Escalante Canyons Art Festival
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Location
Escalante, UT— This event may happen at various locations in the city.
About
Join artists and art enthusiasts in Escalante, Utah for the 2026 Escalante Canyons Art Festival, held September 18-27, 2026. The festival celebrates the public lands of Utah’s canyon country and takes place along Scenic Byway 12 between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks, in the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Festival features include:
- Plein air and studio art competitions
- Art exhibits and on-site sales
- Workshops and demonstrations
- An arts and crafts fair
- Live music
- Guided walks
Attendees can participate in hands-on sessions such as watercolor, oil painting, and group painting excursions, as well as writing workshops. Some workshop sessions begin as early as September 14 and continue through the festival dates.
The festival is open to the public. Artist and vendor registration is available through the event website.