The BLM announces the selection for 2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence
MOAB, Utah – The BLM is excited to announce the 2024 Canyon Country Artist in Residence — Suzanne Jackson of Basalt, CO. Jackson will be with us October 8 – 29, adventuring out in this glorious landscape to inspire her beautiful plein air paintings and sketches.
This is the 3rd year for the Canyon Country Artist-in-Residence program. Art is a unique way to promote appreciation of the variety of landscapes within the Canyon Country District and increase knowledge about the BLM’s mission. This year’s residency is being hosted by the Moab Field Office.
Jackson comes from a long background in landscape design and has held roles in private organizations and with public land management agencies, such as the National Forest Service. She is an avid hiker and backpacker and is enthusiastic about spending time on the river — having been on trips through Alaska and the Grand Canyon. She has been busy with plein air events and various art and landscape projects of late and is very excited to be joining us for the residency here in Moab! Jackson hopes to share her love of the outdoors and the “magical connection between people and nature.”
“I love the varied landscapes of the Colorado Plateau and look forward to the opportunity to immerse myself in the beautiful and dramatic landscapes of Utah’s Canyon Country where I can continue to develop my creative expression through sketching and watercolor painting,” said BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence selectee Suzanne Jackson.
“We see the Artist in Residence program as a conduit for inspiration, education, and the promotion of public lands stewardship,” said BLM Moab Field Manager Dave Pals. “We welcome Suzanne Jackson and are excited to see her connect and engage with the community and visitors as she creates her art.”
"The Canyonlands Natural History Association is excited to partner with BLM for their Artist in Residence program,” said CNHA Operations Manager Joleen Thornsberry. “This program not only provides artists with a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the unique environment of SE Utah but also allows our visitors to experience art in new and transformative ways. We look forward to the inspiring work that will emerge from this collaboration."
To learn more about the program, visit the BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence website.
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