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New Artists to Gallery MAR
July 14th, 2008
Since our opening nearly 6 weeks ago, we have added to our exhibiting artists list. Five new artists from all of the country have joined us. Allow me to make the introduction… Debbie Fowler grew up in Idaho and began her painting career 15 years ago. She has painted professionally and exhibited in galleries since […]
Young Benefactors
July 10th, 2008
Jessica Peterson, of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, is calling for new members to the Young Benefactors group. I am a member, and want to encourage all young and arts-interested readers to attend one of the recruitment events coming soon. Jessica writes, “We want to take advantage of this year’s blockbuster exhibition, ‘Monet to […]
Grand Opening Weekend
July 9th, 2008
We are off to a fantastic start. With five weeks and counting, Gallery MAR celebrated our Grand Opening this Independence Day weekend. Local artist demonstrators Rob Colvin and Shirley McKay shared their artistic prowess with our guests, and McKay even allowed a young fan to add her own brush stroke to a painting! We watched […]
Brad Stroman- Artist of Honor
July 6th, 2008
Gallery MAR just received this email from Brad Stroman, our Pennsylvania artist and environmentalist: “Often after an exhibition or show at a gallery or other venue I make an effort to donate to a worthy local environmental cause. After receiving your wonderful email about the sale of three of my paintings in one day at […]
The Randy Barton Show
July 5th, 2008
Thank you for Randy Barton for hosting me on his afternoon radio show. This past Thursday he gave me 30 minutes in which to chat about the gallery. Randy’s show live, weekdays from 4 to 7 pm and features local guests, enticing commentary, and provocative subjects. And the occasional gallery girl plugging her artists.
This Green Earth Radio Show
July 1st, 2008
Today I had the good fortune to be on KPCW’s This Green Earth broadcast. For those of you who tuned in, I promised to post some of the topics I covered and give you helpful links. As well, I will be Randy Barton’s guest on his week-day show, this Thursday the 3rd at 6:30 pm, […]
A visit to the Salt Lake Art Festival
June 27th, 2008
It’s 7PM and 95 degrees, but the shade from the Salt Lake City and County building casts a cooling shadow over the first evening of the Sale Lake Arts Festival. Because this was the opening night, perhaps, the place was packed the energy was incredible last night. All of these people coming together to celebrate […]
In the News
June 25th, 2008
Gallery MAR Advertising (click to view our advertisement) I am excited to announce that Gallery MAR will soon appear in various media. Check them out and watch for more features throughout the summertime. All press inquiries should send an email to info@gallerymar.com. The Park Record (www.ParkRecord.com)will feature a story by Scene reporter Greg Marshall on […]
Savor the Summit Park City
June 20th, 2008
I’m sitting in the gallery on a divine Friday night as Jazz wafts through my windows. It’s the Park City Savor the Summit- an old event now revitalized and taking over Main Street. Sponsored by the Park City Jazz Foundation, it looks like it’s already a hit! Here are the details: “FREE live jazz on […]
Going Green
June 18th, 2008
We’re making the leap to “Go Green” at Gallery MAR. From day one this has been of utmost importance to me. With the help of local environmentally-friendly consultants Alex Lofft and Katherine Noble (supporter and guest-host of KPCW’s This Green Earth, respectively) I’ve educated myself about how to make the least possible environmental impact here […]