We’ve been talking gift ideas this week, and here’s another one, from a local artist.

As part of this Friday’s Park City Gallery Stroll, gallery owner and nature photographer Willie Holdman will debut his latest book, Utah, Mountains to Desert. The collection of photographs spans 20 years of Holdman’s work and captures the diverse landscapes in the Beehive State. Available for $49.95, the 180 page 11 x 13 format book contains images of everything from our famous red rock country to alpine mountains streams. From 6 to 9 pm on Friday, Holdman will be at his Park City gallery to sign the book, which is being given away with every framed purchase from the gallery (if you can’t make it to the gallery you can also order it directly here). Also on view are new 40″ x 96″ panoramas from his latest collection, printed on metal. The Willie Holdman Utah Photography Gallery is located on 580 Main Street.

If you’re in to landscape photography, while you’re in Park City you might also want to check out McMillen Fine Art Photography, the town’s newest landscape photography gallery. They will be unveiling the latest addition to their collection, “Morning Delight,” which features the Wasatch Mountain Range during fall. Take in the gallery’s collection of photographs that pay homage to the great American West. They are located at 1678 West Redstone Drive. For complete information on the Park City Gallery Stroll visit their website.

And on Saturday in Park City, you’ll have another chance to pick up gifts at The Park Silly Market’s Silly Holiday Bazar. Get your picture taken with Santa, enjoy kid’s activities, and listen to holiday music performed by the Park City High School Choir and Band. There will be more than 100 unique vendors selling jewelry, clothing, and even gourmet food. Speaking of food, snacks and drinks will are available courtesy of the Park City High School sports teams. The holiday bazar will run on December 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being held at Park City High School, which is located on 1750 Kearns Blvd.

Shawn Rossiter

The founder of Artists of Utah and editor of its online magazine, 15 Bytes, Shawn Rossiter has undergraduate degrees in English, French and Italian Literature and studied Comparative Literature in graduate school before pursuing a career in art.