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It’s Official (almost): Utah has state art
A report from Utah’s 2017 legislative session You probably know Utah has a state bird (seagull) and a state flower (sego lily), but did you know there’s also a state rock (coal), a state fossil (Allosaurus) and not one but two state vegetables — a historic one (the […]
An Aging-Artist Village?: Sage Hill Partners proposes studio space with the amenities of home
People of a certain age start to think about how and where, and with whom, they want to live out the rest of their days. How long can I live at home without help? If I downsize, how can I continue to make art? What if I don’t […]
Miraculous Knots: Nancy Takacs’ new volume of poetry is full of startling imagery and delicate revelations
by Richard Hedderman If for a moment you imagine language as a length of rope, a poem forms when you start tying knots in the rope and pulling them tight, snugging them and squeezing all the air out. The poet may then submit to the reader that his […]
What’s New: Teaching, documentaries and community activism for Nathan Florence
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What’s New: Toni Youngblood’s new plans for an old shed in 2017
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Vessels from a Hindu Goddess to Mae West: Paisley Rekdal’s Imaginary Vessels
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The Hive Series: Profiles in Creative Living
With “The Hive Series,” Utah filmmaker Quincy Boardman has created an outlet for his lifelong passion to “document and aggregate thoughts, opinions, ideas, and inspiration on living a more creative life.” He mixes mini-documentary films with other articles and videos “of innovative inspiration.” In his documentaries he mashes […]
Alvin Gittins Painting Stolen from the U
The University of Utah police have released a statement that a painting by the late Alvin Gittins was stolen today from a University of Utah building. “Arnies Boy” features a bearded male model with a bare torso and leather cowboy hat. University police have released a security photo […]
Artists of Utah’s 35×35 Awards
On Friday evening, at the Artists of Utah 35×35 Awards Reception and 15-year anniversary celebration at Finch Lane Gallery, Executive Director Shawn Rossiter presented the awards for the 35×35 exhibition. The arts professionals from the Utah community were asked to select their favorite pieces from the exhibition. THE […]
Sarah May: 35×35 Interview
Sarah May’s “Glances” feature text and images based on a narrative of split realities. Check it out at: Artists of Utah’s 35×35 Finch Lane Gallery Salt Lake City August 12 – September 23, 2016 15 Bytes
Holly Cobb: 35×35 Interview
Holly Cobb is obsessed with the things that obsess us — those desires that consume us physically and psychologically. Check out her work in: Artists of Utah’s 35×35 Finch Lane Gallery Salt Lake City August 12 – September 23, 2016 15 Bytes