Yosemite Art Trail graphic, featuring a trail sign and art supplies

YOSEMITE ART TRAIL

Yosemite National Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 9:00 AM from August 24, 2026 to August 30, 2026
  • Free

Yosemite's story would not be complete without the artists that have shared their works inspired by this incredible place. Celebrate art in Yosemite through art themed drop-in programs throughout the park and create your own Yosemite-inspired piece with hands-on activities. All programs are free; drop in anytime during the scheduled hours!

Art Trail Schedule:

Tuolumne Grove Trailhead: Cyanotype
Daily, 2 pm – 3 pm
Celebrate Carleton Watkins' historic first photographs of Yosemite, using the force of sunlight to create your own cyanotype from photographic negatives.

Yosemite Valley (Welcome Center): Paint Your Travels
Daily, 3 pm – 4 pm
Create your own watercolor pencil postcard inspired by the works of Constance Gordon-Cumming, travel writer and painter.

Tuolumne Meadows (Parsons Memorial Lodge): Watercolor in the Meadows
Daily, 10 am – 4 pm
Inspired by long-time artist-in-residence Ben Kudo, create a watercolor postcard in Yosemite's high country.

Glacier Point: Early Impressions of Yosemite
Daily, 9 am – 3:30 pm
Explore a medley of artists and art forms: poetry, sketching from life, stenciling, and techniques in the art of photography.

Fees

all programs are free

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

August 24, 2026 to August 30, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Hours vary by location.

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Festival
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