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The Artist’s Atlas: Shawna Moore’s Sojourn to Panama
July 18th, 2025
In the second installment of The Artist’s Atlas, Gallery MAR journeys into the luminous, wave-washed world of encaustic artist Shawna Moore. Fresh from a six-week sojourn along Panama’s wild Pacific coast, Moore returns not only with sun-kissed memories and salt-air sketches, but with a deepened artistic clarity—one forged in the rhythm of tides and the […]
Welcoming Lola and Her Luminous Resin Art to Gallery MAR
July 8th, 2025
Some artists arrive through formal study, others by way of slow evolution. For Lola, the path to her studio began not with canvas or brush, but with a plate. A trained chef and former restaurateur, she first honed her aesthetic instincts in the kitchen — where color, composition, texture, and timing come together in a […]
Material Matters
July 3rd, 2025
At Gallery MAR, we’ve long celebrated artists who go beyond paint and canvas. From stones and sand, to salvaged wood and vintage frames, the materials themselves become part of the artist’s message. These artists don’t just depict the world, they work with it. Sometimes, the most compelling detail about a piece is what it’s made […]
Savoring the Season: Summer-inspired Works for your Collection
June 26th, 2025
Summer is right around the corner, and as the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, we’re celebrating a collection of pieces from our artists that capture the magic of the season and can keep those warm, golden feelings alive all year long. While our winter collection leans into the magic of memories made […]
Our Insider Guide to Philadelphia
June 20th, 2025
Philly is having a moment. (Okay, it always has.) In our ongoing travel series, we explore creatively vibrant cities through the eyes of artists, gallerists, and insiders who know them best. For our next installment, we head East to the City of Brotherly Love, soft pretzels, and home to over 4,000 murals. Welcome to Philadelphia: […]
Picture This: Perfect Pieces for Petite Places
June 12th, 2025
At Gallery MAR, we believe that great art doesn’t have to come in large packages. Small works can carry just as much emotion, story, and beauty—sometimes even more—precisely because of their intimacy and scale. In this installment, we’re turning our focus to small art made for small spaces, celebrating the big impact of little masterpieces. […]
The Artist’s Atlas: R. Nelson Parrish’s Trip to Japan
June 5th, 2025
Travel, in its most profound form, is not just a movement through geography but a shift in perception—a reorientation of the senses, the spirit, and the artist’s gaze. For Santa Barbara-based artist R. Nelson Parrish, a recent two-week expedition into the snow-draped backcountry of Hokkaido, Japan became precisely that: a pilgrimage of light, texture, and […]
Join us for Plein Air at Park City Gardens: July 26th
May 29th, 2025
July 26th from 3-6 pm, 2025 Location: Park City Gardens at 4459 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098 Website: http://www.parkcitynursery.com/ Gallery MAR and Park City Gardens will host an array of local painters for the Plein Air Paint Out. The public is invited to the free event to explore the gardens, meet the artists and purchase […]
A Warm Welcome to New Fine Art Consultant Samuel Mangum
May 26th, 2025
We are delighted to welcome Samuel Mangum as the newest Fine Art Consultant here at Gallery MAR. With a deep appreciation for creativity, a diverse professional background, and a thoughtful, people-first approach, Samuel is a natural addition to our team—and we’re so excited for our collectors to get to know him. In his role, Samuel […]
Wit and Whimsy Take Center Stage in Gallery Owner’s Home
May 21st, 2025
Home Is Where The Art Is — Go inside Maren and Matt Mullin’s family abode. By Natalie Taylor Photography by Rebekah Westover Photography Published in the winter/spring 2025 issue of Park City Magazine Image: Rebekah Westover When Maren and Matt Mullin sat down to list must-haves for their new home, they had three top priorities: a slide, a slide, and a slide. So, […]