The 9th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival®, in its second three-day incarnation, takes place at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 11, from 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 12, from 12–10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 13, from 12–7 p.m. … read more
Having expertise and a hunger to learn is what helped Leavy start Madge. “I think this project has been in my brain for a long time,” she says, “and recently, I’ve had the tools and the skills to realize it.” … read more
Heather Mahler’s work is a combination of her screenprinting BFA from Utah State University, her passionate fandom love of ’90s anime art and her personal experiences. … read more
There’s no question that Utah’s is a strong and growing skate scene and that companies like @Flatspotter give this scene a platform. … read more
A self-proclaimed trashy romantic, Abraham von Waffles describes his vintage finds this way: “My aesthetic is somewhere between Coraline, Miyazaki and Wes Anderson, with a heavy helping of Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite). … read more
Lowery masterfully immerses us into the themes he explores: life, existence. Haunting, piercing and dripping with sensation, A Ghost Story is a cosmic feat. … read more
A self-taught illustrator, Mendoza brings their work to life with bold strokes and bright color. “The themes of my work are liberation and representation,” they say. “I want to make the art that I wish I had growing up.” … read more
DIY, but not glued to its fuzz, Peach Dream will undoubtedly continue to bring their ultra-catchy songwriting skills wherever the fuck they want to. … read more
Middle Eastern pastries and desserts are of a different breed than the beloved sugar bombs that Western diners have come to enjoy—texture often takes precedent over sweetness. Hassan’s menu is based on bringing both worlds together to create something original. … read more
Given the complicated appearance and high cost of modular synthesizers, many people who are interested in synths have to fantasize or sit in confusion in front of the knobs, wires and switches. Iden’s DIY Fest booth aims to subvert these barriers, offering demonstrations and trials of some of his synthesizers, giving curious minds some informed guidance. … read more
This photo was taken on the first day I ever actually rode with Skyler Pingree. I’d seen his videos and photos on Instagram and knew he killed it. … read more
The intimacy of acoustic instruments, Jean’s arresting vocals and the almost sacred quality of Hoofless’ music allow audiences to become enveloped in the sound and performance rather than merely to observe casually. … read more
