OPENING THIS WEEK
Wednesday
Loge Gallery (The Roy W. and Elizabeth Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, 1340 E. Broadway, U., 581-7222) — Paintings by Terence K. Stephens through Feb. 28.
Friday
Cox Performing Arts Center (445 S. 700 East, Dixie State College, St. George) — "Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show," featuring nearly 200 works by 90 artists, through March 14.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (University of Utah, South Campus Drive, 581-7332) — "Edward Weston: Life Work," featuring an 100 image survey of Weston's five-decade career as a major American photographer, through April 11.
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
16th Street Gallery (1299 E. 4500 South, 263-1460) — Works by gallery artists: Philip Barlow, Robert Call, G. Russell Case, Linda Curley, Laurel Hart, Shanna Kunz, Chris Miles, Elva Malin, Robert McFarland, Randall Lake, Ian Ramsey, Mary Ann Free Smith and others.
A Gallery (4878 S. Highland, 277-8401) — "Gallery Artists Group Show," featuring new works by Donna Corno, through February.
Anderson-Foothill Branch Library (1135 S. 2100 East) — "Photography With Acrylic and Digital Enhancements by Craig Jenkins" through March 3. Public reception Thursday at 7 p.m.
Art Barn/Finch Lane Gallery* (54 Finch Lane, 596-5000) — Art by Edward Bateman and Jennifer Marie Suflita through Feb. 20.
Artworks Inc. (2005 E. 2700 South, 363-1717) — Landscapes by Jeff Surrett, Elya DeChino, Ivan Reyes and Arno Arrak. New abstracts by Craig Alan, J.R. Griffin, Loretta Banderas and Trey. New figuratives by Alessandro Nocentini, Willi Kissmer and Jurgen Gorg.
Bad Dog Gallery (380 W. Pierpont Ave.) — Children's art from Bad Dog Rediscovers America. Exhibit is ongoing.
Bingham Gallery (1074 E. 2100 South, 832-9220) — Specializes in artwork by American artists of the past 100 years, with special emphasis on Maynard Dixon. Also seen are Claude Buck, Stuart Davis, Severin Roesen and Robert Henri.
Cherry Street Gallery (4790 S. Cherry St., 281-0075) — Photographs by Mark Walker Smith. Also, artwork by Ken Baxter, Dan Baxter, Ed Begay, Beso, Larry Christensen, Don Coy, Mike Fletcher, Steve Harvey, Jo Gilkey, Julie Jacobsen, Scott Ruston and Lee Anne Walker.
Cup of Joe (353 W. 200 South, 363-8322) — Recent paintings by Lou Ann Heller through February.
Cynthia Oliver Glass Art Studio (1600 E. Stratford Ave.) — Glass artwork by Cathy Cartwright, Lea Erickson, Shari Higbee, Cynthia Oliver and Steve Walton.
David Ericson Fine Art* (418 S. 200 West, 533-8245) — Works by Randall Lake, Brian Kershisnik, Dennis Smith and early Utah art.
Day-Riverside Branch Library (1575 W. 1000 North, 594-8632) — An exhibit by the art faculty of West High School through March 19. Public reception Saturday, Feb. 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Distinctive African-American Art Gallery (161 E. 300 South, 363-0745) — Colored pencil drawings and African-American-designed tribal masks by Erica Houston. Also, work by Synthia Saint James, Charles Bibbs and Rosalind McGary.
Forum Gallery (511 W. 200 South, 521-5999) — "Angels Are Only Human," featuring artwork by Mary Brooks, through Feb. 24.
Gallery at Library Square (Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 524-8200) — "Immigrants from the Unconscious by Charles Morrow" and "Utah Expeditions: The Natural History of Place — Selections From the Permanent Collection of the Utah Museum of Natural History" through March 13.
Holladay Library (2150 E. 4730 South, 943-4636, Ext. 334) — Oil paintings by Judy Spellman through February.
HORNE Fine Art* (142 E. 800 South, 533-4200) — "Headscapes," featuring expressive faces by Doug Braithwaite, Nathan Barnes, Karen Horne, Jeff Mauger, Wilson Ong, Brad Slaugh, Jennifer Suflita, Ted Wassmer, Jamie Wayman and more, through March 13. Peacock gallery: Works by Phyllis F. Horne, Barbara Summers Edwards, Glen Edwards, Steve Larson, John Nyberg, Ben Steele, R. Aaron Lifferth and others. Reception for shows Friday, Feb. 19, from 6-9 p.m.
Local Colors Artworks (second floor at Trolley Square, next to Rodizio Grill) — Works by Anne Carrol-Gilmore, Marilyn Read and Jim Simister through Feb. 18. Artists reception Friday evening from 6-9.
Magpies' Gallery (39 I St., 363-7764) — "Portals," featuring contemporary landscapes by Stephanie Saint-Thomas, through Feb. 13. Artist reception Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Main Street Gallery (299 S. Main, 535-4660) — Original art by Kent Wallis, Scott Wallis and Eric Wallis. Exhibition ongoing.
Museum of Church History and Art (45 N. West Temple, 240-2299) — "Landscape and Life: The Rural Setting for the Latter-day Saints," featuring art of the Utah landscape between 1920-50, through April 18. Also, "Boyd K. Packer: The Lifework of an Amateur Artist," featuring drawings and wood carvings by President Boyd K. Packer, through Sept. 6. Also, "Music and the Spoken Word: Celebrating 75 Years of Mormon Tabernacle Choir Radio Broadcasts" through Oct. 17. Also, "You Have a Family Tree," featuring interactive children's exhibit, through Feb. 5, 2006.
Oasis Cafe and Gallery (151 S. 500 East, 322-1162) — Paintings by Heather Barron through Feb. 29.
Old Mill II (6340 S. 3000 East, Suite 500) — Norman Rockwell exhibit, featuring 40 limited edition lithographs of pencil sketches originally commissioned by MassMutual during 1950-60.
Phillips Gallery* (444 E. 200 South, 364-8284) — "Still Life," featuring paintings by Don Athay and black and white photographs by Ruth Gier, through Feb. 13.
Q Street Fine Crafts (82 N. Q St., 359-1899) — Fine crafts by Boris Bally, Thomas Mann, Josh Simpson, Alessi, James Stewart and Carla Jimison.
Red Butte Garden (300 S. Wakara Way, 581-4747) — "Associated Utah Artists Show" through Feb. 29.
Rose Wagner Art Gallery (138 W. 300 South) — Assemblages by Lara Alberti and paintings by Benjamin Duke.
Ruth Tyler Library (8280S. 75 West, Midvale, 278-0913) — Watercolors by Kathryn Gehrke through February.
Salt Lake Art Center* (20 S. West Temple) — Main gallery: "Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood," featuring 79 photographs by Lauren Greenfield, through May 30. Street Level gallery: "Crossroads: A Teen Response to Life in Salt Lake City," featuring photography and audio video productions by local high school age students, through March 14.
Sprague Branch Library (2131 S. 1100 East, 524-8280) — "Botanica: Polaroid Transfers by Natasha Maw" through Feb. 17.
Sweet Branch Library (455 F St.)— "View: Works by Daniel Jackson Archbald" through March 13.
The ArtIs In (Crossroads Mall, 50 S. Main) — Book illustrations by Leonard Filgate. Also art by Joe Triano, Ron Cheek, Willamarie Huelskamp, KVON, Mark Weiler and others.
The Stable/Fine Arts (132 E St., 355-6872) — Portraiture by William Whitaker, Kamille Corry, landscapes by Linda Curley Christensen, sculpture by Blair Buswell.
Tivoli Gallery* (255 S. State, 521-6288) — Original works by Joan White, Elva Malin, Ken Spencer, Carol Evans, Ian Ramsey, Ken Baxter, Dan Baxter, Stephen Hedgepeth, David Jackson, Ginna Lagergen, Richard Miles, Lynn Ridley, Martha Safra, Richard Van Wagner.
Twiggs & Moore Gallery (797 E. 6400 South, 747-3520) — Art by James Christensen, Greg Olsen and more.
Twiggs & Moore Gallery (Gardner Village, Midvale) — Art by James Christensen, Greg Olsen and more.
Utah Artist Hands Gallery (61 W. 100 South, 355-0206) — Art from Willamarie Huelskamp through Feb. 18.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts (University of Utah, South Campus Drive, 581-7332) — "Maynard Dixon's West: Space, Silence, Spirit," featuring more than 40 paintings, etchings and drawings by Dixon, along with photographs by his wife, Dorthea Lange, and watercolors and pen and ink work by friend Charles M. Russell, through March 14. Also, "The Utah Century: Art & Culture 1902-2002," featuring 17 paintings from the museum's collection of late modern abstractions and contemporary expressive, through April.
Williams Fine Art* (Main Lobby, Eagle Gate Plaza, 60 E. South Temple, 534-0331) — Works by J.T. Harwood, H.L.A. Culmer, Maynard Dixon, Alfred Lambourne and recent works by contemporary artists.
Zions Bank (Corner of South Temple and Main) — Art by Bonnie Posselli through Feb. 20.
OUTSIDE SALT LAKE CITY
Chase Fine Arts Center (Twain Tippetts Hall, Utah State University) — "Fresh," featuring art by USU art faculty — Eileen Doktorski, Danielle Foushee, JinMan Jo, Laura Johnson and Dan Murphy — through Feb. 27.
Eccles Community Art Center (2580 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, 392-6935) — Main Gallery: "9th Black & White Statewide Competition," featuring works in all media, through Feb. 28. Carriage House Gallery: "The Hamblins," featuring paintings by Darlene and wood turning by Bert and their son, Terry.
Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center (Weber State University, 2001 University Circle, Ogden, 626-6420) — "Utah Ceramics Invitational" through Feb. 19.
Fat Cat Gallery (3391 S. Orchard, North Salt Lake, 299-1122) — Original paintings by Wulf Barsch, Rebecca Hartvigsen, David Brand, G. Robinson Oborn, Scott Brown, Roger Loveless, James Lund and Anne Marie Oborn. Bronze sculptures by Brady Fairbanks.
Gallery at the Station (Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden, 629-8446) — Artwork by Cynthia Oliver and Deborah Goodman through February.
Kimball Art Center (638 Park Ave., Park City, 435-649-8882) — Main gallery: "Orna Ben-Ami: Soft Iron Sculptures," featuring work by the Tel Aviv sculptor, through March 27.
Lamplight Art Gallery (163 S. Main, Bountiful, 298-0290) — Paintings by Linda Dalton Walker about Eve through February.
Museum of Art (Brigham Young University, North Campus Drive, Provo, 378-2787) — "Contemporary Spaces: Underlying Culture," featuring the photography of Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Doug Dubois, Doug Hall, Louise Lawler and George Rousse, through Feb. 21. Also, "Outside Inside: Fragments in Place," featuring seven site-specific installations by Australian artists Bonita Ely, Noelene Lucas, Regina Walter, Josie Cavallaro, Julie Gough, Jacqueline Clayton and Anne Graham, through April 17. Also,"150 Years of American Painting," artwork from BYU's permanent collection.
National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson Hole, Wyo., 307-732-5413) — "Women and Wildlife Art," featuring art by women drawn from the museum's collection, through March 7.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (650 N. 1100 East, Logan, 435-797-0163) — "Charles GarabedianWorks on Paper: 1965-2001" and "Jane Catlin: Adaptations," featuring mixed media art by Catlin, through May 1.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (151 3rd St., California) — "The Art of Romare Bearden" through May 16.
Springville Museum of Art (126 E. 400 South, Springville, 489-2727) — Ongoing exhibit of Russian, Social Realist Art from permanent collection.
St. George Art Museum (47 E. 200 North, St. George, 435-634-5942) — Legacy gallery: "Painted Quilts or Quilted Paintings?" featuring quilts by Jinny Lee Snow through April 2. Also, "Colors of China," a traveling exhibition featuring art created by Chinese children, through April 7. Also, "Just Like Me," featuring touring art from Exhibits USA, through April 30.
Terra Nova Gallery (41 W. 300 North, Provo, 374-0016) — Recent works by Ben Hammond and Bryan Taylor through Feb. 27.
Utah County Historic Courthouse (51 S. University, Provo) — Utah County Art Board presents art by Kaziah Hancock through March 4. Artist reception Sunday, Feb. 8 from 4-6 p.m.
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