The Eccles Art Center's Traces of the West and Plein Air Competitions were open to Utah resident artists.

The Ogden Pioneer Days—Traces of the West Statewide is competitive, open artists who presently reside in the state of Utah and which choose to work within a western theme.  Western themes include western landscapes, native Americans, cowboys, cowgirls, indigenous wildlife and domestic animals. Original works in a variety of media will be represented.  Reproduction prints and photographs will not be included in this exhibit.  Many of the works accepted for this exhibit will look fantastic in a mountain cabin, farm or ranch house creating a splendid addition to your western art collection.

The Eccles Art Center’s Plein Air exhibit is competitive; open to artists, professionals and amateurs, interested in create works outdoors, on-site not in a studio.  The exhibit will include original works painted between June 21st and 28th within the boundaries of Weber County.  The Plein Air Competition boundaries were established for artists to capture the historic architecture of Ogden and explore with paint the natural beauty of Weber County.  Patrons and art collectors are invited to view these freshly painted works or add one to their private collection.