“The Art of Yoga” Monday February 8th, 9:00 am at Gallery MAR

Bring your mat and get ready to practice among the artworks!  We are pleased to announce that Gallery MAR, in association with Lululemon Athletica, will present a morning yoga practice in the gallery on February 9th. Lauren Lockey is the featured instructor, a Park City favorite. Lockey’s love for dance was a natural fit with yoga. She studied Modern dance at the University of Utah and continued on in Portland, Oregon where she developed a regular Bikram Yoga practice. Lauren lived and taught yoga in Thailand for six months.

There will be a Trunkshow of beautiful Lululemon Athletica wear, so please bring your credit cards to purchase this gorgeous (and highly functional) athletic wear!

Your donation for this class ($5 suggested) goes to benefit Direct Relief International. Local athlete Erin Hamlin, 2006 & 2010 Olympian and 2009 Luge World Champion, who has started this organization to send relief to Haiti, says, “as an athlete with an extensive and amazing support system, I know the generosity many people possess. Now is a great time to show the world. Spread the word, spread the love, save a country!” Already a struggling nation, Haiti has been more than devastated by the recent destruction caused by the catastrophic earthquake on January 12th. As relief efforts continue, many vital supplies are running out as more and more lives need to be saved and rebuilt. Please help give them hope with a donation of any amount. Learn more by clicking here.

Who: Gallery MAR, Lululemon, and Lauren Lockey

What: The Art of Yoga: Lululemon with Lauren Lockey at Gallery MAR Yoga Practice

When: Monday, February 8th, at 9:00 am

Where: Gallery MAR, 580 Main Street, Park City, Utah, 84060

Why: Direct Relief International Benefit for Haiti

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR FROM RECYCLE UTAH AND GALLERY MAR

PARK CITY – Gallery MAR, located at 580 Main Street, will host a special Recycled Bottle Cap Pin Making Workshop on Monday, December 28th from 4 pm until 7 pm as a fundraiser for Recycle Utah.  Inspired by Mexican and Southwestern art, local teacher and artist Kathleen Briley will demonstrate how to create beautiful decorative “wearable” pins out of recycled bottle caps.

Recycle Utah will provide the bottle caps and pins, all you need to bring is your imagination and creativity. Refreshments will be served and the workshop is free with a $5 donation to Recycle Utah.

Maren Bargreen, owner of Gallery MAR, opens up her gallery to local non-profits for fundraising events on a monthly basis and this month it’s for Recycle Utah.

“It’s my way of giving back to the community and supporting important causes like recycling and environmental conservation. Thanks to Recycle Utah I am able to recycle everything at Gallery MAR – especially all of the shipping and packing materials I use.”

This community workshop is for all ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register early – space is limited.

Gallery MAR now has a new venue:  Silver Strike Lodge in Empire Pass, Deer Valley. View original works of art by local and regional artists in the model unit.

On Sunday, January 17, 2010 8 units of Silver Strike Lodge will be auctioned off. Learn more here: Silver Strike Lodge Auction.

Owners at Silver Strike Lodge are already making memories in Empire Pass and they are quick to share glowing reviews of life in their new vacation homes:

“Silver Strike Lodge is the perfect ski-in, ski-out retreat. The amenities are unparalleled and well-exceeded our expectations. Silver Strike is in a class of it’s own, and is at the forefront of the latest trends in sophisticated carefree vacation lifestyles.” -Kevin & Annie, Owners at Silver Strike Lodge

Fascinating and nostalgic, Silver Strike Lodge pays tribute to the rich mining history of Deer Valley® and Empire Pass. While its awe-inspiring homes are rich and complete, the magnificent ski-in, ski-out location is the true indulgence. From Silver Strike Lodge, you can ski directly onto the Silver Strike Express Chairlift, which whisks you away to the meticulously groomed slopes of Upper Deer Valley® Resort.

Thanks to (a)perture marketing for their fresh and funky night of art and fashion at The Yard in Park City. Elegent estate pieces by Nicole Miller, artwork from four local galleries, and a fashion show featuring a bevy of local boutiques were the main attraction… although Jean Louis’ delicious food and drinks were favorites as well. Mayor Dana Williams even got in on the action and stomped the catwalk with a stylish scarf from Mary Jane’s. The Yard was transformed by a Salt Lake graffiti artist and the talented divas of (a)perture marketing. I think that we need more if these atypical events here in Park City. Just a thought: more art, design and fashion…  and less celebrity ski race and auction. Featured Gallery MAR artists: Ronald Ray Rogers, Fred Calleri, Mary Scrimgeour, and Lisa Lamoreaux.

“Art Meets Fashion” Supported by Gallery MAR and presented by (a)perture marketing and Park City Magazine at The Yard, Park City

This Saturday, October 17th at 6 p.m.

Art Meets Fashion, Park City, will open with an exclusive cocktail hour from 6-7 pm and will offer a selection culinary delights and a selection of fine beverages from Park City’s finest establishments. By showcasing the fashion arts amidst a backdrop of fine art, (a)perture aims to bring attention to all aspects of the artistic experience. Fashion shows will commence at 7 pm through close of evening. An after party of dancing will conclude the festivities.

Ticket sales will benefit two local Park City charities; The Peace House and Summit County Friends of Animals. AMF is a diverse event that presents runway inspired fashion shows in alternative artistic settings. Each event is unique to the host city and features local artists, fashion boutiques and designers. The community inspired event is designed to benefit local charities. For information regarding this event please contact (a)perture marketing at 801.953.0109 or visit www.apertureslc.com

Thank you to distinguished guest Chip Ward,  author of Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West, for speaking about H.E.A.L. and their efforts to change environmental policy here in Utah. H.E.AL. was able to raise nearly $1000 in just a few hours, as our 30 guests sipped wine and sampled hors d’oeuvres and enjoyed the artwork at Gallery MAR. Thank you to local activist Jill Sheinberg for bringing our two groups together and helping to organize the event.

To learn more about H.E.A.L. and their efforts, visit their website.

Art, Activism, and the Environment: A benefit for HEAL Utah at Gallery MAR, featuring distinguished guest Chip Ward

Chip Ward is the author of Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West, which was selected as Park City’s 2009 summer read.

As a writer, political activist, and one of the original founders of HEAL Utah, Chip will discuss what “living downwind” in the desert really means and why he got involved in the movement to re-engage people in the decisions affecting their health and environment.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about HEAL’s current efforts to transform Utah’s energy policy and protect our state from nuclear and toxic waste, as well as to view the contemporary art at Gallery MAR.

Space is limited, so if you have not done so already, PLEASE RSVP at www.healutah.org/GalleryMarRSVP

Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Donations to support HEAL Utah’s work will be accepted although there is no expectation or obligation to give.

What:  HEAL Utah reception with special guest Chip Ward

Where:  Gallery MAR in Park City, 580 Main Street, Park City, UT

When:  Tuesday, August 25th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Please email sophia@healutah.org with questions or call (801) 574-8593

Don’t you just love small towns? After all of these year, and all of these candles, Park City is still looking great for her age! The town kicked off its year-long celebration with a parade down Main Street, followed by music and performers in Lower Main. Sam Bush was the popular headliner, and many enjoyed the beer garden, sponsored by Recycle Utah and the Main Street Business Alliance. Our Park City art galleries joined together to create birthday cards, the Park Silly Sunday Market is hosting a time capsule (stop by the Sunday festival for more information) and the Park City Chamber is keyed up to present more celebratory events all year long.

And now, I am happy to present the list of parade float winners, courtesy of the Park Record:

Park City Historical Society—-MOST HISTORICAL

Mucking and Drilling for Labor Day/ Rotary—-MOST CHOREOGRAPHED

’70s Crowd—-MOST PATCHOULI-LIKE (THEREFORE) MOST GREEN

Sister’s of Holy Cross historic school—-CLOSEST TO GOD

Mountains Trails and Dogs of Bark City—-MOST FEET

Wildlife Protection Society——BEST LEASHED

Gal with birthday stroller—-BEST USE OF A STROLLER

Park City International Music Festival—-MOST MUSICAL

Local kids and galleries of Park City—-MOST ARTISTIC

Flanagan’s—–MOST DISTURBING USE OF A KILT

Tandem Bike—-MOST ATHLETIC

Park City Silly Market—–SILLIEST OF SHOW

Coming soon to Park City…

A project inspired by the “Moose on the Loose” campaign in 2004. Get ready for “Dogs Of Bark City!” Large, medium and small dogs will strut their stuff and make their entrance into the Park City art scene (with your help, of course). Friends of Animals, Mountain Trails and Park City Performing Arts Foundation are joining paws to bring this public art project to town. The proceeds will benefit the non-profits as well as the Artists.

Your canine inspirations can embody whatever the muse moves you to create. Your dog will be delivered in June and you will have at least 2 months to transform it. Unveilings will begin as soon as works are completed, with a final deadline of September 15th. The transformed pups will be displayed on the streets and in the stores of Summit County concluding with a gala auction on December 28^th.

Special events are planned through the summer and fall to generate interest.  Sponsors and artists will be promoted in print, on the Web, at events, and in the streets.

The dogs are made of fiberglass and come in 3 sizes; Large; 46″, Medium; 30″ Small; 17″. Once you have finished, the dogs will be clear coated (if appropriate) to protect your design.

Each artist selected by the jury will receive 20% of the net auction price. (If desired, $200 of the net auction price can be provided up front.)

Artists selected will receive the following in addition to the stipend:

• Participating Artists Community Showing at The Kimball Art Center, Date TBD

• Artist’s name recognition in the Dogs of Bark City Guide Book

• Artist’s name on the dog’s display plaque

• Your dog design, your bio and contact information on the Dogs of Bark City website

• 2 tickets to the kickoff event

• 2 tickets to the Dec 28^th gala auction

For more information and a formal application please contact Park City Performing Arts Foundation at 435-655-8252. Ask for Abby or Ginger.

Or stop by the following locations: Park City Performing Arts Foundation at 333 Main Street Suite 130 or Furburbia located at Tanger Outlet Mall.

Very exciting news from one of our local artists, Jan Perkins. Her work “Sanctuary” was accepted into the prestigious Annual Spring Salon at the Springville Art Museum. A new work by Michael Bingham was also accepted into the annual show. If you haven’t yet been to this museum, you should. It’s a little gem here in Utah, and one of the finest little art museums in the west. They have a fantastic collection of Russian Impressionism works as well.

Here’s Jan: “I thought you’d like to know, this painting, Sanctuary, just got into the Springville Museum of Art’s Spring Salon Exhibition. They had a record breaking number of submissions, so I’m happy about getting in.”

Jan Perkins will be featured on Park CIty Television tomorrow (Friday) morning to speak about her work and also the evening’s Gallery Stroll on Main from 6 to 9 p.m.

In addition, Jan Perkins will be the featured plein air painter at the Park City 125th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 13th on Main Street. Join us on Main for concerts and other events in celebration of 125 years of Park City living.