living revolutionary love. Each of us has a story to tell, gifts that we were born with, and a light we were des- tined to share with the world. Learning how to render your heart on the page, stage, or canvas can provide lifelong tools to process- ing so that we can keep the fires of our lives burning so that we cannot just survive, but also thrive. Tanaya Winder is an entrepreneur, moti- vational speaker, vocalist, and performance poet from the Southern Ute, Duckwater Shoshone, and Pyramid Lake Paiute Nations. She graduated from Stanford University and her first book Words Like Love was published in 2015. Tanaya founded Dream Warriors, an Indigenous artist management company. 16 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL Series Jared Warren is a professor, researcher, psychologist, father, student of life, and pho- tographer. He enjoys many genres of this art but finds landscape photography to be his own best therapy. He hopes his photography motivates others to spend more time in nature, to feel a stronger connection with the source of all creation, and to savor all the goodness in life. When not outside capturing the stunning landscapes ofthe western US, Jared is a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University where he teaches courses and conducts research on mindfulness. Stephanie Cooper Explore Escalante Canyons Region Using Digital Maps on Your Mobile Device Saturday, September 30, iiam Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Having the ability to know exactly where you are on a map is an incredibly powerful tool for decision making and efficiency in the backcoun- try. During this program, Stephanie will share information about free digital mapping products available for download to your mobile device. Acquiring maps produced by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, National Geographic, and more has never been easier! This tool is perfect for those traveling throughout the Escalante Canyons region where cell reception can be unreliable and knowing exactly where you are can be a life-saver. -- sr rrk- After graduating with a Biology degree y from the University }', - \ of Utah, Stephanie Cooper realized a passion for public ser- vice while interning for a summer at Capitol Reef National Park. This year Stephanie is working on a sign inventory project for the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument. Christa Sadler Time Machine to the Past: What Fossils Tell Us About Ancient Environments Saturday, September 30, ipm Escalante Town Park Fossils are one of the best ways we have to help us recreate how our planet looked in the past. They can tell us if our landscape used to be an ocean or a river floodplain, a tidal flat or a swamp. This interactive presentation will use a large collection of plant and animal fossils and the audience's own ideas to help us understand how fossils can help us learn about our past. After the discussion, people will be able to handle the fossils and see how amazing they are up close! Christa Sadler is a paleontologist and educa- tor from Flagstaff, Arizona. She is the author of Dawn ofthe Dinosaurs, about the beginning of the Age of Dinosaurs in the American Southwest, and Where Dinosaurs Roamed, about the extraordinary fossils of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. She thinks there is nothing more amazing than seeing creatures and plants that used to live millions of years ago. Harun Mehmedinovic SKYGLOW Project Saturday, September 30, Spm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center After a grueling three-year journey of over 150,000 miles traveled and 3,000,000 pictures taken, renowned timelapse filmmakers Harun Mehm- edinovic and Gavin Heffernan proudly introduced SKYGLOW; a hardcover photo book and timelapse video series exploring North America's remain- ing magnificent night skies and the grave threat of light pollution to our fragile environment. SKYGLOW explores the history and mythol- ogy of celestial observation, the proliferation of electrical outdoor lighting that spurred the rise of the phenomena known as "skyglow," and the Dark Sky Movement that's fighting to reclaim the night skies. Featured by rock legends The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, BBC Earth, National Geographic, Time, National Park Service, and over 1000 media outlets, SKYGLOW images and videos have been seen by over 200 million people. To learn more about the SKYGLOW Proj- ect visit skyglowproject.com. Harun Mehmedinovic took up photography as a hobby during his road trips across America. Years later, his portrait project Bloodhoney* became one of the most successful Kickstarter photography campaigns of all time. He is a regular contributor to BBC Earth, and has contributed photographs and videos to Vogue Italia, National Geographic, Astronomy Magazine, BBC Travel, Discovery Science, and Blindfold Magazine. Harun's photography work has been featured by various media outlets, including Time, Wired, NPR, Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Vice, and Washington Post. It has also been the subject of a TEDx Talk. Recently, Harun began work as a cinematog- rapher on Ice on Fire, a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced documentary for HBO. E5CALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 17 Cnj%,r+_J Progra-r Escalante Historic District Tours "Our Monument" Story Corps Booth Wild &Scenic FILM FEST Friday, September 22, 2017, 7-11 pm (films start at dusk) Escalante High School Track Boo E. Hwy 12 We are partnering with Wild & Scenic Film Festival and the Glen Canyon Natural History Association to incorporate film into this year's festival for the first time. The festival will feature films on a variety of subjects from rivers and adventure to wildlife in addition to two films featuring residents of communities within the Escalante Canyons region. This event is family -friendly. Film List Ace and the Desert Dog Love of Place Black Bears—Yosemite Nature Notes The World Beneath the Rims Canyon Song Mile for Mile Bison—Yellowstone In Depth Dream Day Bringing Back the Brooks: A Revival of the South's Trout A Dam Problem Defined by the Line Avanyu (Native Waters—Rio Grande) Paul's Boots Co-sponsors Glen Canyon Natural History Association Grand Staircase Escalante Partners Boulder Arts Council Escalante High School 11 The World Beneath the Rims Ace and the Desert Dog Canyon Song Bison—Yellowstone In Depth Monday, September 25, 6-713m and Saturday, September 30, 9–loam People's Exchange t` Escalante was added to I the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 as a National Historic District with areas of noted significance in architecture, social history, commerce, agriculture, and exploration/settlement. Meet at the People's Exchange, one of Escalante's most photographed historic buildings, to take a walking tour to learn more about many of the historic structures within the district. Tour will be led by Dr. Larry Barnes, co-owner of the People's Exchange, an 1899 co-op store on old Main Street, Escalante. His interest in Escalante history has led to several invitations to give lectures and to assist in preparation of the guide to the Escalante National Historic District. Sacred Journey Drum Circle Wednesday, September 27, 7Pm AND Friday, September 29, 8:3opm Escalante Community Center Lawn Simply stated a Drum Circle is a group of people playing hand drums. But drumming is so much more than that. Every culture has a history of drums and group drumming used for music, dance, and rituals. The ancient ritual of drumming is alive and well in our western cultures. Drumming circles are increasing in popularity as a platform for learning something new, creating community, healing, boosting energy, celebration, self-expression, communica- tion, meditation, stress reduction and even creat- ing joy. Come join our drum circle to celebrate life, community, and music making in the moment. Everyone is welcome! Bring your drums, rattles, and an open heart. We will have extra drums and rattles for you to use. See you at the Sacred jour- ney Drum Circle! Friday, September 29, 9-11am and 2-313m and Saturday, September 30, ,loam–noon and 1-3Pm 520 W. Main Street, Suite C _ Take a few minutes to join Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners and share your story about Grand Stair- case–Escalante National Monument. Your story will be added to a collection that expresses the personal impact of engaging with all OUR public lands. Women of Plein Air Panel Discussion Friday, September 29, 4-5Pm Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Conference Room The women who participated in the Group Demonstration earlier in the week will convene to discuss how they approach their art, what inspires them, and the influences on their work. The discussion will be facilitated by Sandy Larsen, retired art festival director. Those participating in the panel include: Emily Boespflug Loretta Domaszewski r Terry Chacon 44 Katy Ann Fox Gail Denton 18 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 19 All programming is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.* Friday, September 29 All entertainment is performed on the Festival Stage on the north end of Festival Plaza unless noted otherwise. Loam David & Tamara Hauze David and Tamara it perform an eclectic ;� variety of contempo- rary favorites from folk, rock, country and alter- native genres as well as original selections. Their acoustic sound is expressed thoughtfully through refined vocal harmonies, guitar and other instruments. Their music carries positive messages sure to warm the heart and uplift the soul! 11:3oam Jason Tyler Burton Jason Tyler Burton is an adventurer and storyteller who writes songs about the journey. Originallyfrom Ken- tucky, he now lives at the base of the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming. His brand of Americana music is heart felt, reflecting the landscape of the American West in a search for meaning and home, with stories that invite you to lean in a little, and really listen. His third full length album, Lost Behind the Ranges, was released April 2017. 1:30pm Lottie Darger Lottie Darger played with Both Crows at last year's festival and is returning again this year with new music from her album, Life in the Desert. Lottie began writing songs at age 15. She admits to loving words and word play and her lyrics demonstrate her unique skill within her songwrit- ing. Not having one set way of writing her songs, Lottie may initially be moved by words, lyrics, lyrical phrasing or various other forms of inspira- tion. After this initial inspiration, Lottie works on making sure the melodies align with the emotions found within the song's lyrics. 3:30pm Closure Closure was formed fourteen years ago with one purpose in mind ... play good music that people like! Their set -list includes popular songs from most genres of music spanning multiple decades. There is something for everyone at a Closure show. Saturday, September 30 All entertainment is performed on the Festival Stage on the north end of Festival Plaza unless noted otherwise. loam Jessica Frogley & Carl Dede Carl Dede and Jessica Frogley have been playing music together for two years. Drawing from the songs of Gershwin, Fats Waller, Berlin, and all the old jazz greats, their musical sound calls on the torch tunes of Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and the more contemporary sounds of Diana Kral]. Both are from Boulder, Utah. 11:3oam The Good Will Band Since 1996, Good Will Band has donated hun- dreds of performances for the Heart and Soul Foundation in hospitals and care centers of all kinds, benefits for charities, and commu- nity supporting events. From Bluegrass -influenced Christmas concerts to their own arrangements of rock n' roll, blues, and country classics, The Good Will Band delivers lively sets full of energy and emotion. The Band is never there for the money, but because they want to be, and that makes all the difference. 1:30pm David Gerald David Gerald, the son of rural Missis- sippi born and raised parents, grew up to the sounds of the blues and R&B music in his hometown, Detroit. He's the youngest of 11 children, 6 of whom were born and partly raised in Mississippi. "Because segregation and racial discrimination were so bad in Mississippi at the time, my dad moved the family north to Detroit when he was 33, so we'd have a better chance at the American dream." Gerald started playing guitar at the age of 15, influenced by Prince and 80's rock guitarists. He rediscovered the blues and listened to the music of Albert King, ZZ Hill, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to name just a few. 3:3opm Many Miles Truly brilliant jazz singer -songwriter pop/rock of absolute world class. —Heaven Magazine Drawing inspiration from their home of Zion National Park, Many Miles unique sound is best described as a blend of The Police, Amy Wine - house, Dave Matthews Band and Adele. With two powerhouse songwriters/ lead vocalists Many Miles connects with a wide range of audiences with their funky soul/pop/rock sound and unique blend of styles. Evening Music Jason Tyler Burton Thursday, September 28,7-8:3013m Escalante Interagency Visitor Center Jason reprises his heartfelt brand ofAmeri- cana music reflecting the landscape of the American West. Keynote Prelude: Sage & Friends Friday, September 29, 6:30-7:00 pm Escalante High School Auditorium Join Craig "Sage" Sorenson, Curtis Oberhansly, and Jacque Koenig for an enjoyable acoustic set before the Keynote Speaker program. David Gerald Saturday, September 30, 8:30- 10:30pm Historic Escalante Showhouse 50 W. Main St. Come and hear the rich sounds of the blues from David Gerald in his second appearance at the Historic Escalante Showhouse follow- ing the Plein Air Award Ceremony. 20 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCA LANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 21 Schedule at a Glance All programming is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.* Friday, Sept zz I Saturday, Sept 23 HAM SIAM 10 AM 11 AM NOON 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM Maureen 6 PM Sheldon 7 PM Wild & Scenic 6-8pm Film Fest (VI) SPECIAL Reiser Studio PROGRAMS 8 PM 7-llpm Welcome HS 9 PM Johansen 22 ESCALANTE CANYONS AF Nancy Lewis HANDS-ON ART Intra to Painting Outside 9-11 am (BP) Nocturne Maureen Paint -Out," Sheldon Stamp -in: DEMO 6-8pm Art of Monoprint (VI) 6-8pm Reiser Studio (VI) Artist Scott Geary Welcome Carol Cocktail Johansen Party* Stephen 6-9pm Van Handel (VI) DEMOS P_ SPEAKER SERIES Nocturne FP Festival Plaza Painting Serenidad Gallery 9pm ENTERTAINMENT (W H) T FESTIVAL SH Kate Withers* WORKSHOP Painting Rocks at Sunset 3-8:30pm (VC) 1 Oam-11 a m (VC) (TP) Lewis Williams ESCALANTE LOCATIONS: PE People's Exchange VI Vagabond Inn PLEIN AIR EVENTS AND EXHIBITS Painting CC Community Center RS Reiser Studio WH Wide Hollow Reservoir DEMOS/WORKSHOPS/OPEN STUDIOS/ Scott Geary CD Circle D Eatery SC Story Corps Booth Orientation to HANDS-ON ART Hike -In Watercolor FH Festival Hall SF Sculpted Furniture/Pottery BEYOND ESCALANTE: P_ SPEAKER SERIES (VC) FP Festival Plaza SG Serenidad Gallery AM Anasazi State Park Museum ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL HC Escalante Heritage Center SH Historic Escalante Showhouse BC Boulder Community Center SPECIAL PROGRAMS (PE) HS Escalante High School TP Town Park BP Boulder Town Park MC Kazan Medical Center VC Escalante Visitor Center Sun., Sept 2-4 Monday, Sept z5 - 4"1 Tuesday, Sept 26 Wednesday, Sept 27 Thursday, Sept z8 Celebrate Carol Bold Public Lands DEMO Peggy Trigg Tri 8 AM Paint -Out" The Reductive DEMO Stamp -in: Landscape Bringing 7am-noon 7:30am Landscape 9 AM (CC) Maureen Maureen (VC) Bonnie to Life Bonnie Sheldon* Sheldon Griffith Sam Griffith* Checkqn: WORKSHOP WORKSHOP WORKSHOP Tp ( ) WORKSHOP 2-5pm Monoprint and Monoprint and Pastel Painting Pastel Painting Julia Seelos 10 AM (CC) Matisse Meet Matisse Meet Landscapes Serenidad Landscapes DEMO 9am-5pm 9am-Spm 9am-5pm Gallery Oils Alla Prima 9am-5pm (VI) (VI) (VC) OPEN Kate Withers* WORKSHOP Painting Rocks at Sunset 3-8:30pm (VC) 1 Oam-11 a m (VC) (TP) 11 AM NOON 1 PM Z PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM Bonnie Griffith* HANDS-ON ART Alcohol Inks on Tiles 7-9pm 8 PM (VC) 9 PM Bonnie G riffith DEMO Oil and Cold Wax 1-3pm (CC) Women of Plein Air DEMOS 4-6pm (HC) Drum Circle SPECIAL PROGRAMS 7pm (CC) G.K. Reiser OPEN STUDIO Ilam-5pm (RS) Lewis Williams Scott Geary DEMO HANDS-ON Two for One ART Painting Hike -In Water- 3-5pm color Painting (TP) Bestof Show Scott Geary EXHIBIT HANDS-ON ART 5-7pm Orientation to (MC) Hike -In Watercolor G.K. Reiser Painting OPEN 5-7pm STUDIO (VC) l lam-5pm Escalante (RS) Historic Tour SPECIAL PROGRAMS 6-7pm (PE) 11 AM NOON 1 PM Z PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM Bonnie Griffith* HANDS-ON ART Alcohol Inks on Tiles 7-9pm 8 PM (VC) 9 PM Bonnie G riffith DEMO Oil and Cold Wax 1-3pm (CC) Women of Plein Air DEMOS 4-6pm (HC) Drum Circle SPECIAL PROGRAMS 7pm (CC) G.K. Reiser OPEN STUDIO Ilam-5pm (RS) Artists' STUDIO Scott Geary 10am-2pm HANDS-ON (SG) ART Songwriter Hike -In Water- 8:30pm color Painting Loretta 9am-5pm Domaszewskit (VC) WORKSHOP Expressive Landscape G.K. Reiser Painting OPEN noon-5pm STUDIO (VC) l lam-5pm (RS) Artists' Jason Tyler Reception* Burton 7-9PM Singer/ (VC) Songwriter 8:30pm (VC) ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 23 8 AM 9AM I PLEIN AIR EVENTS AND EXHIBITS Schedule at a Glance DEMOS/WORKSHOPS/OPEN STUDIOS/ HANDS-ON ART All programming is free and open to the public SPEAKER SERIES ENTERTAINMENT unless otherwise noted." SPECIAL PROGRAMS Friday, Sept 29 CD 8 AM 9AM Judges Talk People's Exchange VI Vagabond Inn CC Community Center RS Reiser Studio 9—loam CD Circle D Eatery SC Story Corps Booth FH (CC) SF Sculpted Furniture/Pottery BEYOND ESCALANTE: FP Festival Plaza 1 O A M Serenidad Gallery Plein Air Artist -in- Arts & Crafts SH Historic Escalante Showhouse BC Boulder Community Center HS Exhibit & Residence Fair BP Boulder Town Park MC Kazan Medical Center VC Art Sale EXHIBIT 10am-6pm The Life and Works of Featured Jason Tyler Burton 1oam-6pm 10am-6pm (FP & FH) Maureen Scott Geary 11 AM 11:30am (CC) (CC) Sheldon HANDS-ON 1 PM Todd Goodsell DEMO ART Overflow Art Quilts The Art of Pushpin Singer/Songwriter Storys Cor P Sales in the EXHIBIT 1:30pm Monoprint Collage NOON (FP) Tent 10am-4pm Ilam Ilam -5m P 3 PM Jared Warren 10am-6pm (PE) (VI) (Fp) (SC) (FP) Closure 3pm 1 PM 4 PM Featured 3:30pm (FP) Artist 6 PM EXHIBIT Lisa Hartman Sage and Friends 1oam-6pm HANDS-ON Tanaya Winder Z PM TerryChacon (FH) (HS) ART W(hole)heartedly: Harnessing DEMO 8 PM the Fire Within Natural Pet Portraits Featured Elements Owls SPECIAL PROGRAMS 2pm Vendor 1:30-2:30pm 3 PM (VC) 9 PM EXHIBIT (FP) ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 25 1 Dam-6pm (FH) 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 24 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL ESCALANTE LOCATIONS: PE People's Exchange VI Vagabond Inn CC Community Center RS Reiser Studio WH Wide Hollow Reservoir CD Circle D Eatery SC Story Corps Booth FH Festival Hall SF Sculpted Furniture/Pottery BEYOND ESCALANTE: FP Festival Plaza SG Serenidad Gallery AM Anasazi State Park Museum HC Escalante Heritage Center SH Historic Escalante Showhouse BC Boulder Community Center HS Escalante High School TP Town Park BP Boulder Town Park MC Kazan Medical Center VC Escalante Visitor Center Friday, Sept 29 continued SAM 9AM Story Corps Booth SPECIAL PROGRAMS 1 O AM David & Tamara Hauze 9-11 am Eclectic Music (S C) loam (FP) 11 AM Paula McNeill SPEAKER The Life and Works of Featured Jason Tyler Burton Artist and Featured Vendor SingerlSongwriter NOON Ilam (VC) 11:30am (FP) 1 PM Todd Goodsell SPEAKER Mormon and Village Lottie Darger ? P M 1 pm (VC) Singer/Songwriter Storys Cor P 1:30pm Booth (FP) SPECIAL PROGRAMS 3 PM Jared Warren 2-3pm SPEAKER (SC) Mindful Photography Closure 3pm Popular Genres 4 PM (VC) 3:30pm (FP) 5 PM 6 PM Sage and Friends Keynote Speech Musical Prelude 7 PM Tanaya Winder 6:30-7pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER (HS) W(hole)heartedly: Harnessing 8 PM the Fire Within Drum Circle 7-9pm (HS) SPECIAL PROGRAMS 8:30pm [CC] [ 9 PM s ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 25 PLEIN AIR EVENTS AND EXHIBITS ESCALANTE LOCATIONS: PE People's Exchange VI Vagabond Inn CC Community Center RS Reiser Studio WH Wide Hollow Reservoir DEMOS/WORKSHOPS/OPEN STUDIOS/ CD Circle D Eatery SC Story Corps Booth Schedule at a Glance HANDS-ON ART FH Festival Hall SF Sculpted Furniture/Pottery BEYOND ESCALANTE: SPEAKER SERIES FP Festival Plaza SG Serenidad Gallery AM Anasazi State Park Museum All programming is free and open to the public ENTERTAINMENT unless otherwise noted.* HC Escalante Heritage Center SH Historic Escalante Showhouse BC Boulder Community Center SPECIAL PROGRAMS HS Escalante High School TP Town Park BP Boulder Town Park MC Kazan Medical Center VC Escalante Visitor Center Saturday, Sept 30 8 AM Escalante Scotty Mitchell Historic Tour SPECIAL DEMO PROGRAMS 10 AM 9-10am (PE) Form and Light Jessica Frogley & Booth Carl Dede in Plein Air SPECIAL jazz arTorch 9 AM PROGRAMS loam Sam Sculptured Katy Fox (FP) Cooper (SC) Meet at Hwy 9 Furniture/ DEMO The Good Will Band Using Digital Mile Marker 80 Primitive Brushes and Maps 11:30am Ilam (VC) Pottery Scrapes 1 O AM Plein Air Artist -in- Arts & Crafts OPEN STUDIO 9am Exhibit & Art Residence Fair David Gerald 9-11 am (Tp) PROGRAMS Sale EXHIBIT 10am-6pm 1-3pm (S F) (TP) 10am-6pm 10am-6pm (FP & FH) Nancy Lewis 11 AM (CC) (CC) HANDS-ON SPEAKERS Many Mlles SKYGLOW ART 4 P M Project Women Overflow Art Quilts 3 m P Intro to (FP) NOON Sales in the EXHIBIT Painting Discussion 5 PM Tent 10am-4pm Outside PROGRAMS 10am-6pm (PE) 4-5 p m 11 am -1 pm (VC) (FP) 6 PM (TP) 1 PM Featured Artist EXHIBIT Scott Geary 10am-6pm HANDS-ON ART 2 PM (FH) Throwdown Assemblage Art Featured 1:30-5 pm Vendor (TP) 3 PM EXHIBIT Yidan Guo 10am-6pm DEMO (FH) Watercolor Plein Air 4 PM Spm (TP) 5 PM 6 Pm Plein Air Award Ceremony & Reception 6-8pm 7 PM Silent Auction closes:6:30pm Awards Presentation: 7pm (CC) 8 PM 9 PM 26 ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept 30 continued I Sunday, Oct t 8 AM 9 AM Escalante Historic Tour SPECIAL PROGRAMS 10 AM 9-10am (PE) Story Corps Jessica Frogley & Booth Carl Dede SPECIAL jazz arTorch PROGRAMS loam 11 AM Stephanie loam—noon (FP) Cooper (SC) SPEAKER The Good Will Band Using Digital Popular Genres NOON Maps 11:30am Ilam (VC) (FP) 1 PM Christa Sadler Story Corps SPEAKER Booth Time Machine to SPECIAL David Gerald the Past PROGRAMS Blues/Rc�B 2 PM 1pm 1-3pm 1:30pm (TP) (SC) (FP) 3 PM Harun Mehmedinovic SPEAKERS Many Mlles SKYGLOW Soul/Pop/Rock 4 P M Project Women 3:30pm 3 m P r Plein Air (FP) (VC) Panel Discussion 5 PM SPECIAL PROGRAMS 4-5 p m (VC) 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM David Gerald* Blues/Rc�B 8:30-11:30pm (SH) Festival Finale Brunch* Lost chance to purchase art! 9-11 am (C D) I ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL 27