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Public Art Opportunities in Park City – Call to Artists
February 24th, 2012
Gallery MAR has learned that there are currently three calls-to-artists posted for public art projects in Summit County, listed below. The PCPAAB seeks to provide a public expression that reflects the vitality of the cultural arts in our community. We endeavor to provide opportunities for artists to work throughout their community in creating artworks which will be meaningful and appropriate to their settings.
The Bond Between Artists and Collectors
February 19th, 2012
The collector pictured above has been following the work of Matt Flint for several years; finally, after a long wait, she was able to meet the artist in the gallery on the very same day that he delivered 19 new paintings for his “Up Close and Far Away” exhibition (opening this Friday the 24th). There is nothing quite like meeting the artist whose work you have been admiring…
Winter Inspiration, by Oakley Allred
February 16th, 2012
As winter plods along and the excitement of the New Year wears away, I seek inspiration and fresh perspectives in my daily routine. Fortunately, Gallery MAR provides an outstanding source for both. Take for example the work of Bridgette Meinhold, an emerging artist who makes her home here in Park City.
The Investment That Has Outperformed the Stock Market for a Decade
February 1st, 2012
“The S&P index had a total return of total crap in 2011,” Bill Saporito, writing in Time magazine, said recently. Saporito invested in every asset class he could think of—small caps, big caps, bond funds, foreign stock indexes, and gold funds. “I should have invested in art,” he said. According to the Mei Moses World All Art Index (MMAI), which has been tracking art returns since 1820, investment-grade art returned 10.2% in 2011, crushing all of the stock indexes, which returned basically nothing.
Montage Deer Valley Trunk Show
January 31st, 2012
A friend of the gallery passed on this event information for a trunk show on February 10, 11, and 12 at the beautiful Montage in Deer Valley. Perfect timing for Valentine’s Day gifts, no? While you’re there, take a tour of their residences– simply gorgeous.
Sundance in Park City
January 18th, 2012
We have had several calls from collectors and friends wondering… “are you open?” Yes! We will be open for the entirety of the Sundance Film Festival. Do you have your tickets? Your “in” with the PIBs (People in Black) to get into the hottest parties? Well, me neither. But you do have a full access pass to some of the best artwork in town at Gallery MAR.
Gallery MAR is Movin’ on Up
January 7th, 2012
After three years, Main Street’s Gallery MAR is on the move, but not too far from home. Gallery owner Maren Mullin will be heading up the street about one block, from her current location inside the Galleria Mall to a street-level space at 436 between Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Purple Sage.
Happy New Year from Gallery MAR
December 31st, 2011
We wish you a prosperous and “artful” New Year! Below, a few images from last night’s “The Good Things” exhibition, featuring Ron Russon and Mary Scrimgeour.
Kimball Art Center’s Charity Lift Auction 2011
December 20th, 2011
The Kimball Art Center held their annual Charity Lift Auction last week. Six quick draw artists battled it out to win a solo exhibition at the Kimball’s Badami Gallery. With only an hour and a half, the talented artists produced incredible works which were then auctioned off. It was an exciting evening that benefited several local charities, and one we will look forward to for 2012.
“Baubles and Bubbles” Krysia Jewelry Trunk Show
December 15th, 2011
Join Gallery MAR for a unique showcase of jewelry by local artist Krysia. Tuesday, December 27th from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. View the Facebook Event Page here: Jewelry Trunk Show