(UWG) Art in Zion National Park
Application opens June 1.
Overview
Program Description:
Enjoy an immersive week in Zion National Park, where art and landscape come together in one of the most visually stunning environments in the country. You’ll spend your three days drawing, painting, and capturing the canyon through direct observation, working in daily plein air sessions that explore color, light, atmosphere, and composition. Mornings are for focused creative work, afternoons allow time to recharge and sketch, and evenings offer space to explore and experience the park alongside your classmates. With its massive cliffs, shifting desert light, and dramatic scenery, Zion becomes both your studio and your subject!
Tentative Dates: Summer Session III: June (Zion Trip Dates: June 14-18, 2027)
Contact: Clint Samples, csamples@westga.edu
For questions, please contact the Office of Education Abroad: goabroad@westga.edu.
Physical & Environmental Expectations
Students should be in good health and prepared for extensive walking and hiking throughout Zion National Park. Activities will take place outdoors and may involve steep and uneven terrain, changing weather conditions, and extended periods of standing and sitting while drawing and painting. A reasonable level of physical fitness is recommended.
Location
Mailing Address:
Zion National Park
1 Zion Park Blvd.
Springdale, UT 84767
Phone: (435) 772-3256
Emergencies: 911
Academics
Courses:
- ART 4985
Costs and Scholarships
Tentative Program Cost: $1,500
Estimated Guaranteed Scholarship: $800
Additional Costs:
UWG Tuition (paid separately - financial aid can be used)
Important Notes:
Program spots are generally first-come first-serve. The non-refundable deposit will secure your spot in the program, but if you are not accepted for any reason, then you will be reimbursed. Refunds will not be issued if you withdraw from the program at any point.
Lack of visa/passport may result in complete loss of program fee
For questions, contact: goabroad@westga.edu