Journey into the heart of Moab’s vibrant arts scene at the 2023 Red Rock Arts Festival.
Nestled in downtown Moab at the iconic Moab Arts facility, this three-day extravaganza unveils tales from the past and aspirations for the future. From collaborative art sessions to riveting workshops, every day brings a splash of creativity, a dash of history, and a sprinkle of future dreams. It’s not just an art festival; it’s a symphony of culture, history, and human connection.
Friday, September 29
- 10 a.m. Dive into the essence of living with ‘A Daily Celebration of Aliveness’ by Cecelia Foley.
- Noon to 2 p.m. Master the art of storytelling with ‘Sounds of Moab: A Beginner’s Podcasting Workshop’ by Emily Arntsen.
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mold your thoughts with the ‘Sculptural Seed Pods Workshop’ by Desert Sun Ceramics.
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Journey into the world of recycled beauty with ‘Junkyard Reverie’ by Molly Marie Gurney and Rachel Toups.
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Explore the dreams of tomorrow in ‘The West of the Future’ with Elise Park.
Saturday, September 30
- Noon to 7 p.m. Revel in the ‘Street Fest.’
- Noon to 1 p.m. Soothe your soul with ‘Music’ by Josh Doss and The Cancers.
- Noon to 7 p.m. Pen down your zip ode with ‘ZIP ODES’ by Brian Parkin and GCHS Creative Writing Students.
- Noon to 7 p.m. Sketch out collaborations with Catherine Moore, Christa Greene, and GCHS Art Students in ‘Collaborative Drawings.’
- Noon to 2 p.m. Showcase your artistic side in the ‘Chalk Drawing Competition.’
- Noon to 4 p.m. Celebrate ‘Day of the Dead Crafts’ with the Moab Valley Multicultural Center.
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Immerse in ‘Shared + Sown’ with Adobe Garden Apothecary.
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Listen to the harmonies of ‘Music: Bummer Girl.’
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Re-enter the world of ‘Junkyard Reverie’ with Molly Marie Gurney and Rachel Toups.
- 3:30 p.m. Wander through the ‘ArtStroll with Moab ArTTrails.’
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Relish in the sounds of ‘Music: Anais Chantal.’
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rejoice in the ‘Daily Celebration of Aliveness’ with Cecelia Foley.
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sway with the ‘Music: Gold Tides.’
Sunday, October 1
- Noon to 2 p.m. Unearth the tales of ‘Radioactivity and Black People in the Richest Town in the U.S.’ with Chip Thomas and the Moab Museum.
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Experience ‘Junkyard Reverie’ with Molly Marie Gurney and Rachel Toups.
- 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Share and listen at the ‘Story Slam: All Roads Lead to Moab.’
- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Close the festival with ‘A Daily Celebration of Aliveness’ by Cecelia Foley.
