Gallery MAR artist Jan Perkins stopped by last weekend for a painting demonstration in the gallery. The photos above, taken over a two-day time period, show the progression of Perkins’ Main Street scene. I’m very excited to see how the painting is completed. Perkins is known for her local Utah scenes, and paints with a lush, painterly palette. Watch for this piece in the upcoming “Local Fireworks” First Anniversary show on Friday, July 3rd from 6 to 9 p.m.

Congratulations go out to Perkins, who was recently chosen by the Summit County Arts Council as their mural artist for the Summit County Fair Centennial Mural Design: “Celebrating One Hundred Years”.

Lisa Lamoreaux,  “Spacious Oasis,” Mixed Media, 18″ x 24″, 2008

The Park City Summit County Arts Council has released new figures showcasing the impact that our local arts and culture scene has on our city. In addition to their programs promoting public art, student art, marketing for the arts, and other outreach programs, the PCSCAC estimates that our combined arts events and services:

• Bring more than $73 million in revenue to Utah
• Attract more than 400,000 overnight visitors to Utah
• Serve more than 20,000 Summit County residents, including our K-12 students
• Directly employ more than 200 Summit County residents.

Talk about economic stimulation! Proving once again the incredibly impact that the Arts has on our local tourism, citizens, and economy.  Visit the Park City Summit County Arts Council site for more information on local events and our rich cultural scene.