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Gallery MAR Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Gallery MAR Holiday Gift Guide 2023

December 12th, 2023

As a small business, we pour our heart and soul into our work, connecting beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art with people who will cherish them for generations. When you buy a work of art at our Gallery MAR, you’re supporting the passion and drive of our incredible artists as well as our hard-working staff. In […]

Symbolism of Animals In Art

Symbolism of Animals In Art

December 5th, 2023

Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant Throughout history, animals have played a significant role in art, serving as symbols that convey deeper meanings and emotions. Sometimes they are even foils for humans and our own relationships. There are several beloved animals who make frequent appearances in our gallery (in art!) so let’s explore our […]

Picture This: Powder Room

Picture This: Powder Room

November 30th, 2023

In our blog series, “Picture This,” we use the magic of Photoshop to present our artists’ latest work in a whole new light. So if for whatever reason you’re unable to stop by the gallery, we hope to help you virtually experience these fresh, new works in beautiful, modern settings. In this installment of the […]

Aaron Memmott: From Palette to Easel to Installation

Aaron Memmott: From Palette to Easel to Installation

November 24th, 2023

Written by Eileen Treasure, Manager Aaron Memmott is our renowned cityscape painter and will be featured with Fred Calleri in our next show, “Alpine Attitude,” opening Friday, December 8 at Gallery MAR, Park City. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet both artists! Aaron Memmott grew up between Connecticut and Northern California and draws inspiration from […]

Tips & Insights for Art Collecting

Tips & Insights for Art Collecting

November 20th, 2023

Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant Often times collectors and art enthusiasts walk into the gallery knowing they need art to bring life and color to their home, but they have no idea where to start — and no idea what it is that they’re actually looking for.  We love to assist! So here […]

Art For Every Season

Art For Every Season

November 17th, 2023

Written by Rachelle Pimentel, Fine Art Consultant Artists will often take inspiration from the seasons, capturing the essence of each in its unique way, reminding us of the ever-changing, cyclical nature of life. Let’s explore some of our favorite pieces inspired by the different phases of the year! SUMMER In this piece, the sun paints […]

Ski Map Originals: Paintings by James Niehues

Ski Map Originals: Paintings by James Niehues

November 14th, 2023

On December 29th, 2023 at 6:00 pm Gallery MAR is pleased to welcome James Niehues, the renowned master of ski resort trail map illustration. Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of the world’s most iconic ski resorts. If you’ve skied in North America any time in the last few decades, you’ve seen […]

Is It Upside Down?

Is It Upside Down?

November 5th, 2023

Written by Eileen Treasure, Manager Recently I read an interesting article in ArtNet News, “An Eagle-Eyed Hilma af Klint Fan Claims That Tate Hung a Painting Upside Down.” I adore this Swedish artist from the early 20th Century, so her name and the headline caught my attention right away. If “The Swan no. 14” doesn’t […]

The Artists’ Tree for Habitat for Humanity

The Artists’ Tree for Habitat for Humanity

November 4th, 2023

Enter to win our pre-lit tree, featuring hand-painted ornaments from more than a dozen of our gallery artists. Featuring artists Bridgette Meinhold, Fred Calleri, Pamela Murphy, Havoc Hendricks, Samantha daSilva, Adam Rees, Michael Kessler, Maura Allen, and more. This is your opportunity to own original artwork that you will treasure each holiday season. The tree […]

Welcome Adam Rees to Gallery MAR

Welcome Adam Rees to Gallery MAR

November 1st, 2023

New Gallery MAR artist Adam Rees knows how to catch your attention and keep it with his polymer clay sculptures. The vibrant colors, intriguing textures, and impressive animal forms of his sculptures are eye-catching from afar, but upon closer inspection, these sculptures are even more awe-inspiring than you might imagine. Each wild Western animal sculpture […]