{"id":69090,"date":"2023-09-07T13:11:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/?p=69090"},"modified":"2023-09-07T13:11:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:11:19","slug":"september-is-the-artiest-month-art-at-the-park-and-other-events-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artistsofutah.org\/15Bytes\/september-is-the-artiest-month-art-at-the-park-and-other-events-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"September is the Artiest Month: Art at the Park and Other Events This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rob Chipman explains his printmaking process to a visitor during the 2022 Art at the Park Event<\/p><\/div>\n

You will have your own thoughts, but for our take, at least this year, September is the best month to see art in Utah. In addition to the regular series of exhibitions at galleries, museums and other fixed, brick-and-mortar venues (see here<\/a> for our listings from across the state), several pop-up events, including block parties, art fairs and open studios are happening throughout the month.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Event founder Rob Chipman says Art at the Park<\/a> is excited to return to Salt Lake City\u2019s This is the Place Heritage Park for its second year.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe number of guests reserving a spot at the Private Showing has doubled over last year, the number of artist applications was about double the number of available booths (with many more new artists wanting to be notified when applications are open next year), our social media followers have doubled, plus a lot of buzz on social media from both artists and their followers,\u201d says Chipman about his high expectations for the upcoming event. He was eager to learn from last year\u2019s event (which we reported on here<\/a>) and during the interim has worked on improving several aspects. \u201cInside, the building was a little crowded and there were some areas outside that were less than ideal,\u201d Chipman says. They\u2019ve reduced the number of booths from 80 to 65 (though some artists are sharing a booth, so more than 75 artists will be present). For the outside booths, weather protection and security were a concern so AATP is paying to have sides on the tents, which can then can be lowered at night and in the event of inclement weather. To improve the checkout process, they have instituted a 3-part sales slip so artists can keep a copy for their records and the customers can have one as well. And to better promote the event they have spent $15,000 on marketing, including billboard, print, digital and radio ads as well as direct mail and email invitations. Because demand to participate was so high this year, they commissioned a jury to select this year\u2019s artists. All will be included in an artist directory, which will be handed out to all guests to better ensure all the artists are represented. Use your own to find Chipman\u2019s booth and you\u2019ll see several new editions from the popular printmaker \u2014 an impressive output considering all the work that goes into planning Art at the Park has certainly encroached on his studio time. It\u2019s worth it, he says. \u201cIt\u2019s true that a rising tide floats all boats. Even though my time to produce new work last year was limited, [Art at the Park] was certainly my best event of the year for art sales and exposure.\u201d<\/span><\/h4>\n