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Obama and the Arts
January 14th, 2009
I would love to see Obama’s new administration follow the advice of France’s President, Nicolas Sarkozy. In France, beginning this week, all young people 25 or under will now have free access to any public museum or monument such as the Louvre or the Chateau de Versailles. In th past, all cisitzens under 18 already enjoyed free tickets.
Recycle Utah Fund Raiser a Great Success!
January 10th, 2009
Many thanks to our Park City locals for coming out to last night’s Recycle Utah “Glass and Green, Please!” Fund Raising party here at Gallery MAR.
Kirk Tatom– Artist Abroad
January 5th, 2009
We just heard news that celebrated Gallery MAR artist Kirk Tatom has moved to England for a spell. This is a very exciting turn of events and we can’t wait to see what work her will produce, inspired by the new scenery and landscape of the UK.
Recycle Utah Fund Raiser at Gallery MAR
December 27th, 2008
Miniature Show Opening
December 24th, 2008
Thank you to our local artists, friends, and collectors from Utah and London (!!!) for attending our Miniature Show Opening last Friday evening.
Brooks Yates and Sharon Jackman in Southwest Art Magazine
December 17th, 2008
Southwest Art Magazine recently featured our January exhibition for Brooks Yates and Sharon Jackman: “As Nature Unfolds”. The featured painting is sold, but we expect 16 works from both artists for this exhibition, beginning on January 26th and running through February 9th. The reception for the artists is on Friday, January 30th from 6 to 9 p.m. and Yates will be in attendence.
Fine Art Rescue– “Damaged” Art Steals and Thrills
December 15th, 2008
I’ve recently come upon an interesting website that just may allow your collection dreams to come true! Fine Art Rescue showcases art pieces that have seen better times. Damaged by accidental piercings, smoke, water, fire, and varying insect munches (and now repaired), these paintings and sculptures are available for sale in their restored condition. This is a bargain-hunter’s dream if said hunter is willing to invest in previously damaged, restored artwork.
A Stroll of Park City Galleries
December 5th, 2008
Local Utah Blogger R. Brandon Long wrote up a piece on his recent visit to the Park City galleries. His blog “Utah Living large” can be vewied here. In an email to the gallery, he writes, “Included in the paper is my completely unbiased and honest opinion of my brief encounter with your Gallery.”
Google Does a New Doodle
November 29th, 2008
Google is celebrating the 110th birthday of artist Rene Magritte by incorporating some of Magritte’s masterpieces together into one Google logo. Ever so often, Google does a “doodle,” a decoration they add to their logo for fun. Over the years doodles have become one of the most beloved parts of Google.