Salt Lake City, UT
March 22 – May 2, 2025

Old Friends is a group exhibition featuring the work of local artists who have maintained enduring friendships through shared artistic journeys. The exhibition will be on display at the Main Library’s Level 4 Gallery and includes works by a collective of artists who have found inspiration and community through their weekly gatherings.

This exhibition honors not only the creative output of these artists but also the camaraderie that has kept their circle intact for years. Through painting, printmaking, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition reflects on themes of memory, community, and the evolving creative process.

Artists Featured:

• Bob Kleinschmidt (1927 – 2019) – Printmaker and former University of Utah professor known for his masterful prints created over three decades of teaching.
• Susan Makov – Painter and photographer with a focus on natural forms and landscapes.
• Susan Beck – Painter and educator with a career spanning five decades, known for her intuitive and expressive approach to teaching art.
• Steven Fawson – Specializing in portraiture, landscape, and still life.
• Thomas S. Hoffman – Realist painter exploring themes from autobiographical reflections to social commentary.
• Sam Wilson (1943 – 2023) – Renowned painter specializing in realism and illusion, best known for his work at the Cathedral of the Madeline in Salt Lake City.
• Connie McCormick Borup – Landscape painter whose style blends muted tones and distinct color palettes.
• Kristie Krumbach – Metalsmith and sculptor whose aesthetic combines both jewelry-making and sculptural design.

Reception:
There will be an art exhibit reception for Old Friends on March 22 in the Main Library’s Level 4 Gallery.

Main Library: Gallery at Library Square, 4th Floor
210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

🕒 Gallery Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
• Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission is free and open to the public.

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