Recently, several young artists spent seven days on a river trip being mentored by photographer Michael Buchheit, artist Sarah Hooker, and park ranger Juliet Oakes as part of a program called Grand Inspiration.

This unique experience included riding the rapids and taking remote day hikes. All the while, participants painted, wrote, and took photographs. Although many youth had an individual specialty, each participated in workshops for painting, photography, and creative writing.

The Grand Inspiration Exhibit At The Grand Canyon.

Between now and Aug. 8, all the work completed by the students will be on display at Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters. the exhibit initially opened on July 8, but continues to attract word-of-mouth traffic from park visitors.

What makes the collection unique is that it touches on one of several human experiences at the park. People feel inspired by the majestic setting, spectacular views, and immense nature of the area to produce works of art. The other is how well the park ties into science, especially with the addition of new and interesting exhibits and trails by the National Park Service.

The program, Grand Inspiration, is full for the remainder of the summer along the Grand Canyon River. However, there are several programs that are open for youth interested in visiting the San Juan River. Most programs are only open to 8 to 16 participants.

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