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Art Appreciation on the Blogosphere
November 18th, 2011
I’m always looking for new and interesting resource from which to gleam art collecting advice. And you never know when you’ll discover the next great artist. So I read through several art blogs and magazines each week in the pursuit of inspiration.
Shenanigans on Main Street
November 4th, 2011
After two separate instances of sign swinging, resulting in costly damage to our sign, we have decided to employ a new tactic. We hope it will divert hooligans from vandalizing our sign. Take a peek at the pictures to see the handiwork of Park City Signs.
Brad Stroman Featured in Carolina Home Magazine
October 22nd, 2011
As an artist-activist Brad combines his passion for making art with his concerns for our environment. His paintings have won acclaim from environmentalists and art lovers alike. Today his work is exhibited nationally in both solo and juried group shows. Currently represented by galleries in Pennsylvania, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio, New Hampshire, South Carolina and North Carolina, Brad’s original paintings and giclees are also included in over 100 private and corporate collections.
“Set in Motion” by Michael S. Parker
October 21st, 2011
Michael S. Parker studied at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. After a few years of freelancing and working in-studio for Castle Rock LLC, a company in Orem, Utah, Michael decided to continue his education with graduate studies in painting.
Kimball Art Center Announces top 5 Architects for Transformation Project
October 19th, 2011
Last Thursday, the Kimball Art Center’s Jury selected 5 incredibly talented architects, from a pool of 18, to compete for the chance to design the KAC’s new redevelopment, the “Transformation” project. Be sure to mark their “Meet Your Designer Night” on your calendar. This evening of presentations will be at the historic Egyptian Theater on Wednesday, November 2nd from 5:30pm-6:30pm. The Top Five architects chosen to compete will make a short 10-minute presentation about their firms as they compete for the Kimball Art Center Transformation Project bid. The Kimball Art Center is inviting the public to attend this free and open event.
A Little Art “Goop”
October 17th, 2011
Several years ago, I signed up for Gwyneth Parltrow’s Blog updates on her “GOOP” website. She typically opines on topics such as fashion and food (how does she eat so much pasta and stay so thin?!?) but this week there is a wonderful post from Maria Brito on artwork and what it means to collect, value, and appreciate it. You can see the link to the newsletter here, but I have excerpted a few choice pieces of information.
New Encaustic Artworks from Shawna Moore
October 1st, 2011
Montana-based Gallery MAR artist Shawna Moore is presenting a sold our workshop at the Kimball Art Center this weekend. Fling in and out of town, she was able to bring new works for exhibiting at our gallery, as we are very excited to have them here. The chain elements and calligraphy work is expanding into circles and orbits in her work, and the color in this particular series is inviting and warm.
Join Gallery MAR on 11/11/11 for a Day of Giving!
September 19th, 2011
What if you could shape Park City’s future in a single day? With Live PC Give PC, you can! On 11.11.11, join Gallery MAR and our community as we come together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving.
Upcoming, Regional Art Events
September 15th, 2011
Next year, Gallery MAR artist Amy Ringholz is the Featured Artist of the 2012 Fall Arts Festival, and we can’t wait to see what work she produces for the feature. Congratulations to Ms. Ringholz, whose work can be seen at our solo exhibition for her on Friday, January 13th beginning at 6pm.
September “Fashion Stroll”– Mark Your Calendar
August 31st, 2011
The Park City Gallery Association presents the September Fashion Stroll on Friday, September 30th from 6 to 9 pm. And join us the night before, Thursday, September 29th, for the first annual Park City Couture Swap, at the Kimball Art Center.