Holly Mae Pendergast has always been one to follow her bliss. A bliss which has led her from her childhood home in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina to her current home in the hills above Utah’s Rockport Reservoir. In her stripped-down A-frame cabin she has little social […]
by Ruby Reece In the many years that I have spent talking with artists all across the country – the most frequent question is “Where do I start?” And the answer to that is ALWAYS – “Start with advertising!” When a business opens for the first time, do […]
The exhibition began with an empty space — one of the best in Salt Lake City. Artspace Forum Gallery offered Artists of Utah the opportunity to create a unique exhibition featuring Utah artists 35 or under. With support from the Salt Lake City Arts Council and other sponsors, […]
After four years in the Sugar House area, the Bingham Gallery has recently moved to downtown Salt Lake City. The gallery has renovated spaces on the second floor of the Kearns Building. The gallery came to Utah when owners Paul and Susan Bingham decided to move here after […]
Utah may not have art auction houses, but charity auctions are emerging as more and more non-profit organizations use them for fundraising. Ideally, those administering the auctions would ask the wealthy and the collector to donate artwork. Ironically, they more often turn to you, the artist, whose […]
by Jan Hopkins As the Salt Lake City’s Main Library moves to its new building this weekend, it makes way for a number of new tenants, including the Center For Documentary Arts. The Center began 20 years ago as the Oral History Institute — an effort to document […]
by Mark Dicosola When it comes to the European tradition of the old masters, classical realism is rarely seen and almost lost in the State of Utah. With these techniques and methods of training and artistic expression so rare, I am grateful to have found Kamille Corry. After […]
by Heather Weiler Lately there has been a lot of talk in Salt Lake City about “art” and what role it will play in the revitalization of Salt Lake City’s downtown. While business ventures have often thrived as a result of having the arts in their midst it […]
If you think Art Access is just a gallery, you’re missing more than just the boat; you’re missing the whole armada! The downtown Salt Lake gallery is just the most visible part of a progressive, civic-minded organization that is much, much larger. In fact, the organization’s best work […]
A collector is someone who has more art than they have wall space. They purchase art not simply because they have walls to cover, but because they have developed an addiction for beauty that is more powerful than mere interior design. Bevan Chipman is a collector. His Salt […]
by Rowe Smith Since this is my story (see article in this month’s edition) might I tell you about my first painting sale. Here in this market, any painting sale is important. This copy is the lead paragraph from a story that ran in the Desert News January […]
by Shanna Kunz Just one block off the beaten path of Historic 25th Street in Ogden, Utah, is the first-class, family-owned and operated Bartholomew’s Fine Art and Frame Gallery. Bartholomew’s is a full-service fine art, frame, and art restoration gallery that provides quality framing services to serious art […]
Catholic Community Services of Utah has a unique way of raising money to help feed the homeless and also benefit some of Utah’s best artists — Feed the Hungry Foster the Arts Festival. Salt Lake businessman John Henkels started the festival 14 years ago and the festival caught the […]
The month of December is never like the rest of the lazy daisy months the rest of the year, it’s a little different and so is the Gallery Stroll. Normally held on the third Friday of the month the galleries know that December is just too busy of […]
There are few competitions like it in Utah: Your reputation is irrelevant. Your resume is immaterial. There is no entry fee. Any Utahn 18 years or older has a fair chance. First-time applicants may get juried in; strong, well-known artists may get juried out. The artwork must stand […]
Area restaurants aren’t the only alternative venue for emerging artists. While having their hair styled at Sargeant Salon, David Sargeant’s clients get to view fine art originals instead of the usual cheesy posters of hair models. About two years ago, Sargeant decided his clients would appreciate seeing beautiful […]
by Nance Thunell Artists of Utah’s inaugural exhibition, 35 x 35, opens Friday, December 20, with an artist reception and holiday party at the Artspace Forum Gallery in Salt Lake City. 35 x 35 is a unique exhibition, displaying the works of thirty-five Utah artists thirty-five years or […]
Eduardo Alvarez, a Chilean-American artist based in Provo, Utah, studied Fine Arts at Universidad Católica de Chile under Josef Albers’ pupils. Influenced by his global upbringing and Chile’s military regime, his art explores truth and perception. Through dynamic textures, cracks, and colors, Alvarez creates works that balance matter, content, and light. Guided by Christian values, his art invites introspection, encouraging viewers to appreciate beauty, embrace life’s moments, and reflect on the nature of reality.
To discover more artists, visit our Utah Artists Directory
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