Pierpont Gallery Stroll
By Kia McGinnis [Posted June 29, 2017]
Tucked behind the iconic Crane building right in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Pierpont Avenue is a thriving public block with a colorful and historic past. During the next monthly Pierpont Gallery Stroll, visit Erica Smith’s collaborative jewelry space and Eric Waddington’s new Fringe Gallery. … read more
Gallery Stroll
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted January 5, 2017]
It has been an honor to write this article for 16 years, but it is time for me to step back and open up space for the next generation of art enthusiasts to share their perspectives on this vibrant art scene. … read more
Gallery Stroll
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted November 3, 2016]
Using a combination of photography, Xerox transfers, graphic design and line drawing, Palmer pays homage to the Bauhaus art movement, layering styles and shapes upon familiar scenes like industrial spaces and wilderness landscapes. … read more
Gallery Stroll
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted October 12, 2016]
This month’s gallery stroll features are three galleries that continue to bring light, beauty, inspiration and acceptance into our beloved Downtown area. Each gallery is equipped with ample parking, should you choose to drive between your stroll destinations. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Fletcher Booth
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted September 1, 2016]
Booth is an artist, whether it’s as a scholar, a professor, a curator, a creator or an installer. Mostly known for his large-scale paintings of authoritarian figures, Booth’s last solo show, in 2004, rocked the art community when some of the pieces were censored for content. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Birds of a Feather
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted August 4, 2016]
While pursuing their careers, Fran O’Neill and Matt Choberka have remained friends. Both participated in Pure Paint for Now People, a group show at Weber State University in Spring 2015. It was during this show that CUAC Executive Director Adam Bateman conceived a show that would team up the old friends. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Out in the Open
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted June 30, 2016]
This month’s pick is the embodiment of what Gallery Stroll is meant to be: a breath of fresh air. For a complete list of Gallery Stroll participants, peep the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll Association website at gallerystroll.org. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Stranger No More
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted June 2, 2016]
Strangers in a Strange Land features over 20 artists, many of whom have deep roots in social justice and human rights work. … read more
Gallery Stroll: May Art Be In Your Life
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted May 5, 2016]
Illustration: Pat Bagley The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place on the third Friday of every month. Galleries throw open their doors and welcome the public with extended hours of 6–9 p.m. and food, conversations and excellent art for all! With so much to see and do on a single night, I offer to you, … read more
Gallery Stroll: The Struggle Is Real
By Mariah Mann Mellus [Posted March 31, 2016]
Creating art is an exercise in connecting one’s passion and intellect, reflected in physical form. Once the creation process is complete, the battle to share the work with its intended audience begins. Think of Gallery Stroll as the battleground for art! … read more