Grand Canyon National Park

2025 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale in historic Kolb Studio on the South Rim.

Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, providing a vibrant experience for visitors, a venue for artists inspired by the canyon, and a successful fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at the park. 

Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to paint "en plein air" (outside on location) for several days at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artists are tasked with capturing the ever-changing colors and light as the sun moves across the intricate layers of the canyon. Paintings produced during this special event are shared with the public during a six-month sale and exhibition online and at Historic Kolb Studio. 

All available artwork will be available for sale online at shop.grandcanyon.org, with proceeds going towards a fund to establish a dedicated art venue at the South Rim. 

Kolb Studio is open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Private appointments will be available to view the artwork. For details, contact Kathy Duley at kduley@grandcanyon.org or (480) 277-0458. 

Grand Canyon Geology Talk Ranger Program

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 1:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. 

• Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river miles long, and displays more than 20 layers of rock The layers tell stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, and swamps that were once here, brought into existence, then swept away over the vast expanse of time. 

• Grand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enriches your understanding of our planet and enhances your experience at Grand Canyon.

The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Geology Talk is subject to cancellation, or may be moved indoors due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.

Canyon Connections -Ranger's Talk (Topic Varies) — Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center 

Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a short walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail.

Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily. 

Accessible. Family friendly. Perfect program for Junior Rangers!

The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. 

This program has been cancelled due to weather.

Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday — February 17, 18, and 19, 2026

• Laverine Greyeyes – Renowned Diné pictorial rug weaver Laverine creates woven rugs that depict landscapes, animals, and people, adding a unique pictorial element to traditional Diné designs, which typically feature geometric patterns. She learned the art of weaving from her mother, Louise Nez, and has continued the tradition of passing down this skill to future generations.

• Derrick Lamen – Diné weaver
  Derrick Lameman, originally from Red Mesa, Arizona, is a proud member of the Tłááschí'í (Red Ochre Cheek People) clan, born into the Bit’ah’nii (Under His Cover People) clan. A Diné rug weaver inspired by his mother’s artistry, Derrick blends cultural tradition with a commitment to land stewardship and community. He is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Management at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.  

• Meet and talk with Laverine and Derrick as they showcase their work at Desert View Watchtower.

• The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art. 
   
• This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.

Cancelled due to weather

Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday and Tuesday — February 23 and 24

• Lynn and Jayne Quam - Zuni Fetish Carvers – They have been creating traditional Zuni fetishes for over 30 years and have won multiple awards for their work. Lynn says. "I carve all kinds of animals. My favorite are buffalos and bears." Stop by the Watchtower to watch them in action.

• The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art. 
   
• This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.

The public is invited to this special free performance hosted by Grand Canyon Conservancy on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater.

Echoes of the Canyon is a live, improvised musical experience blending Native flute and evolving soundscapes to reflect the canyon’s story through music. The performance features Elijah Jamal Asani, a composer and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores sound, memory, and landscape, and Aaron White, a Grammy-nominated Native American flutist and guitarist known for blending Indigenous music with contemporary acoustic styles.

This one-night-only collaboration offers a unique opportunity to experience music inspired by the canyon’s landscapes, history, and enduring presence

Wake up early on the morning of March 3rd to witness a full lunar eclipse at the Grand Canyon! A lunar eclipse is when the Earth's shadow eclipses the Moon, casting a reddish glow on the Moon's surface--an extraordinary event to witness! This is an informal event, not a formal program!

Totality begins at 4:04 am, MST, ends 5:02 am MST.

Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Tuesday and Wednesday — March 10 and 11, 2026

• Jimmy Yawakia (Zuni Stone Carver) and Duran Gasper (Zuni Inlay Silversmith) Jimmy and Duran will demonstrate their honed arts of Zuni fetish carving and intricate inlay silversmithing. Both artists use traditional stones found in the southwest, along with stones from across the world to enhance their award-winning work. In addition to their handiwork demonstrations, they also answer questions and provide knowledge about the community of Zuni and their culture.