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Material Matters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, […]

Picture This: Spring Re-fresh

Picture This: Spring Re-fresh

May 12th, 2025

It is Spring in the mountains! And whether it’s a quiet moment of reflection in nature or a joyful celebration of color and life, these works capture the essence of the season. Join us as we explore how artists channel the energy of Spring into creations that uplift and inspire. In this installment, we’re embracing […]

Met Gala on ArtNews: Worth the Jump

Met Gala on ArtNews: Worth the Jump

May 6th, 2025

We love to celebrate art and fashion at Gallery MAR, and the annual Met Gala each year is always a scene to behold. Did you watch the Blue Carpet rundown as well? Or just the aftermath on social media? The evening’s tribute to Black dandyism was sculptural and artistic, with a few stand-outs. “Art,” as […]