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Hovenweep National Monument
2009 Artist-in-the-Parks Program

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Date: November 3, 2009

Contact: Nancy Holman, 435-719-2240

Chad NiehausThe Community Artist-in-the-Parks program highlights the connection between artist and his/her inspiration. During the 2009 season, Chad Neihaus, an award-winning artist based in Moab, will be in the Southeast Utah Group National Parks (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments).

To discover how Chad turns inspiration into art, come visit him in the parks (see schedule below). Chat with him about an artist's inspiration, witness the creative process, and maybe purchase an original print that you saw him create. Times are posted in the visitor center and with the artist out in the park.

Chad Niehaus creates acrylic paintings, pastel drawings, and linocut prints inspired by the open spaces of the Colorado Plateau. His work has been featured in A Century of Sanctuary: The Art of Zion National Park, Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts, and on NPR's Radio West. More information is available on his website, www.MoabArt.com or by calling Niehaus' Moab studio at (435) 259-9314.

FALL SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 7th: Hovenweep - location posted at Visitor Center
Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 13th: Stillwater and Cataract Canyons
Friday, November 20th: Canyonlands - Maze District - location posted at Visitor Center
Saturday, November 21st (8 am to noon): Arches - printmaking at Visitor Center
Friday, December 11th: Arches - location posted at Visitor Center
Friday, December 18th (8 am to noon): Arches - printmaking at Visitor Center
Saturday, December 19th (8 am to noon): Arches - printmaking at Visitor Center

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Lizards, including the colorful collared lizard, are one of the most frequently seen animals at Hovenweep. When not chasing flies or basking in the sun, they are often seen doing what appears to be push-ups. Scientists believe this and other behaviors signal dominance and facilitate courtship.

Last Updated: November 03, 2009 at 13:31 EST