Gallery Stroll as Holiday Stroll
Issue 216 / December 2006 More from this Issue
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By Mariah-Mann Mellus
For the early or last minute shopper, fear not, Utah’s art galleries are ready and open! The official holiday exhibit kickoff began November 17th, but December is really the beginning of our shopping experience and the special Holiday Stroll which is offered December 1st from 6-9pm, and for those of you who are waiting for that second paycheck of the month, the third Friday is always the official Gallery Stroll and it will still be held on December 15th. My biggest gift this year, besides that big diamond ring my husband has promised, was the opening of a new art gallery. This opening will breathe life into the urban arts and offer a much-needed space to exhibit some hard-core artists. The James Anthony Gallery (located in the old Bag Lady Shop at 241 East Broadway ) opened with style and confidence on November 15th. While the name reeks of a wealthy art patron with old money, the owners are actually two young, hip art lovers who grew up in our mellow state and then moved to the wilds of New York in search of bigger opportunities. The current exhibit Goldmine Shit House is a collaboration of three artists and screen printers who met in New York, but currently reside in Los Angeles. Their work is dark and deep. It contains folklore and enchanting stories swirled into the rough drawings and graffiti stylings. Screen-printed apparel including baby clothes, jewelry and other accessories are available. The show will hang from November 15th through January 11th. On January 18th look for the work of David Hochbaum featuring an original score by Carlos D.
Coffee is an excellent gift for Christmas and stopping by No Brow Coffee and Tea (315 E. 300 south) is a smart place to get your shopping done. Pick up a gift certificate for specialty coffee drinks, or check out Gentry Blackburn’s creations including dolls, and her hand painted bags and clothing. Original artwork by local artists will delight and inspire the artist on your shopping list. Trent Call’s Swing drawing book is available at No Brow along with the Swing-O-matic machine, which distributes stickers designed by Trent Call. For your viewing pleasure check out the work of local Photographers in the Togra Show to be unveiled December 15th in correlation with Gallery Stroll and Eden Watchtower’s Christmas Party. Come celebrate local business, local art and local music. For more information on the art show, or the Christmas party check out No Brow’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/nobrowcoffeeandtea.
This Holiday season don’t let the propaganda get to you, get out, buy local and get that warm fuzzy feeling that you are doing something for your community.
For the early or last minute shopper, fear not, Utah’s art galleries are ready and open! The official holiday exhibit kickoff began November 17th, but December is really the beginning of our shopping experience and the special Holiday Stroll which is offered December 1st from 6-9pm, and for those of you who are waiting for that second paycheck of the month, the third Friday is always the official Gallery Stroll and it will still be held on December 15th. My biggest gift this year, besides that big diamond ring my husband has promised, was the opening of a new art gallery. This opening will breathe life into the urban arts and offer a much-needed space to exhibit some hard-core artists. The James Anthony Gallery (located in the old Bag Lady Shop at 241 East Broadway ) opened with style and confidence on November 15th. While the name reeks of a wealthy art patron with old money, the owners are actually two young, hip art lovers who grew up in our mellow state and then moved to the wilds of New York in search of bigger opportunities. The current exhibit Goldmine Shit House is a collaboration of three artists and screen printers who met in New York, but currently reside in Los Angeles. Their work is dark and deep. It contains folklore and enchanting stories swirled into the rough drawings and graffiti stylings. Screen-printed apparel including baby clothes, jewelry and other accessories are available. The show will hang from November 15th through January 11th. On January 18th look for the work of David Hochbaum featuring an original score by Carlos D.
Coffee is an excellent gift for Christmas and stopping by No Brow Coffee and Tea (315 E. 300 south) is a smart place to get your shopping done. Pick up a gift certificate for specialty coffee drinks, or check out Gentry Blackburn’s creations including dolls, and her hand painted bags and clothing. Original artwork by local artists will delight and inspire the artist on your shopping list. Trent Call’s Swing drawing book is available at No Brow along with the Swing-O-matic machine, which distributes stickers designed by Trent Call. For your viewing pleasure check out the work of local Photographers in the Togra Show to be unveiled December 15th in correlation with Gallery Stroll and Eden Watchtower’s Christmas Party. Come celebrate local business, local art and local music. For more information on the art show, or the Christmas party check out No Brow’s MySpace page at www.myspace.com/nobrowcoffeeandtea.
This Holiday season don’t let the propaganda get to you, get out, buy local and get that warm fuzzy feeling that you are doing something for your community.
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