News Release

Artists bring new color to Zion National Park

Former Zion Artist in Residence Artist Katherine Irish works on a pastel piece, November 2022.

Katherine Irish

News Release Date: February 2, 2023

Contact: Zion News Desk, 435-772-0162

Springdale, Utah – Zion National Park in partnership with our non-profit partner, Zion Forever Project, has selected three artists to participate in the 2023 Artist-in-Residence program. Since the program’s inception, the park has hosted poets, dancers, musicians, painters, photographers, and other artists from across the United States.  

In 2023, Zion will host:

• Kathy Hodge February 2023
• Jason Gray  June 2023
• Alison Green mid-October to mid-Nov 2023

About the Zion Artist in Residence Program

Zion provides housing for a one month, highly independent residency. Resident artists will:

• Present two public programs tailored to their medium, interest, experience, and audience.
• Host periodic, open studio hours to interact with visitors.
• Submit an original piece of work within six months of leaving Zion.

Art pieces may be placed in the park's permanent museum, interpretive collections or, in partnership with the Zion National Park Forever Project, may be used to financially support the Artist in Residence Program.

This art helps visitors understand and appreciate Zion and reflects the National Park Service's mission to conserve the park’s landscapes, plants, animals, and history.

Learn more about the selection process and see past artists’ work on Zion National Park’s website.

Download free, public domain b-roll and see images of past artists’ work online.