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William Morris “Native Species” Art Event
October 24th, 2008
Ultimately, “Native Species” is a result of [collecting experiences], what he has seen walking through forests and hiking through deserts, combined with what he has learned from art history and anthropological museums: Nature direct and nature filtered through cultural history.
Looking for a Fine Art Appraiser?
October 23rd, 2008
Don’t consider your own fine art appraising until it’s too late. In the past few years I’ve seen many clients who have had the misfortune of house fires, floods, and thefts. Always ask your gallery for a fine art evaluation and receipt with every purchase you make, and keep all of these documents in a safe, fire-proof place. Send copies to your insurance company, and take photos of your works and document in which home your pieces are placed.
People’s Choice Award Winner Scott Lloyd Anderson
October 17th, 2008
Gallery MAR artist Scott Lloyd Anderson was one of 53 artists who participated in the San Luis Obispo Art Center’s Plein Air Festival during the first week of October.
Aaron Memmott and Penelope Moore featured in Park Record
October 13th, 2008
Park City Artists Aaron Memmott and Penelope Moore featured in Park Record
US Today Features Winter Destination Park City
October 11th, 2008
The very walkable downtown, known as Old Town, is on the National Historic Register and filled with restaurants, shops and galleries [like Gallery MAR at 580 Main].
Bridge Academy Opening in Provo
October 10th, 2008
The instructors and co-founders are Jeff Hein, Justin Taylor, Sean Diediker and Ben McPherson, all primarily figurative painters. They have a very exciting message for the art community: “It seems that in today’s largely subjective world of art, many ‘artists’ lack the academic skills required to open their work up to limitless possibilities. Oftentimes, frustrated young artists attempt to express themselves early on before they have mastered the craft in which they have chosen to work. In so doing, they create boundaries that, ironically, permanently hinder their freedom of expression.”
A Whirlwind Weekend at the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
September 28th, 2008
The Quick Paint Art Auction Last weekend I was able to get away from Park City and visit the final weekend of the Jackson Hole Fall Ats Festival. This is one of my favorite arts events of the year. Saturday morning 30 artists from across the west huddled under tents and umbrellas for the Quick […]
Gallery MAR announces Winter Exhibition Schedule
September 24th, 2008
Warren Neary “Winter Eve” Oil “Children’s Spookin’ Art Show” – October 31st, 2008 Young Artists up to age 13 are invited to join Gallery MAR in presenting our Spookin’ Art Show. Stop by the gallery beginning October 1st to receive your blank canvas. Using the Halloween theme, paint or decorate your piece in a “Spookin’” […]
Shawna Moore, New to Gallery MAR
September 22nd, 2008
Shawna Moore, Montana artist The soothing scent of beeswax is floating through the gallery and a new abstract artist’s work hangs on our walls. Welcome to encaustic artist Shawna Moore, Gallery MAR’s newest artist. An ancient art, which is believed to have been originally used in Ancient Egyptian tombs, encaustic utilizes beeswax mixed with resins […]