11/25 FOX 13 NEWS: Utah family creates ‘Giving Gallery’ to spread joy of art
11/19 DESERET NEWS: Abravanel Hall now on National Register of Historic Places
The future of iconic Abravanel Hall appeared uncertain as plans for a massive makeover of downtown Salt Lake City initially unfolded earlier this year.
Among the efforts to bolster the case for keeping the home of the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera intact was an application to the National Park Service to list the building on the National Register of Historic Places. Last week, Preservation Utah posted on social media that the Park Service has accepted the nomination of Abravanel Hall.
“A building listed on the National Register of Historic Places represents a prestigious recognition of its historical, architectural, or cultural significance nationally. This designation highlights the building as a valuable part of our shared heritage, connecting it to the broader narrative of our country’s past. While this honor does not impose specific restrictions on property owners, it brings heightened awareness and protection by opening doors to tax incentives, grants, and resources for preservation efforts,” according to an Instagram post.
11/14 Spy Hop Executive Director Kasandra VerBrugghen to Step Down in Spring 2024
Spy Hop Productions, Inc., a leader in youth media arts education, has announced that Executive Director Kasandra VerBrugghen will step down this spring. Since joining in 2008, VerBrugghen has transformed the organization into a nationally recognized nonprofit that reaches over 10,000 Utah youth annually through media arts programs.
During her tenure, Spy Hop grew from two programs to 18, expanded into more than 80 schools statewide, and established the Kahlert Youth Media Arts Center, a permanent home for youth creativity. VerBrugghen also created a legacy fund to ensure free arts education for future generations.
“It has been an incredible honor to lead Spy Hop and witness the transformative power of the arts on young lives,” VerBrugghen said. The Board of Directors has launched a search for her successor to continue advancing Spy Hop’s mission of empowering youth through film, audio, music, and design.
11/6 SLUGMAG: 801 Salon: Accessible Art Spaces Born From Creative Limitations
Have you ever entered a space and instantly felt like you belonged? The atmosphere feels just right, the people are so welcoming that you could kick off your shoes and settle in like it’s home. That’s the feeling 801 Salon is creating in the heart of Salt Lake City.
Now entering its fourth year, this nonprofit, founded by Roxanne Gray, is transforming the arts scene by creating a welcoming environment where multidisciplinary artists can showcase their work in unexpected spaces, making everyone feel like they’ve found their creative home.
At its heart, 801 Salon is all about building community. Whether facilitating the logistics of an artist’s first solo show or teaming up with other creative collectives, the organization continually breaks down the barriers that often keep artists apart. The key to their success lies in collaboration—and this spirit of connection is embodied by Director of Operations Rachel Andes.
“I want to make sure that everyone feels like they are seen, and also feels like they belong at one of our shows”
11/6 SLUGMAG: Preserving Calm: Peter Wiarda Explores SLC’s Endangered Architecture
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