Art Events: Uintah County
Art & Inspiration
Celebrating the centennial of Dinosaur National Monument
On Oct. 4, 1915, 80 acres of fossil-rich land in northeast Utah were set aside as Dinosaur National Monument, which was expanded 23 years later to cover over 210,000 acres along the Utah-Colorado border. For the last six months, the Monument has been celebrating its 100-year anniversary with a variety of projects and special events based on monthly themes. During September, the theme is "Art & Inspiration."
An exhibit of photography and painting at the Uintah County Heritage Museum in Vernal, coordinated by photographer Randy Fullbright, runs until Oct. 5. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. Fullbright, whose photographs grace this page, also is featured at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Uintah County Library in Vernal with his documentary “Dinosaur Through the Lens.”
“Postcards from the Past National Fossil Day Art Contest” is open to all, with submission guidelines and examples of past winners at: www.nature.nps.gov/geology/nationalfossilday.
Sept. 13 and Sept. 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. there is a Rock Art Talk and Tour at Echo Park Campground. Call the Canyon Visitor Center for details and road conditions.
On Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Quarry Exhibit Hall, Utah Opera will give a half-hour performance.
A Scenery Scavenger Hunt InstaMeet is Sept. 19 starting at 1 p.m. at Utah Field House of Natural History in Vernal and picking up again at 2:30 p.m. at Quarry Visitor Center. After reviewing Ernest Untermann paintings at the Field House, you will try to locate and photograph scenes in the Monument that match the paintings. Best photos will be posted online.
Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Quarry Exhibit Hall and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Split Mountain Boat Ramp, painting demonstrations will be given by A.D. Shaw and other local artists. Bring your art supplies and join in. The $10 per vehicle entry fee will be waived all day for Public Lands Day.
The actual 100th anniversary Dinosaur Centennial Weekend is Oct. 2-4.
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The content you see in this magazine is provided by a fluid group of volunteers whose ability with the pen or camera is matched by their curiosity and enthusiasm for Utah's art world. 15 Bytes is an open community forum. If you are interested in writing an article, or providing images for our magazine contact editor Shawn Rossiter at editor@artistsofutah.org
 Jared Christensen grew up in North Ogden, and graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography. He continues to explore his art and exhibit locally, and currently works for 15 Bytes and for Tanner Frames in Salt Lake City. |
 Ehren Clark studied art history at both the University of Utah and the
University of Reading in the UK. He is now a professional writer. |
 Randy Fullbright is an artist who specializes in the photography of the wild and rugged beauty of Dinosaur National Monument. He lives in Vernal Utah where he and his wife Lana own and operate Fullbright Studio. |
 Ann Poore is a freelance writer and editor who spent most of her career at The Salt Lake Tribune. She also worked for Salt Lake City Weekly and has written for such publications as Utah Business Magazine and Salt Lake Magazine. |
 Nathan Robison is a librarian and writer. He lives in Provo, Utah with his wife, two children, and many animals. |
 Shawn Rossiter, a native of Boston, was raised on the East Coast. He has degrees in English, French and Italian Literature. A professional artist and writer, he founded Artists of Utah in 2001 and is editor of its magazine, 15 Bytes. |
 Geoff Wichert has degrees in critical writing and creative nonfiction. He writes about art to settle the arguments going on in his head. |
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