Need an Original Gift Idea?
Looking for an original gift idea? Think original art. All around
Utah, you'll find that the Holidays are the perfect time to purchase artwork,
whether for a loved-one or for yourself. Many galleries hold group exhibits
featuring a number of artists and works at extremely reasonable prices.
The Salt Lake Gallery Association
holds a special gallery stroll in December, the first Friday of the month,
December 5th. From 6 to 9 pm you'll be able to visit local galleries late
for your Holiday shopping. And ask the galleries about their sponsorship
program, and you'll find out about local area restaurants that offer specials
for Gallery Stroll.
But if you're eager to do your shopping, you don't have to wait until
the 5th. Most galleries will be open Thanksgiving weekend so that you can
get your Holiday Shopping done early.
some SLGA sponsors:
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Gallery Stroll Preview
What's Up and Upcoming
HORNE FINE ART:
You'll find a number of talented
artists during the gallery's holiday group show. Be sure to check out
recent University of Utah graduate R. Aaron Lifferth. Gallery owner Karen
Horne says of Lifferth: "His brushwork is so evocative,
he transforms everyday still life material - fruit, vegies, and crockery
into pure poetry. I love his 'edges' -- which range from knife-sharp to whisper
soft." Also take a look at the pop-realism of Nathan Barnes.
PHILLIPS GALLERY:
Annual Holiday Group Show allows
many of the lesser known of the gallery's eighty artists to have a chance
to catch your eye. Works in all media: photography, watercolor, woodcuts,
jewelry, lithographs, sculpture, collage, monotypes, etchings, oils, acrylics,
etc. Take a look and tell us who you think is an emerging artist who deserves
attention.
MAGPIE'S NEST:
The Magpie Gallery celebrates its 4th annual Holiday Show with a number
of local artists, including David Estes, Heather Barron, Cassandria Parsons
and Chelsea Bentley. When you visit, be sure to take a look at the work
of Zachary Proctor, a young artist, instructor and activist. Proctor volunteered
for four years as an instructor at an elementary school and undertook an
art project with 400 children in Africa. He currently works with sexually
abused children, helping them to heal through the creative process. He is
currently apprenticing with David Dornan. Take a look at what he's learned.
A GALLERY:
As always, you'll find a number of fabulous Utah artists at this
Holladay gallery. Featured this month is the work of Gregory Stocks, Brandon
Cook, Jennifer Rasmusson, Chris Thornock and others. Be sure to take a
look at the work of new University of Utah art professor John O'Connell,
who is now showing with the gallery. An interview with O'Connell will
be appearing in the February edition of 15 Bytes.
DAVE
ERICSON FINE ART: Along with his normal cadre of artists, Ericson will
be featuring new works on paper by nationally recognized artist Brian Kershisnik.
NEW VISIONS GALLERY:
"It's Only Paint After All," mixed media paintings by Kent Rigby. Read the
15 Bytes article.
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UTAH ARTIST HANDS:
You have probably seen Blaine
Stonebraker as you drive past Liberty Park - he has become known as "that
Liberty Park artist." Blaine has always been an artist - but the financial
pressures of raising a family made it hard to survive on his art alone.
So, few years ago, with his family grown, he left the more traditional work-a-day
world and has picked up his paint brushes for good. You can find him set
up all year long - either at the Downtown Farmer's Market; in the park
or out on the street. When Pam O'Mara saw a small painting Blaine did of
one of his grand kids she asked him if he could do an entire show around
children. See the result -- "Childhood Snapshots" -- at UTah Artist Hands
until mid January.
OUTSIDE SALT LAKE:
PROVO:
Terra Nova Gallery
will be presenting an exhibit of recent works by Brett Larsen Dec.
3-24 with an artist reception Friday, Dec. 5th from 6-8pm. In his
current work Larsen has been interested in the concept of Paradise and
the long for it that seems to have found its way into the minds of so
many over time. Art has always fascinated Larsen because of its power to
influence mood and alter perception. "A beautiful painting can open our
eyes to the world, reminding us that it too has been composed and does influence
us," explains Larsen. "It allows us to see with the eyes of a child."
BOUNTIFUL:
The Bountiful/Davis Art Center presents work by 100 Utah artists in its annual
Holiday Show and Sale which runs until December 23rd. All of the artwork
is priced under $500, and patrons can take work as soon as they purchase
it. Artwork is replenished as it is sold so there is always something new
to see.
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SUGAR NITES:
The Sugarhouse Merchants Association continues Sugar Nites during the month
of December. Every Friday night for the first three weeks in December local
area businesses will be open late with fantastic art, live music and great
deals at area businesses. Get to 2100 South and 11th East and go in
any direction and you'll find something happening.
CHROMA
GALLERY:
During Sugar Nites Chroma Gallery will be holding a Holiday Group Show with
Utah artists Jennifer Worsley, Darryl Erdmann, Shawn Rossiter, Andrew Smith,
Michael Begue, Ani Heinig.
TANNER FRAMES: Will feature oils and
watercolors by SLC artist Cassandra Parsons as well as abstract pastel work
by Shawn Rossiter.
SUGAR POST POTTERY: will have great
deals on pottery from a number of local craftsmen including Kevin Winn and
Fred Conlon.
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