Petals in Prism was created on location at Conservation Garden Park during the inaugural West Jordan Arts Plein Air Festival on September 26, 2026. Painted as part of the Amateur Division, the piece went on to receive the Judges Choice award, selected across both the Amateur and Professional divisions.
Petals in Prism — created at Conservation Garden Park during the inaugural West Jordan Arts Plein Air Festival and recipient of the 2026 Judges Choice award.
The inaugural festival included a wide range of award categories reflecting not only artistic merit, but also the event’s themes of conservation, native plants, wildlife, growth, weather, creativity, and place. Award categories included:
- Best in Show
- Water Wise Wonder — best representation of water conservation or the water cycle
- Local Plant Love Award — best celebration of native or adapted plants
- Cycle of Life Award — best expression of growth, change, decay, or renewal
- Pollinator's Choice — best depiction of bees, butterflies, birds, or habitat
- Most Joyful Interpretation
- Best Little World
- Clouds, Rain & River Award
- The Rooted Award
- Most Daring
- Most Unique
- People's Choice — popular vote
- Young Sprout Award — youth/student
- Brave Brush Award — student or amateur creative risk
Judges were also given the option to create an on-the-spot award when a piece called for it. Petals in Prism received Judges Choice across both the Amateur and Professional divisions.
This page captures a few moments from the day — from creating the work on location to the finished painting and the recognition it received at the festival.
