BLM Artist-in-Residence Offers Public Talk and Demonstration in Moab

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Canyon Country District Artist-in-Residence Josh Schutz will offer a free 90‑minute public talk and demonstration on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Moonflower Canyon Day Use Area in Moab. Schutz is a Colorado-based photographer and artist specializing in historic photographic processes, including wet plate collodion tintypes, ambrotypes, and dry plate photography.

Titled “Time • Place • Perspective,” the 90‑minute program explores how historical photographic processes connect people to geological time, the landscapes we inhabit, and our shared responsibilities as stewards of public lands. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear Schutz discuss his practice, ask questions, and observe elements of his creative process.

Event Details

What: “Time • Place • Perspective” – A presentation and demonstration with BLM Artist-in-Residence Josh Schutz

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m.

Where: Moonflower Canyon Day Use Area, Moab, Utah

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

Cost: Free and open to the public

Schutz’s work highlights the relationship between people and the landscapes they depend on, using historic photographic techniques to emphasize time, place, and perspective. His residency with the Canyon Country District supports the BLM’s ongoing commitment to connecting communities with public lands through the arts, and our year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. 

Learn more about the Canyon Country District’s Artist-in-Residence Program.