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If Mugs Could Talk: An Artists & Creative Nomads Meet-Up

We’re brewing up a few changes.

Our If Mugs Could Talk gathering has a new home, a new name, and a new midday time.

Join us for If Mugs Could Talk: An Artists & Creative Nomads Meet-Up, a relaxed monthly meetup for artists, writers, designers, makers, and creative thinkers to connect over coffee and conversation.

Whether you’re deep in your craft, building something new, or simply looking for creative community, pull up a chair and join the table.

New Location:
Perks Espresso & Smoothies
1515 W Sunset Blvd., St. George

New Time:
Noon–1 PM

Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and of course your favorite mug.

Because if mugs could talk… the stories would be worth hearing.

The desert is ready.

As we head into the St. George Plein Air Festival (April 6–11), we’ve shared everything you need to plan your week—from submission guidelines to a map of beautiful places to paint.
Red rock mornings, nocturne nights, and a week built around showing up and doing the work.

Start here:
FAQ + location map →

St. George Plein Air Festival — Artist FAQ April 6–11, 2026 AT-A-GLANCE Required to Participate: Artist Check-In & Stamping (Mon, April 6) Artwork Drop-Off (Fri, April 10) Opening & Awards Event (Sat, April 11) Optional Events: Meet & Greet (Mon) Plein Air Talk (Tues) Community Paint-Out Nocturne Paint-Out Pre-Scouted Painting ...

St. George Plein Air Festival + Pre-Festival Workshop

Registration is open for a week of painting from life in Southern Utah’s red rock country, April 6–11, 2026. Warm-ups start with a small, focused class, “Painting the Desert Light” with Steve Stauffer, April 3–4, where you will dial in value, temperature, and an efficient outdoor workflow before the festival begins.
Ready to join us?

• Sign up for the festival:
www.artprovides.org/pages/st-george-plein-air-festival

• Save your seat in the workshop with Steve Stauffer:
www.artprovides.org/pages/st-george-plein-air-workshop-with-steve-staufer

Bring your pochade, your curiosity, and your love of light. We cannot wait to paint with you.