OPENING THIS WEEKMonday, Feb. 1
C Gallery (466 S. 500 East, 359-8625) -- "A is for Abraham and Art in Bronze," through March 1.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Brigham City Museum-Gallery (24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, 723- 6769) -- "Great American West" photography exhibit through Feb. 27.
Left Bank Gallery* (242 S. 200 West, 539-0343) -- "Body's Of Work," featuring photographs by Ben Altman and Francis Smith. Opening Reception Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. and Gallery Stroll Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6
Petersen Art Center Gallery (1025 E. 2100 South, 467-5444) -- "My Three Loves: patients, paintings, photographs," featuring work by Ken Farnsworth, through March 17. Opening reception Saturday, Feb. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.
CONTINUING EXHIBITS
Alpine Art and the Robin Grey Gallery (430 E. South Temple, 355-1155)-- LeConte Stewart, ongoing exhibit.
Aperture Gallery (307 W. 200 South, No. 1003, 363-9700) -- "A Tribute to the Old Baron Woolen Mills," featuring photographs by Rodger Newbold and Dan Smith, through Feb. 15.
Art Access Gallery* (339 W. Pierpont Ave., 328-0703) -- "Under Construction -- The Making of the Nine Mile Canyon Interactive CD ROM: An exploration of the learning process and society's role in education," featuring images by children and teachers, directed by John Schaefer. The two-part exhibition will run through Friday.
Art Barn/Finch Lane Gallery* (54 Finch Lane, 596-5000) -- Works by Tanja Khvtisiashvili, Mandi Mauldin and Susan Price through Feb. 19.
Arts of Utah Gallery* (2226 S. 700 East) -- "Utah Artists on the Cutting Edge," ceramics by Francesc Burogs, and sculptures by Nnamdi Okonkwo. Show will run through Feb. 18, with a gallery stroll from 6-9 p.m.
Artspace Artists Association (337 W. Pierpont Ave., California Rubber and Tire Building) -- New works and works in progress.
Atrium Gallery (fifth floor, Salt Lake Public Library) -- Works by Lenka Konopasek through Feb. 13.
Bibliotect Architecture/Art Bookstore and Gallery (329 W. Pierpont Ave., 236-1010) -- "Steel, Stone and Wood," featuring works by Philip Richardson, through Feb 10.
Cherry Street Gallery (4790 S. Cherry St. 281-0075) -- Twelve-year-old Russian artist BESO will present his work to promote world peace. On display for two weeks. Also, "Unity of the Unanswerable Riddles," a show of new works by Mike Fletcher. Also new works by sculptor David Sorensen, new watercolors by Ian Ramsay and Young Huino, as well as works by sculptors Don Coy, Matt Clark, Stan Watts, Rick Jackson, Doc Poulson, Neil Burk, Scott Hall, Ken Baxter, Lee Anne Walker, Julie Jacobsen, Cynthia Binyon, Arlene Connolly, Randal Lake, Poon Tai T, Jo Gilkey and Paul Nalamba.
Chroma Gallery (170 W. 2950 South, 487-4316) -- Acrylics-serigraphs by Darryl Erdmann. Exhibit ongoing.
Cordell Taylor Studio/Gallery (575 W. 200 South, 355-0333) -- "Table Settings," featuring paintings by Lenka Konopasek.
D.B. Gallery (125 E. 6100 South, Murray, 268-9562) -- Ongoing exhibit of Utah artists Richard Murray, Dave Keough and Jim Weiss.
Dolores Chase Gallery* (260 S. 200 West, 328-2787) -- "In a Blue Field," featuring works by Susan Barratt,through Feb. 9.
East Millcreek Library (2266 E. Evergreen Ave., 943-4636) -- Paintings by John Fetzer through February.
Framery (1519 S. 1500 East) -- Works by Glania Perova.
F. Weixler Gallery (132 E St., 534-1014) -- Works by Valoy Eaton, Harrison Groutage, Kimball Warren, Karl Thomas and Dennis Smith and others.
Glendinning Gallery (617 E. South Temple, 533-5895) -- Holiday Group Exhibition featuring Bevan Chipman, Dan Fogel, Martha Klein, Kathy Peterson, Sue Rampton, Steve Sheffield will run through Feb. 15.
Hogle Zoo Auditorium (2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 582-1631) --The Sixth annual "World of the Wild" art exhibit through March 21.
Holladay Library (2150 E. 4800 South, 943-4636, ext. 334) -- Margaret Walters, presents her watercolors and oils through February.
King's Cottage Gallery (2233 S. 700 East, 486-5019) -- Paintings by Susan Gallacher and Rob Adamson are now showing.
Light Spot (1043 E. 900 South) -- "GIGANTI/DRAGHGLI/EROI" (the Giants, the Dragons, the Heroes), featuring glass from Murano, Italy, by artisans Noti Massari, Renato Toso and Roberto Pamio.
Moonbird Studio (353 W. 200 South, Studio No. 301, 322-3816) -- Kids' art from "Bad Dog Rediscovers America," urban kids mentoring project. Exhibit is ongoing.
Nativo (353 W. 200 South, 531-8555) -- Contemporary interpretations of antique Victorian jewelry by Cheryl Elliot.
Oasis Cafe -- Golden Braid Books (151 S. 500 East, 322-1162) -- "Pathways," Watercolors and color pencil drawings.
Original Way Gallery (33 W. Center, North Salt Lake) -- Work by David Montanaro, Nancy, Allen and James Lund, Ben Behunin, Royden Card, Denise Brown and Ina Linton.
Phillips Gallery* (444 E. 200 South, 364-8284) -- Connie Borup and Jacqui Biggs Larsen, Main Gallery; Linda Foster Leonard, Dibble Gallery. Shows will run through Feb. 12.
Red Gallery (Artspace Rubber Company, 353 W. 200 South, #407, 533-8744) -- Works by Lance Clayton, Billy Fever, Tessa Mecham, Ben Fox, Sri Whipple, Sean Graff, Erik Ostling, Martin Novak, Teresa Flowers and Heather Barron.
Repartee Gallery* (Valley Fair Mall, 955-1224) -- Introducing work by Bob Byerley, G. Harvey and William Phillips.
Ruth Tyler Library (8280 S. 75 West, Midvale, 278-0913.)-- Julie Jacobsen's acrylic and oil paintings will be displayed through February.
Salt Lake Art Center* (20 S. West Temple) -- Main gallery: "Behind the Lines: Drawing and Objects by Michael David Hall" through April 3. "Frontage Road: A Reinterpretation of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men," will run through Feb. 14 in the Street Level Gallery.
Schorr Gallery -- West Jordan City Hall (8000 S. Redwood Road, 569-5100) -- Photography from around the world by Laurel Casjens through Feb. 26.
Sego Gallery (637 E. 500 South, 328-9848) -- Group show with works by Kathy Wilson, Ken Baxter and Sam Collett.
Silvertip Gallery (664 Union Square, Sandy, 571-9504) -- Ongoing exhibition of sculpture by William L. Jorgensen, Dee Jorgensen, R.L. Blair, Victor Reece, Avard Fairbanks and Shawn Beeler.
SoHo Gallery (142 E. 800 South, 521-8189) -- "Landscape and Work on Paper," Original paintings and prints by Hessam, Laliberte, Richardson and Sang Chol. Show will run until March.
Southam Gallery (50 E. Broadway, 322-0376) -- "Painting Utah's Grand Landscape," group show.
Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery (627 Trolley Square) -- Exclusively showing Kinkade's works. His original painting, "Bridge of Faith," is on exhibit, as well as other limited edition canvases and paper images.
Thomas Kinkade Showcase Gallery (Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan, 255-3004) -- Specializes in custom-framed Thomas Kinkade art and collectibles. Exhibit ongoing.
Twiggs & amp; Moore Art Gallery (Gardner Historic Village, 1095 W. 7800 South, West Jordan, 255-3004) -- Works by Greg Olsen, James Christensen, Arnold Friberg, Nancy Glazier and more. Exhibit ongoing.
University Hospital (Medical Drive, second floor) -- Chinese Jades from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts through April 25.
Urban Arts Gallery (Second floor, Trolley Square, 322-3111) -- Group show with Karl Pace, Tom Mulder, Richard Murray and Jim Stewart.
Utah Museum of Fine Art* (University of Utah, South Campus Drive, 581-7332) -- "Winter Celebrations," explores the season and the different cultures around the world that celebrate winter holidays. This show runs until April 2. Also, " Portraits on Paper" from the permanent collection of the Utah Museum of Fine Art will run until March 14. Also, "The Val A. Browning Memorial Collection of 500 Years of European Masterworks," featuring paintings by Brueghel, Gainsborough, Fragonard, Corot, Van Dyke, Vigee Le Brun and many others. The exhibit will run indefinitely.
Utah Museum of Natural History* (215 E. 1350 South, U. campus, 581-4303) -- "Kids Stuff," celebrating American Indian childhood. Runs through February.
Williams Fine Art* (Main Lobby, Eagle Gate Plaza, 60 E. South Temple, 534-0331) -- Several pieces by Utah UPA artist Howell Rosenbaum. Also, works by early Utah artists including John Hafen, J.T. Harwood, LeConte Stewart, Maynard Dixon and others.
OUTSIDE SALT LAKE CITY
Bountiful/Davis Art Center (745 S. Main, Bountiful, 292-0367) -- Annual Contemporary Illustrators Exhibition, featuring work by Don Weller, Beth Ann Anderson, Robert Barrett, Ron Brown, Mark Buehner, Rob Colvin, Bob Commander, Glen Edwards, Chris Hawkes, Cary Henrie, Karl Hepworth, Pat Hill, Richard Hull, Steve Kropp, Lester B. Lee, Roger Loveless, Paul Mann, Robert McKay, Shery Meidell, Greg Newbold, Robert Neubecker, Nathan Paret, Greg Ragland, Perry Stewart, Will Terry, Jerry Thompson and Kim Whitesides, through Saturday.
Brigham City Museum-Gallery (24 N. 300 West, Brigham City, 723- 6769) -- "Great American West" photography exhibit through Feb. 27.
Central Utah Arts Center (86 N. Main, Ephraim, 1-435-283-5110) -- Work of Gina Garner will be shown through Feb. 23 .
The Coda Gallery (804 Main, Park City, 655-3803) -- "Group Show," featuring David Dornan, Chris Young, Brad Aldridge, Paul and Silvia Davis, Ray Hare, Patty Kimball, Ron Richmond, Doug Himes, A.D. Shaw, Dennis Smith and many more. The gallery also shows jewelry, glasswork and fabrics.
Eccles Community Art Center (2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 392-6935) -- Paintings and sculptures by Norman L. Skanchy in the Main Gallery and paintings by Grant S. Fairbanks in the Carriage House Gallery. Both through February.
Fairview Museum of History & amp; Art (85 N. 100 East, Fairview, 427-9216) -- From the museum collection and recent additions, the Theodore Milton Wassmer Collection including Osral Allred, Bonnie Posselli, Will South, Avard Fairbanks, Lee Udall Bennion, Cordell Taylor, Dottie Miles, Theodore Wassmer, Ken Baxter, Roman Andrus, Frank McEntire, John Heber Stansfield, Ella Peacock, Benson Whittle, Edith Roberson, Wulf Barsch, Florence Ware, Harry Taylo and others. Through February.
Flat Rabbit Gallery (421 Main, Park City, 435-649-2155) -- Paintings by Pilar Pobil, David Montanoro, Jan Perkins and Guy Buffets. Exhibit ongoing.
Gallery East (College of Eastern Utah, 451 E. 400 North, Price, 637-2120, Ext. 5246) -- Acrylic and digital works on canvas by Lynne Brooks-Korn through Feb. 22.
Kimball Art Center (638 Park Ave., Park City, 649-8882) -- Main gallery: "Magnum Cinema," a history of film. Cinematic and still photography. Badami Gallery: "Neon," mixed media by John Nyberg. Both shows run through Feb. 8.
Museum of Art (Brigham Young University, North Campus Drive, Provo, 378-2787) -- "Frames of Beauty: Examining the Eye of the Beholder," featuring selected works from BYU's permanent collection, through July 30. Also, "Art on Wheels: A Century of American Automobile Design," featuring outstanding cars and highlights and design innovations throughout the century, through April 7. Also, "Colorprint USA," featuring prints from 50 artists from each state, through April. The BYU art department faculty show, featuring painting, sculpture, ceramics, illustration, graphic design and computer imagery, will run through May 19. And "150 Years of American Painting," artwork from BYU's permanent collection, on display through August.
National Wildlife Art Museum (2820 Rungius Road, Jackson Hole, Wyo., 1-307-773-5771) -- "Visions of Nature: John James Audubon." An exhibition of works on paper through April 4.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (650 N. 1100 East, Logan, 797-0163) -- "Westward Bound," featuring artist's books, through Feb. 28. Also, "The Public Art Program of the Utah Arts Council" and "Tea Bowl: Imperfect Harmony" through March 14.
Park City Gallery (592 Main, Park City, 649-4514) -- Oils by Gary Smith and Steve McGinty and pastels by Yugoslavian artist Marinko Cetvei.
Scera Art Gallery (745 S. State, Orem, 801-225-2569) -- Landscapes by Nina Schumann and wildlife paintings by Tom Pardoe through February.
Springville Museum of Art (126 E. 400 South, Springville, 489-2727) -- An exhibition of landscapes by artist Andrew Skorut is now on display as well as "E.J. Bird: His Life and Art," featuring a retrospective of works by Elzy J. Bird, a member of the Utah State Institute of Fine Art during the 1930s. Also on display are the paintings of Richard L. Hone. Exhibits run through Feb 2.
St. George Art Museum (47 E. 200 North, St. George, 634-5942) -- "Faces and Places: Beauty in Bronze and Paint," featuring bronzes and paintings by L'Deane Trueblood, through Feb. 27.
Taminah Gallery (608 Main, Park City, 655-3264) -- Continuing exhibit of works by Jim Wilcox, William Reese, Walt Gonske, John Encinias, Zhang Wen Xin, Veryl Goodnight, Sandy Scoot, Joseph Bohler, Shirley Thompson Smith, Dean Mitchell, Kirk Randle and Lowell Ellsworth Smith.
Torrey Gallery (80 E. Main, Torrey, 425-3909) -- Works by artists who live in or are influenced by the Capitol Reef area: Doug Snow, Tony Smith, Paul Davis, Sylvia Davis, Wulf Barsch, Bonnie Posselli, Carol Brown, Patricia Kimball, Doug Braithwaite, David Muench, John Telford, Susan Beck, Scott Peterson and Lyman Whitaker.
Weber State University Art Gallery (Collett Art Building, WSU Campus, Ogden, 626-7689) -- "Soup to Nuts: Pop Art and Its Legacy." Show will run through Feb. 5.
West Light Images (550 Main St., Park City, 435-645-8414) -- Nature photography by David C. Schultz.
Worthington Gallery (789 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, 435-772-3446) -- Pottery by Greg Worthington, Jim Stewart, Bruce Larrabee and Suzanne Storer. Also, paintings by Willamarie Huelskamp and sculptures by Lyman Whitaker.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Natures Art Show, which runs March 26-April 24, is accepting entries March 20, 22 and 23 in Room 209 of the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, BYU, Provo, UT 84602. All amateur and professional artists are invited to submit sculpture, paintings, wood carvings and drawings. A $7 non-refundable fee is required for each entry. For questions regarding the show or requests for entry forms, call: Ken Packer 378-2915.
The International Open Amateur Photography Contest is accepting applications for this year's competition. The deadline is Feb. 28. The contest is open to everyone, and the entry is free. Categories: people, travel, pets, children, sports, nature, action, humor, portraiture or other. The photo must be unmounted and 8 by 10 inches or smaller. All entries must include the photographer's name and address on the back, as well as the category and the title of the photo. For applications: The International Library of Photography, Suite 350-9002, 10045 Red Run Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 28, 1999.
Bountiful/Davis Art Center is accepting applications for its annual statewide competition that opens Feb. 19. The show is open to all types of artwork, ranging from paintings and photographs to textiles and sculpture. There is a $7 fee per entry, or $5 per entry for BDCA members. Forms and information are available at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center, 745 S. Main, Bountiful, or call: 292-0367. Entries are due Feb. 13.
Arts Education Grants are available through the Utah Arts Council and State Office of Education. Nine different grant applications for schools and nonprofit organizations are offered. Grants range from a few hundred dollars to $10,000 and include such categories as artist in residence, professional development for educators and arts education projects for communities, schools, and underserved audiences. Deadline for filing applications is March 1. To request an application for an arts education grant please contact: Jean Irwin, Utah Arts Council AIE Coordinator, 1-801-236-7542 or Susan Williams, AIE Assistant Coordinator, 1-801-236-7543. Applications may also be electronically submitted at www.dced.state.ut.us/arts/program.aie.htm. The Utah Arts Festival is accepting applications from visual artists interested in participating in the 1999 event. This year the festival will be held in downtown Salt Lake. There will be 125 booth spaces available. Artists interested in participating may pick up applications from the Utah Arts Festival office, 331 W. Pierpont Ave. For more information call 1-801-322-2428 or visit the Utah Arts Festival's Web site at www.uaf.org.
The Finch Lane Gallery announces that applications are available for artists wanting to exhibit at the gallery. Completed applications accompanied by slides of the artist's work are due at the City Arts Council office by Monday, March 1. For more information and an application, call 1-801-596-500.