- OPENING THIS WEEK
- Sunday, March 5
A Woman's Place Bookstore - Cottonwood (4835 S. Highland Drive
Cottonwood MallT, 278-9855) - Watercolors by Shirley Nelson, colored pencil by Holly Williams and earthenware bowls by Kathleen Reagan through May 28.
Hogle Zoo Auditorium (2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 582-1631) - The Second Annual Zoo Exhibition, "The World of the Wild," through April 16.
Kimball Art Center (638 Park Ave., Park City, 649-8882) - Main gallery: oil paintings by Scott Christensen and sculpture by Steve Kestrel. Badami gallery: watercolors by Linda Kohler Barnes. Both exhibits through March 29. Opening reception, March 5, 3-5 p.m.
Mills Gallery (Ivy Place, 4700 S. 900 East #28, 263-2882) - "Spring Fever" Show & Sale of seasonal landscapes and floral paintings by Utah artists: Linda Curley, Vern Black, Sharon Jewkes and Richard Miles through March.
- Tuesday, March 7
Brigham City Museum-Gallery (24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, 723-6769) - high school student art competition for Cache and Box Elder Counties through April 1.
Salt Lake City/County Building (451 S. State) - First Floor gallery: Brad Chidester Retrospective through March 31. Mayor's reception, Tuesday, March 7, 5-6 p.m. The retrospective is presented by Art Access/Very Special Arts Utah.
- Friday, March 10
Salt Lake Art Center* (20 S. West Temple, 328-4201) - "Domestic Neon," sculpture by Montana artist Willem Volkersz, through April 27. Volkersz will also speak at the U. of U., Fine Arts Auditorium, March 10, 1 p.m.
- CONTINUING EXHIBITS
A Woman's Place Bookstore - Hidden Valley (Hidden Valley Mall, Draper, 576-8500) - Varied media by Stacee Clayton, to continue indefinitely.
A Woman's Place Bookstore - Foothill (1400 Foothill Drive, Foothill Village, 583-6431) - Photographs by Ruth Gier through April 23.
Anderson-Foothill Library (1135 S. 2100 East, 524-8278) - Charcoal, pastel and oil paintings by Susan McKean through March.
Art Access Gallery* (339 W. Pierpont, 328-0703) - "Inclusion: A Collaborative Exhibition," featuring 12 contemporary Utah artists and their partners from special and underserved populations. Artists include: Allen Bishop, Sharon R. Cannon, Valrie Englund, Louise Fischman, Doug Fryer, Wayne Geary, Joseph Germaine, Brian Kershisnik, Sandy LeValley, Rober Marshall, Rober Nickelson and Joseph Ostraff. Show runs through March 10.
Atrium Gallery (third floor, Salt Lake City Public Library) - "Altered Vision" by Gary Barton through April 5.
C Gallery (466 S. 500 East, 359-8625) - "G Is for Georgopoulos: New Age Art - Quantum Optics" through March 26. (Minilecture each noon.)
Color Litho Gallery (1055 S. 700 W., 972-1056) - Artwork by Al Rounds, Helen Paul, Kurt Randall and other artists. Upstairs gallery: Selections by Norman Rockwell and Charles M. Russell.
Dolores Chase Gallery* (260 S. 200 West, 328-2787) - "Artscapes," featuring the work of Doub Himes, Chris Gittins, Royden Card, Frank Huff, Ron Richmond, Clay Wagstaff, Willamarie Huelskamps, Brian Kershisnik, Edith Roberson, Steven Bartholomew, Rita Lambros, Wulf Barsch, Lee Deffebach, Neil Jussial, Layne Meacham and Michael Woodbury. Show runs through March 31.
Finch Lane Gallery (54 Finch Lane, 596-5000) - Paintings by Susan Cheal and mixed media by Melvin G. Ralph through April 14. Park gallery: "Beautiful Birds & Incredible Insects" by the Youth Art Academy Student Exhibition through March 31.
Gallery 2150 (Inkley's, 2150 S. State, 486-3921) - Photographs by Arland Hammon through March 5.
Glendinning Gallery (617 E. South Temple, 533-5895) - "Farther Along the Journey: African-American Quilts in Utah," featuring quilts by Mary Mills through March 17.
Hippodrome Gallery* (FHP Health Care, 2500 S. State, 461-6617) - "Women Photographers in Camera Work" through April 15.
Leftbank Gallery* (242 S. 200 West, 539-0343) - Photographs by Peter Barney and ceramics by Kent Rigby through March 10.
Museum of Church History and Art (45 N. West Temple, 240-2299) - "Sacred Connections: Native Art of the American Southwest," curated by senior museum curator Richard Oman, through Aug. 20, 1995. East Gallery: "Jesus Once Was a Little Child . . . ," an exhibit designed especially for children, through September 1995. Also, "Visions of Faith: Selections from Latter-day Saint International Art Competitions," which opened in January, will remain open for nearly a year, closing Jan. 7, 1996.
Olpin Union Gallery (University of Utah, 245 University Union, 581-7469) - "Sands Cycles," featuring Verabel Call Cluff, Alex Caldiero, Maida Withers and Tea Schiano through March 3.
Phillips Gallery* (444 E. 200 South, 364-8284) - "Garden Sculpture `95," featuring the work of David Adams, Mark Bullwinkle, Silvia Davis, Marcia Donahue, Connie Erickson, Neil Hadlock, Mary Ellen Hogle, Cyn Jeppson, Nolan Johnson, Richard Johnston, Dean Petaja, Michael Mogus, Laura Lee Stay, Cordell Taylor and C & G Sparks-Gary Vlasic through March 24.
Repartee Gallery* (592 Main St., Park City, 649-4514) - "Going Places 1995," featuring the art of Dave Brown, Doug Fryer, Mathew Judd, Martha Harding, Jon McNaughton, James Rennert and Larry Wade through March 21.
Rio Grande Cafe (270 S. Rio Grande, 364-3302) - Works by Kaaryn Romero through March 5.
Sego Gallery (637 E. 500 South, 328-9848) - "Landscapes: Pastels, Paints and Grounds" by Richard A. Richards through March 31.
Sweet Avenues Branch Library (455 F Street, 524-8276) - "Literary Abstracts" by Edward Bateman through April 8.
Tyler Library (315 Wood St., Midvale) - Oil paintings by Mona McGuire through April.
Utah Museum of Fine Art* (University of Utah, S. Campus Drive, 581-7332) - E. Parry & Peggy Chatterton Thomas gallery: Paintings and drawings by Earl Jones through March 12.
Whitmore Library (2197 E. 7000 South) - "American Folklife: A Commonwealth of Cultures" features photographs and commentary from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Main gallery: Associated Utah Artist Show. Both will run through March.
Williams Fine Art* (Main Lobby, Eagle Gate Plaza, 60 E. South Temple, 534-0331) - Works by Kent Wallis, Richard Murray, Al Rounds, Alvin Gittins and early Utah artists through March.
* Member, Salt Lake Art Dealers Association.
- OUTSIDE SALT LAKE CITY
A Woman's Place Bookstore - Park City (1890 Bonanza Drive, Park City Plaza, 649-2722) - Mixed media works by Issa through April 3.
Art Gallery (F303 Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo, 378-2881) - Gallery 303: Part II of the "Annual MFA Candidate Show," featuring the work of Byron K. Draper, Clane Graves, Tom Howard, Hailey Meyer, Marilyn Sehlmeier and Rod Walker through March 16.
Bountiful/Davis Art Center (2175 S. Main, Bountiful, 292-0367) - "North Mountain," featuring the work of Roger Davis, Gwen Davis, Dennis Smith, Gary Smith, Neil Hadlock, Karen Hadlock, Ray Morales, Clane Graves, David Adams, Linda Stippich, Trevor Southey, Frank McEntire, Day Christensen, Jenny Christensen, Joseph Linton and Frank Riggs through March.
Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery (Southern Utah University, Cedar City, 586-5432) - Over 40 current works by members of the Southern Utah University Art Department faculty will be exhibited through March 24.
Brimhall Gallery (143 Brimhall Bldg, BYU Campus) - "The Society of Illustrators Traveling Exhibit" through March 15.
College of Eastern Utah (451 E. 400 North, Price, 637-2120, ext. 297) - "Utah's Courtroom Artists: A Vanishing Breed?" through March 6.
Eccles Community Art Center (2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 392-6935) - Main gallery: paintings by Ray R. Breer. Carriage House gallery: The Ogden Color Camera Club's Print Competition. Both through March 31.
Museum of Art (Brigham Young University, North Campus Drive, Provo, 378-7320) - "To Be In This Country," featuring the paintings of V. Douglas Snow through April. Also, "Photographs by Karsh" through April 8. Included are pieces on Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, John F. Kennedy, Sophia Loren, Georgia O'Keefe and Pablo Picasso. Also, "American Musical Instruments from the Metropolitan Museum of Art," through Sept. 30; "150 Years of American Painting," artwork from BYU's permanent collection, on display through August 1999; "C.C.A. Christensen's Mormon Panorama," through September; and "Out of Print: Works by 25 Utah Artists," through September; "West Meets East: Folding Screens and Paintings" by Allen West through September.
Myra Powell Gallery (Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, 629-8444) - "Annual Invitational Exhibit," featuring Roberta Glidden, Lois Breeze, Steve Case, Robin Farr, Harrison Groutage, Jayne Blair, Rita Lambros, Clayton Williams, Diane McLeod, William Lewis, Adrian Van Suchtelen, Blanche Wilson, Kent Rigby, Nate Johansen, Suzanne Simpson, Mike Walton, Dana Mauck, Scott Ferguson, Brook Tarrent, Trent Billoft and Janet Wallace through March.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (650 N. 1100 East, Logan, 797-0163) - "5th Biennial Photography Exhibition 1995: Evolving Medium" (photo montage, digital montage, hand-colored Xerographs and many other techniques) through March 12.
Nicolaysen Art Museum (400 E. Collins Drive, Casper, Wyo., 235-5247) - "Images of the Land: Works from the Nicolaysen Art Museum collection" through Aug. 27. Some of the artists exhibiting are Rodney Kerswill, Lyle Tayson, Conrad Schwiering, Kirk Randle, Rupert Conrad and Montana and Steve Naegle. Textiles by Mary-Alice Huemoeller, photographs by Devendra Shirkehande, "No Fear of Flying: An Image of Virginia Huidekoper," a film by Sava Malachowski and paintings by Maurice Mayer through March 12. "The Radiant Object: Self Taught Artists From the Volkersz Collection" through April 23.
Peteetneet Art Gallery (21 N. Peteetneet Blvd.
600 EastT, Payson, 465-3579) - Utah Watercolor Society traveling show, featuring 17 Utah artist through March 10.
Springville Museum of Art (126 E. 400 South, Springville, 489-2727) - 23rd All-State High Schools of Utah Show through March 14.
St. George Art Museum (175 E. 200 North, St. George, 674-4256) - Watercolors of the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah by Allan J. Schulz through May 19.
Weber State University (Ogden, 626-6445) - "A Space For Breathing," featuring drawings by Canadian born Shelagh Keeley through March 10.
- CALL FOR ENTRIES
Artists age 50 and over are invited to submit paintings for the "Utah Images" art show. The exhibition, sponsored by Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Company, will be held in conjunction with the "1995 Utah Arts Festival." Paintings selected for the show will be elligible for cash awards and will be exhibited during the arts festival. Artists may submit up to two paintings in any medium based on a Utah theme. Paintings must be no larger than 36 by 50 inches and be suitably framed for hanging. Watercolors over 16 by 20 inches should be mounted with Plexiglas. Artist information, and if desired, the price should be firmly attached to the back of each submission. The artist is responsible for any insurance of his work. The expense of shipping and handling is also the artist's responsibility. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. June 9, at Equitable's home office, #3 Triad Center, Suite 200, Salt Lake City. Works will be judged by Bernadette Brown, Curator of Art and Education Services at the Utah Museum of Fine Art.
The Kimball Art Center is receiving entries for the 26th Annual Park City Art Festival. Media categories include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, glass, fiber, leather, jewelry, wood, ceramics, sculpture, metal, paper and other fine art media. Entry deadline is April 1. Application fee is $15. Jury is by five slides of artist's work with completed application form. Acceptance notification is May 1. If accepted, booth fees are $195 for 10 by 10 feet space and $305 for 10 by 20 feet space. For application, send SASE to Kimball Art Center, Attn: Festival Office, P.O. Box 1478, Park City, UT 84060, (801) 649-8882.
The Durango Arts Center announces a call for entries for the "2nd Annual Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival," Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. Artists interesed in applying should call the festival coordinators, Laurie Dickson (303)-247-0888 or Sandy Green (303) 247-9365, or send a self addressed stamped envelope to Main Avenue Arts Festival, P.O Box 576, Durango, CO 81302. Application deadline is April 1.
The Alliance for the Varied Arts Gallery is planning its 1996 exhibitions schedule. Entry deadline is April 1. Open to all persons interested in exhibiting their artwork. All work must be suitable for gallery setting. For more information, contact Heather Hicks, gallery director, (801) 753-2970.
Sculpture competition for the St. George Memorial Plaza is under way. Any artist affiliated with Utah may enter. Theme: strength and determination of early pioneers and the significance of water in the development of St. George. Sketches and proposals due April 1, 1995. No restrictions other than work must be able to withstand St. George elements and be site-specific (may be multiple figures). Application forms and information, Arts Coordinator, 86 S. Main, St. George, UT 84770. For further information call 1-801-634-5850.
The Utah Quilt Guild and the Springville Museum of Art announce a call for entries for the "Twenty-Second Annual Quilt Show '95." Open to all quilters in the United States, the participants may enter two quilts not previously entered and no more than three years old. To be eligible, quilts must meet the definition: "Two pieces of fabric that have been quilted together with fiber batting." Quilts may be representational or non-objective in form.There is a non-refundable entry fee of $7.00 for each quilt entered. Hand delivered work should be brought to the Museum in fabric bags with name and address on outside. Works shipped to the Museum should be packed in a sturdy carton or box. Quilts will be accepted for judging between Wednesday, May 25 and Saturday, May 29. Quilts not properly prepared for hanging will be disqualified. For more information and an entry form contact Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 S., Springville, UT 84663 or phone 489-2727.