SLUG Contributor Limelight
July 16, 2005
Contributor Limelight: Mariah Mann-Mellus
Articles by contributor
Gallery Stroll: A Long and Winding Stroll
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: A Personal Experience – Blake Palmer
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: Art Will Bring Us Together
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: The Art of Being Fletcher Booth
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
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
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
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
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,
Dear Novice Ragnar Runner
An endurance race, a run-cation, a party—the Ragnar Relay Series is many things to many people, which can make it challenging to articulate what to expect. … read more
Gallery Stroll: The Struggle Is Real
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
Adobe and Utah Artists: Converging Creative Communities
Adobe’s combination of community engagement and appreciation for artistic expression gave local artist Andrew Ehninger an idea: “What if local artists were invited to show their art in the Adobe space?” And just like that, the Utah Artists and Adobe project was born. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art is at Our Core
I have long believed that Utah has a gravitational pull in the creative community. Our breathtaking landscapes have inspired countless artists. – SLUG Mag … read more
Artes de México: The Art of Creating Community
Artes de México isn’t just for the Latino community or just about art—Artes is for our entire community. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2007
I hope our newly elected officials realize how much the art community has done for promoting local business and getting people downtown. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Escaping Winter
Winter can be smothering at times, choking out our days with blankets of snow—or worse, smog. Utah’s winter weather could be why this month’s Gallery Stroll offerings lean toward escapism. Whether it’s finding comfort in similarities, exploring dreamlike lands, or partying like it’s Fat Tuesday, the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll has the cure for all those winter hues. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2007
Recently American Style Magazine released the winners of their 2007 Top 25 Art’s Destination reader’s poll. In the category of mid-sized cities, ranging in population of 100,000 to 499,999, Salt Lake City came in number 13, just behind powerhouses such as Las Vegas, ranked third, Honolulu seventh and Miami eighth. … read more
Sri Whipple
Sri Whipple, international man of mystery has many personas in the art world. A fine artist, cartoonist and print-maker, his talents and subject matter cover a wide spectrum. “As a kid I wanted to paint like the Renaissance painters, clean and classical, but I am influenced by music and comics,” says Whipple, “I consider myself
Gallery Stroll – May 2007
The Art Building is a testament of what can be done when you remember your community. Although the building couldn’t be saved, it will be remembered as a contribution to the arts and an example of responsible living for a greener future. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Long Live Art!
The UMFA will be closing their doors on Jan. 18 until Spring of 2017. To kick off this project, the UMFA is hosting a weekend-long celebration entitled Long Live Art! on Jan. 16 and 17. Guests will be allowed to tour the museum and soak in the vastness of the UMFA’s permanent collection with a behind-the-scenes tour. … read more
UGS: United Gallery Stroll
Salt Lake City has many cultural events to offer its residents, some of which are easier on the wallet than others. Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is held the third Friday of every month and is always free to the public. The Stroll is held from 6-9pm so you don’t have a lot of time. Take
Gallery Stroll: Building a Community – March 2007
It’s common knowledge that if you want to revitalize an area you get the arts involved. Artists need cheap wide-open spaces with low rents and once they move in, paint and beautify, more artists move in and eventually you have a vibrant, bustling community. … read more
Gig-Poster Girls: Paper Dolls to Exhibit at the Women’s Art...
The concert poster has a history as long and colorful as the musicians themselves. First being referred to as a “bill,” the announcement would read from lesser-known musicians to the more notable or headlining bands. From the 1920s to the 50s, the concert posters scattered along storefronts, vacant buildings or telephone poles were ranked among
Gallery Stroll: Grateful Gallery Stroller
Being grateful is a fundamental part of my being. What value do the people, places and things in my life have if I’m not grateful for them? Along that same line, I often say that objects only become art when they are viewed by others. They may have noble beginnings or have been created by
Gallery Stroll: Ghouls and Gore Galore
October is one of my favorite months—the change in season brings cool temperatures, autumn colors and the most imaginative holiday North America celebrates: Halloween! It’s a holiday that embraces the human psyche, with all its hopes, fears, fantasies and cravings, and it’s a natural muse for artists—hence why October’s Gallery Stroll is not to miss.
Gallery Stroll: Enjoy Your Own Perspectives
Photo courtesy of the artist and James Fuentes. Peaceful, thoughtful moments wrapped in color and light with occasional straight-up lunacy—that’s what I hope to get out of my Gallery Stroll experience. I’m not here to give you the elongated, highbrow critique of the art that you’ll see at Gallery Stroll. I’m here to push you
Review: Nickelodeon – Bunch of Play Dates
Nickelodeon’s Bunch of Play Dates hit all the marks and was a welcome addition to our screen time rotation. … read more
Art Rising: Gallery Stroll Builds Artists Up
In a letter to his son in 1746, statesman Philip Stanhope, the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield, wrote, “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” It’s fatherly advice that holds true 269 years later. Luckily, in the artist community, we have a tradition of mentoring—this tradition of passing down techniques and earned knowledge
Gallery Stroll – August 2004
Strolling through galleries in Utah was very difficult some 20-odd years ago. The working class didn’t have time to take in art during the middle of the day, during galleries’ regular business hours. This was a way of keeping the under-educated or “blue collar” person from culture. Until someone said, “Art to the people” and
Gallery Stroll – September 2004
Summer’s over and all the fun activities have been replaced by the old daily grind? No worries; we may be sporting our fall colors, but the studios are still open and the art is always flowing. Gallery Stroll is held on the third Friday of every month from 6p.m. to 9p.m. September’s Gallery Stroll will
Step on up!: An Interview with artist David Hochbaum
David Hochbaum was here in November to open his show with collaborators called The Goldmine Shithouse. The artwork was dark and edgy but nowhere near as offensive as the title would have you believe. My brief encounter with this dynamic artist left me wanting to know more. He’s back for round two and SLUG sat
Gallery Stroll: Camilla Taylor – July 2007
The queen of Vegan Erotica, Camilla Taylor, will return from the furnaces of hell (also known as Phoenix, AZ) where she has been creating her little darlings: voodoo dolls of the people in her life. Camilla makes no qualms about it: “Each piece in this series is the (co)modification of an idea of a person or type of person … the friends who you can’t quite trust…” she says. Camilla’s new work has her being referenced as a sculptor but her true passion is printmaking. … read more
Wouldn’t it be Rad? – An Interview with Rad Martinez...
This Thursday, Feb. 21, Bellator, the second largest MMA organization in the world will bring Bellator 90 to the Maverik Center in West Valley City, which includes Utah native Rad Martinez taking on Russia’s Shahbulat Shamhalaev in the Season 7 featherweight tournament final. SLUG sat down with Martinez to see what drives him as a great, local fighter. … read more
Bellator: the Gladiators of the 21st Century
The crowd at the Maverick Center is on their feet, chanting “U-S-A” in unison, spotlights circle the room, and the tension is palpable. Then with a collective gasp and a wave of the referee’s hand, it’s all over. Countless hours, mentally and physically preparing for this fight and it’s over, two minutes and 45 seconds into the second round. Fighters, bull riders and Olympians recognize this fleeting moment when history claims the winners and the losers. In this case the winner is … … read more
Samba Fogo @ The Rose Wagner 04.18
I’ve made it my ongoing quest to expose my children to as many arts and cultural related events as humanly possible without breaking the budget. That, along with the fact that the mere words Samba Fogo gets my hips undulating and booty popping meant that I couldn’t miss “Espirito De Fofo” (Spirit of Fire) at the Rose Wagner Performing Art Center. … read more
Elementé Celebrates 25 Years
Known for scores of stylish retro furniture, unbeatable prices, and a place to rest your tired dogs, Elementé has been an anchor on Pierpont Avenue for 25 years. … read more
Gallery Stroll – March 2005
Poor Yorick is located at 530 W. and 700 South. This studio space is a product of necessity, drive and vision. Founded by creative thinker and artist heavyweight Brad Slaugh … read more
A Barney for a Bargain! Gallery Stroll
I have always thought of myself as a socialite living on a socialist budget. I dream of lounging by the pool or strolling for one-of-a-kind artwork to add to my massive collection. Alas, as I am no heir to any sized fortune. Thus began my love affair with Art Access Galleries’ 300 Plates exhibit and
SLUG Magazine Gallery Stroll Picks
The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll will take place on June 17th, with a plethora of shows, it’s hard to know where to spend your valuable time. Don’t worry your pretty little shaved head any longer; I’m here to take that brain cramp away and tell you where the cool kids will be Artisan Frame and
Gallery Stroll – July 2005
Thanks, Camilla, for all you have done for local art. Inadvertently or purposely, see this show at KAYO Gallery, located at 315 E. 300 South. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2005
The Unknown Gallery located at 353 West 200 South in downtown Salt Lake City was last year’s new little darlings on the scene. They brought us D.J.s and models to spice things up, but for Aug. they kick the heat up a notch with eleven intense—not to mention talented—artists from California. The show is entitled “Friendless Outsiders” … read more
Jingle Jangle Holiday Stroll: Santa’s Handmade Art
I struggle with change, just when I think I’m adjusting to the change, things change again! For instance Gallery Stroll has been held on the third Friday or the month for over 22 years. The Holiday Stroll has always been held the first Friday and Saturday of December. It was a little confusing but just
Gallery Stroll: Art Access – May 2006
If you are like most people, you feel that art is slightly out of your reach. The cost of living today doesn’t afford you the luxury of owning art. Artwork doesn’t have to be stuffy or expensive; it’s actually available in many capacities all around this valley. The Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll has been
Gallery Stroll – January 2007
Gallery Stroll has been a constant since the 80s so it is definetly here to stay, but 2006 was a roller coaster in the art world. As we ring in a new year, let’s take a look back on what was accomplished, and what was lost in the gallery stroll experience. … read more
Gallery Stroll: SLUG’s Birthday Party, As Sophisticated As We Can...
Ahh …18-years-old. I remember the days; trying to work as little as possible and party as hard as I could. The nights were filled with people and drinking games. My how times change! Now I sit back and discuss politics and current events with my friends while we drink and play games. I think you never grow out of some things. SLUG Magazine is one of those things. … read more
What’s that smell? Oh, it’s Art in the Air: June...
Often gallery stroll gets so busy I can’t make it to all the shows I want to see. Last month I missed Max’s Grundy’s “The Art of Tragedy” Luckily this show will remain on display until June 13th at Tanner Frames located at 230 S 500 W #105 in the New Art Space building. (Enter
Gallery Stroll – September 2007
The show will feature work by Leia Bell, Sumerset Bivens, Erin Potter, Allison Glancey and many others. The Women’s Art Center offers exhibits and classroom space to women who desire to learn from women and network with female artists. … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2007
Angela Brown editor and chief operator of SLUG Magazine has a deep connection with the residents of Pierpont Avenue. Having lived nearby and worked on the street for many years, its impending demise made the timing crucial for an art show … read more
Gallery Stroll: KAYO Sailing into Uncharted Waters – December 2007
Playing off the phonetic sounds of “KO” and his own name, the Kayo Gallery has been knocking-out the other galleries in town by providing the final blow. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Enjoying Art Around Salt Lake – February 2008
A lot is happening in the art world and there is so much more. Stay on the lookout, because art is all around you. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Enjoying Art Around the City – March 2008
After trekking through many galleries and searching many websites I bring you my picks for the March Stroll. Held on the 21st or as I like to call it the “third friday”. There’s no better time to put life on pause and enjoy art than during the monthly Gallery Stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Enjoying Art Around the City – April 2008
For almost thirty years, the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll has been introducing the public to the finest galleries and artists the area has to offer. Each month, SLUG Magazine goes underground and weighs in with their monthly picks. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Enjoying Art Around the City – May 2008
The official Gallery Stroll for greater Salt Lake takes place the third Friday of every month, however it’s very difficult to see all of the art in those few extended viewing hours. There’s no time to stop and ask for directions so here’s road map to maximize your viewing time. … read more
Gallery Stroll – June 2008
Penelope Moore has mastered blending art and beer like a perfectly brewed pale ale. It’s said that artists paint what they know and have to know what they paint. I’d love to “study” with her sometime! … read more
Gallery Stroll – July 2008
Autumn Garage is known as a”High Altitude Boutique,” referringto mountain gear, as they arenot a head shop. They’ve also developed a reputation for throwing fab parties and showing highquality artwork. They take both very seriously, which is refreshing for a place clear out on 7200 Southand 2258 East. Not bad for the canyon kids, but hella far for the downtowners. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2008
Camilla Taylor knows the fundamentals of putting on a successful print exchange, making her latest show, Secret, an irresistible stop on August 15th’s Gallery Stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2008
On the third night of October all the ghosts and goblins head out to the street strolling for blood, and the sweat of local artists. Tricks and treats await those who dare venture out on Friday the 17th, also known as THE GALLERY STROLL!! … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2008
The monthly Gallery Stroll is a unique opportunity to get into the mind of an artist. Having spent many years there, I can tell you what a twisted place it can be – the metaphors and indirect suggestions can make you feel like you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. … read more
Gallery Stroll – December 2008
If you’re like me and typically find the Christmas spirit through Christmas music and spiked wassail and consider gift giving a hassle, I offer a solution: slow it down a ding-dong minute and stroll through the art galleries. … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2009
Finding the underground and uncovering Utah’s finest artists, SLUG presents highlights for January’s Gallery Stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll – February 2009
Whether you’re power walking or strolling, there is always a lot to see and do at Gallery Stroll. Keep it fresh, buy local and support art! … read more
Gallery Stroll – March 2009
30 years ago Gallery Stroll was an underground event. Since then it has risen to a mainstream monthly occasion celebrating the extraordinary art scene in Salt Lake City. … read more
Gallery Stroll – April 2009
April is a month of new beginnings, transformations and the celebration of life. It’s only fitting that the April Gallery Stroll reflects these same sentiments. … read more
Gallery Stroll – May 2009
SLUG is always looking for ways to direct readers to the best deals in town, which is why the Gallery Stroll appears on our radar the third Friday of every month. … read more
Gallery Stroll – June 2009
The official Gallery Stroll takes place on June 19 from 6 – 9 p.m. That third Friday of the month is a wonderful place-holder for your monthly dosage of art appreciation, but several spectacular events take place throughout the month. SLUG offers a snapshot of a few of the June’s Art Happenings.
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Gallery Stroll – July 2009
Ever wanted to take a step back and see the world through someone else’s eyes? The monthly gallery stroll allows one to slow down, change perspectives and connect to the people and things that make up humanity. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2009
Ride, bike or walk, but when you get to the gallery, don’t forget to stroll. Events are happening all month long, but mark your calendars for Aug 21 when galleries participating in the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll will offer extended hours and hold artist receptions. All events are free and open to the public. … read more
Gallery Stroll – September 2009
Salt Lake City’s monthly Gallery Stroll is a great introduction into the highbrow and lowbrow Salt Lake art scene, expanding one’s interests in the arts, fashion, nightlife, landscape and social worlds. Think of it as required attendance for those wanting a taste of what Salt Lake City has to offer. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2009
The official Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place the third Friday of each month with extended gallery hours until the late evening. Never one to conform, SLUG brings you the highbrow and lowbrow art happenings across the valley all month long. … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2009
In the art world, exhibits go from Halloween themes straight into the holiday season. It’s not really surprising, given that Puritans made for boring artists, and one can only find so much inspiration from the flabby-necked beast served as the Thanksgiving main course. November’s Gallery Stroll includes many great exhibits, most which will run through December with a special second reception, taking place on Dec. 4. … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2010
In January we resolve to change our lives for the better, we set goals: lose weight, drink less, ride or ski 100 days this season … all good resolutions, but may I suggest one more? Try setting the goal to see one art exhibit a month, given the slew of art galleries and the always inviting gallery stroll held on the third friday of every month, this resolution doesn’t require a 12-step program or waking up at dawn every day, a fairly easy and fun resolution to keep, therefore making you an example of fortitude when you declare your resolution successful! … read more
Gallery Stroll – March 2010
The Kayo Gallery celebrated their sixth anniversary last month and like many locally-owned and operated businesses, they have changed the community that surrounds them for the better. I sat down with Shilo Jackson and Davina Pallone, the passionate women who keep the lights on and the art hung, to find out why they do it and what the future looks like for Broadway’s flagship art gallery. … read more
Gallery Stroll – April 2010
I’ve always said art is where you look for it. In the case of the Utah Arts Alliance’s April show that means finding art in your pre-packaged dinners, plastic grocery bags and the plastic wrap usually reserved for leftovers. Plastic World is an innovative art installation featuring 100% plastic art by artist Derek Dyer. … read more
Gallery Stroll – May 2010
May is full of great events, and as luck would have it, most of them are taking place on May 21. Salt Lake has great connectivity, but having the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, SLC Fashion Stroll and Living Traditions Festival all in one night is just crazy busy. … read more
Gallery Stroll – June 2010
In honor of SLUG’s Annual Beer issue, and especially because drinking beer with friends is my favorite pastime year-round, this SLUG reporter hit the streets / bars in search of your monthly art experience. … read more
Gallery Stroll – July 2010
Who needs the Kayo Gallery? It might seem like a peculiar question given the popularity of Kayo, but an appropriate one for the patrons of this month’s Gallery Stroll. The Kayo Gallery is in need of an immediate cash infusion to stay alive for the next twelve months. Sales from the July show will be the deciding factor on whether Kayo will remain in business for another year. … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2010
The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is a free public event held on the third Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. It provides us working folk the rare opportunity to explore the city on a self-guided tour via Salt Lake’s art galleries. You don’t have to wait for Gallery Stroll to check out art, but if you need to know where to go, peep the details below. … read more
Gallery Stroll – September 2010
Time to go back to school. If the calendar hasn’t told you, the temperature change or fall foliage could be your sign. My experience is that once September hits, as much as I love summer, I’m so fried with all the BBQs and festivals that I need time to refocus and apply myself. In the spirit of trying new things and bettering one’s self, I personally recommend a course on fine art taught by the Continuing Education Department at the School of Life. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2010
Sure, businesses open up all the time, but art galleries take a special risk during times of financial hardship. Art is usually purchased with disposable income, and let’s be honest, who has disposable income anymore? To fight the good fight, you have to be creative, and these galleries are taking risks and setting new rules. … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2010
Images set trends, trends inspire fashion, fashion shapes beauty and beauty is all about perception. Change your perception during November’s Gallery Stroll with a new exhibit at the Hive Gallery in Trolley Square by photographer Cat Palmer. … read more
Gallery Stroll – December 2010
‘Tis the season to shop until your bank account is cleared out. We’ve all been told it’s not about what you spend on a gift, but the thought that goes into it. If you are like me and yearn for a shopping alternative, but don’t have time to alter your DNA to become a craft diva, you may find this list of holiday craft boutiques helpful to maintaining your sanity throughout the holiday frenzy. … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2011
Community is very important to artists. It feeds their creativity, influences their subject matter and validates their work. The creative process can be daunting and lonely. Combine that with the cost of good ventilated space and you end up with a warehouse full of artists’ studios: separate spaces, but community living. One such place is Captain Captain. … read more
Gallery Stroll – March 2011
It’s said that March enters with the roar of a lion and exits with the calm and subtlety of a lamb. No matter its entrance, March marks a change in the season. This month’s Gallery Stroll picks were selected because they have entered the scene with subtlety, but they are boldly making roaring additions to the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll scene. … read more
Gallery Stroll – April 2011
We’ve all heard the saying “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” Salt Lake City artist Reclaimed Sentiment is putting that theory to test. Using discarded mass-produced landscapes and old LDS Primary class images Reclaimed Sentiment transforms the unwanted and forgotten into the extraordinary and refreshing by following two rules: Everything used to create the art must be found secondhand and the art must be affordable and accessible to the masses. … read more
Gallery Stroll – May 2011
Artist Todd Powelson and writer Anna West know that taking themselves and art too seriously makes for a dull life, and these two are anything but dull. Powelson is an experienced artist, graphic designer and illustrator, and West is a marketing guru and writer. Together they created the fun, off the wall, all-encompassing art blog known as ArtDuh. … read more
Gallery Stroll – June 2011
When planning my Friday nights, two criteria rise above the rest: alcohol and art. These activities need not be mutually exclusive, hence my long love affair with the Gallery Stroll. This month, as SLUG celebrates all things beer, we’ll look at beer art, the art of beer, drinking beer while we look at art and beer as the motivator rather than the inhibitor. … read more
Gallery Stroll – July 2011
I often hear people speak of old businesses that no longer exist in Salt Lake. The conversation is always the same: “Damn! I wish … was still around—they were the best!” I ask you this: If they were the best, why’d we let them go? Soap box and drum roll please… Citizens of Salt Lake, the Kayo Gallery needs our help! … read more
Gallery Stroll – August 2011
Businesses and galleries are fighting for a piece of the local art palette. The layout, format and even the players in Salt Lake’s art scene are always changing. Change can be good, as long as you are up with the times and know where to go to find what you crave. Thanks to the powers that be (SLUG’s insightful and cutting edge editorial staff) I’m happy to keep you informed of the whos, whats and why-wouldn’t-yas of Salt Lake’s Gallery Stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll – September 2011
The ever changing and expanding list of artists, venues and subject matter during each month’s Gallery Stroll will always keep you guessing. Fortunately for you, SLUG can point you in the right direction. Looking for zombies? We’ve got zombies. Craving human food? We can help you there. Or maybe you just want to be educated and entertained—there’s always a little something for everyone when you go out gallery strolling. … read more
Gallery Stroll – October 2011
Whether you’re looking for art on the first Friday, the second Friday, the third Friday, or just a random day in October, there is always art to be seen and SLUG will always make sure you know what’s going on. … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2011
I’ve tried to make my own Christmas gifts before, and I’d like to apologize to anyone who has ever received a lopsided crocheted cap or a batch of slightly burned cookies. After strolling through the amazing Craft Lake City booths, I was ashamed! If you’re like me, and can’t cut in a straight line, worry no more. My Holiday Boutique and Gallery Stroll Guide will have you looking like Susie Homemaker without ever having to pull out a hot glue gun. … read more
Gallery Stroll – December 2011
Tony Fitzpatrick is a Renaissance Man—a self-taught artist, poet, playwright, radio talk show host, screen and stage actor, small business owner, publisher, father and mentor—after the December Gallery Stroll, this Chicago-based artist can also add the Kayo Gallery to his already lengthy resume. … read more
Bellator 114 in Salt Lake City 03.28
Thousands of MMA fans will enter the Maverick Center Friday, March 28 to see MMA icon Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, the middleweight title fight with Alexander Shlemenko versus Brennan Ward and Rad Martinez’s final professional fight against Edson Berto, along with several other promising match-ups. … read more
What Are The Odds? Local Artist Logan Madsen
Logan Madsen lives a life far from ordinary. He’s a brilliant artist, now a subject of a documentary film, promoted via a Kickstarter campaign … oh and yes, he has a very rare disease that only affects about 30 people globally. Somehow Madsen is taking it all in stride, learning from each project, making his mark and teaching all of us a little bit more about what it’s like to live and create under the rarest of circumstances. … read more
Fluid Art: Bringing Together Art & Ales @ UMOCA 05.31
When your editor calls you up and asks if you want to drink local craft beers and look at contemporary art, the first answer is “hell yes!” immediately followed by the question, “we can do that in Utah?” … read more
Jane Chu: Grant Me the Strength to Work in the...
Working in the arts is very rewarding and a little scary, similar to the creative process itself. Not all the people who work in the arts would consider themselves artists. Crafting the message, beating the drum, waving the flag, has become a craft in itself. … read more
Gallery Stroll: UMOCA – YourMOCA
UMOCA has become a hotbed for these creative collaborations. Formerly the Salt Lake Art Center, UMOCA has been kicking butt and changing names! … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Has a New Home
Salt Lake City has a new Arts Hub. Normally, an “Arts Hub” earns its name over months or years, but if you’re Derek Dyer, Executive Director of the Utah Arts Alliance (UAA), and your programs serve over 50,000 people throughout the year, and you just acquired a 30,000 square foot building, I think you have the right to call it an “Arts Hub.” … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2012
Usually the title of a piece gives you some inclination of the artist’s intent, but Nelson-Carruth wants you to truly draw your own conclusion, so everything is left untitled, making you go “hmm.” … read more
Gallery Stroll – April 2012
I’ve always believed art can be found anywhere, but after recently traveling America’s scenic by-ways, I was in awe of how much art, good and bad, was available at every truck stop, gas station, roadhouse and teepee stand. This experience made me keenly aware of the depth and breadth of art that Utah has to offer. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Crawling Your Way Through Utah’s Art Scene
Fear not the ramifications of being an artoholic. The addiction can take years to show up, and by then you’re bound to have a huge house and lots of money to buy art, right? … read more
Gallery Stroll: Roll Out the Welcome Wagon
Businesses open or close their doors every day without generating much public awareness. It’s sad, really: A small sign in the window of Frosty Darling notified people of its final days. Luckily, an ad in the pages of this magazine announced the relocation of Blonde Grizzly. Only the most vigilant urbanites can keep track of these comings and goings. Lucky for you, SLUG keeps an ear to the underground. … read more
Gallery Stroll: A Happy Death
October, my dear old friend, I see you have come to welcome death and darkness in. Goodbye leaves, goodbye flowers, goodbye countless warm hours. Summer, you will be truly missed, but with October’s gentle kiss, I’ll welcome the change and say hello to sweaters and piles of snow. I will not cry, I will not be sad—in fact, I quite enjoy wearing plaid. To celebrate our last of days, I’ll attend galleries and parties and hopefully run into a few goblins or zombies. … read more
Gallery Stroll – November 2012
The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place the third Friday of every month (with the exception of December, but more on that to come). Having this sort of marker for each month is great for slowing down and checking in with friends and the local arts scene. So, you’ve carved out the time, called up a few friends and are ready to stroll, but where? … read more
Gallery Stroll: Oasis of Art
She calls it “Midwest Meets West”––it reminds me of decor from a Wes Anderson film, the way “sweet” and “edgy” are merged beautifully in Audrey Patten’s paintings, drawings and textiles. I imagine finding this type of artwork tucked away in an elegant farmhouse attic, a mesh of mother’s kitchen knickknacks and father’s old hunting trophies. There’s something familiar about these images, yet they remain wacky and unexpected. … read more
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Gallery Stroll: Never Too Old For Good Art
On July 20, Paper Wasp, with the support of Big Shiny Robot and Blonde Grizzly, will host a “Saturday Morning Cartoons” art show. A true creative community collaboration, this group show originated from conversation between Magen Mitchell of Paper Wasp and Derek Hunter, both participating artists. Blonde Grizzly had the space and Big Shiny Robot loved the idea and offered to sponsor. Mitchell’s husband and Paper Wasp co-founder, Nick Burke, jumped in to help facilitate and curate. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Where Art Is Born
Gallery Stroll has two sides: that of the formal gallery setting with hardwood floors, track lighting and beautifully polished, hand-selected bodies of work; the other takes us down a dimly lit alleyway to a door with no sign. Inside, you find an artist hard at work—paint splattered on the floor, a faint smell of turpentine, sweat and whiskey lingering—even after the humble incense’s valiant effort to cover it up. The latter is where art is born, the first is where art goes to die. … read more
Gallery Stroll – January 2013
Highly regarded artists Scotty Soltronic and Anthony Granato will be warming up our cold, winter night with solo shows at the Utah Arts Alliance and the Gray Wall Gallery. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art for the Young and the Young Artist
It’s not hard to find good art in Utah. Here are two of my picks of Utah’s art offerings. … read more
Gallery Stroll: An Ode to Kayo Gallery
When I found out the Kayo Gallery would be closing on July 13, all other Gallery Stroll activities ceased to interest me. Over the last nine years, I’ve followed the struggles and triumphs of this little gallery, which launched several careers, showcased international artists and anchored the Broadway Gallery Stroll scene. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Five Lessons For Loving Art
You’ve heard the cliché: “If you love it, set it free.” Well, that really doesn’t apply to loving art. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Back to the Basic: Gallery Strolling at UMOCA
UMOCA, located at 20 S. West Temple, has been the foundation for contemporary art in Utah since 1931. With four gallery spaces featuring international, national and local art, you’re likely to see something that inspires, delights or touches you—usually a little of each. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Finds a New Home
I’ve been to galleries in warehouses, old houses, a truck, tents, bars, furniture stores and salons––not every place is a good fit, but art must find a way to be seen, so in some cases, you overlook the atmosphere in order to appreciate the art. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Mission Accomplished – UAA Main Street Goes Out...
The announcement: “The Utah Arts Alliance announces ‘Mission Accomplished’ …” That mission: to bring life and creativity back to Main Street. Now making way for the Utah Performing Arts Center (UPAC), the UAA Main Street Gallery can and should feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in what they have helped inspire. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art For the Urbanite
Urban Arts Festival Founder and Executive Director of the Utah Arts Alliance, Derek Dyer has been a driving force in coordinating, facilitating and collaborating with urban artists for the last 10 years. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Haunting October’s Gallery Stroll
Produced by Christel Edwards and Stephen Simmons, An October Evening is a multi-medium event celebrating all things that go bump in the night. … read more
Gallery Stroll: My MOCA, UMOCA
The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll takes place the third Friday of every month. Galleries use this occasion to celebrate local and national artists with incoming shows, special receptions, artist talks and tasty treats. This month’s Gallery Stroll takes place on Nov. 15, offering a range of shows from group collaborations and retrospectives to avant-garde animations—and that’s just the shows at UMOCA this month! … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Appreciation 101
Welcome back, students! Your minds—gooey from the summer sun, sticky and ready to grab ahold of new information and experiences—give me great joy! … read more
Gallery Stroll: Hot City, Sizzling Art
I am far from a scientist—I never have and probably never will be able to recite the periodic table. Instead, I tend to focus my inquisitiveness on human nature and the study of sociology. I find it particularly interesting how people react to summer. All day, the sun beats down, transferring its energy in the
Gallery Stroll: A Study of People, Places and Things
With art being conceived daily, it’s difficult for even the most versed art experts to process it as it emerges. Luckily for us eager art patrons, we have Gallery Stroll, an evening dedicated to the latest work emerging in the scene.
Gallery Stroll: Showing Dad a Thing or Two
Gallery Stroll and Father’s Day coincide every year. What better way to see awesome and inspiring art than to share it with the man who informed your appreciation of Neil Diamond and red rock landscapes? This Father’s Day, I suggest that you give good old Dad a call and take him on a nice stroll.
Gallery Stroll: Mestizo Institute
Gallery Stroll is like a big love letter from Utah artists to the community. A lot of work and love is poured into each Gallery Stroll, making each month an individual experience—galleries open their doors and invite the public to peruse the art after normal business hours, mingle with the artists and ask as many questions as their hearts desire.
Meet the Artists: The Millards and Uinta’s Brighton IPA Label
Nate and Bree Millard are successfully navigating the art world. In the last year, they have elevated their brand, Ban Supply Collaboration, increased the commissions of their woodcut signs and locked in the contract to create the new Brighton IPA label for Uinta Brewing Company.
Winter Hues: January’s Gallery Stroll
For January’s Gallery Stroll, go remind yourself that winter is a season and not a state of mind.
Gallery Roll – May 2015
Last year, in honor of National Bike Month, I took a group of friends on a Gallery Stroll bike ride. Later, one friend called it a Gallery Roll. When I researched it further, I found that Salt Lake Gallery Roll has been officially changing their name every May, for the last 10 years, to Gallery Roll.
Gallery Stroll: Utah Ties
One day, you have a chance encounter thousands of miles away from home and you’re reminded that the world is full of threads that tie us together—being from Utah is a thread that links you to people all over the world. The Central Utah Art Center (CUAC) acknowledges and celebrates these threads in their annual Utah Ties show, opening March 20.
November 2014 Gallery Stroll: Work Up That Appetite
Poor November. Despite the presence of a historically wonderful and gluttonous dinner, this month typically doesn’t have much going on, which makes it a great month to get out and Gallery Stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Strolling 101
In recognition of all the students returning to school, I offer a little Gallery Stroll education. Gallery Stroll is a monthly event when local galleries stay open later in the evening, typically from 6–9 p.m. for extended viewing opportunities. … read more
Gallery Stroll – Well, That’s Different: Gallery Strolling with Mariah...
During October’s Gallery Stroll, which will be held Oct. 17 from 6–9 p.m., I’ll be heading over to the Art Access Gallery for the opening of Differences, A Dialogue. … read more
Gallery Stroll: One Gallery, Several Ways
The monthly gallery stroll is meant to be a time to relax and enjoy a leisurely stroll through art galleries—taking in the most recent exhibits, catching up on the local art scene, running into old friends or meeting new people. What if you focused on just one gallery, though? … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Makes a City
What brings a city to life, and what gives it its heart? Historians and anthropologists credit community gathering spaces like libraries, schoolhouses and city halls. Typically, when I want to know about a city, I ask a city dweller. When you speak to a resident about the heart of the city, the conversation usually turns to merchants, restaurants, artists, theaters and performers—the makers and doers who make up the city. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Squared
If you want to see what someone is really made of, look into their heart. At the heart of Utah is The City Library, The Salt Lake City and County Building and The Leonardo, sitting in historic Washington Square, adjacent to Library Square. It’s used for everything from the Pride Festival to the Salt Lake City Marathon, from local open-mic performances to international traveling exhibits like Body Worlds at The Leonardo. I often find myself in this neighborhood, attending events, enjoying the library, or—yikes—paying a parking ticket, but for those of you who are not familiar with the Squares, let’s take a stroll. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Living the Authentic Life: Stroll, Ride, Stroll
With today’s global Internet content, instant Twitter feeds, social media boasting and a sickening amount of over-sharing, I find more and more people looking for an authentic experience—something they can’t manipulate or recreate online. They seek a movement, a cause or an event they can get behind that will connect them to their community, where they can actually see results locally. For those people, I offer you Gallery Stroll—a chance to celebrate the thriving arts community, engage with the makers and keep your money local by purchasing a piece of original, authentic art. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art is Springing Up Everywhere
The dainty flowers push through the hardened ground, past the decayed winter foliage to find sunlight and warmth, announcing it’s spring! Often you do not see the single bud emerge, or even the little patch, but eventually, when your garden is filled with bright flowers, you realize the metamorphosis is complete and you are surrounded by life and beauty. I liken the journey of the bud to that of artists, toiling away in basements and old garages, sheds and drab spare bedrooms, creating things of beauty and, when finished, they emerge with works that encourage, amuse and beautify the world around us. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Connecting to Art
This month, I delighted in finding the connections within the gallery exhibits, artists, themes and methodology. As I tied them together, I felt looped in—I hope you will, too. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Turning The Corner
Utah is home to some amazing contemporary art venues and artists. Take, for example, Central Utah Art Center’s (CUAC) featured artist for the month of January, Steven Stradley. … read more
Gallery Stroll: The Great, Great Salt Lake
For February’s Gallery Stroll, I recommend rekindling the romance with our own backyard by visiting three profound exhibits that act as love notes to the Great Salt Lake, all at the Utah Museum of Fine Art on the University of Utah campus. … read more
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Gallery Stroll: One Gallery, Several Ways
The monthly gallery stroll is meant to be a time to relax and enjoy a leisurely stroll through art galleries—taking in the most recent exhibits, catching up on the local art scene, running into old friends or meeting new people. What if you focused on just one gallery, though? … read more