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(ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner) A restored Roy city fire truck is on display at the Roy Historical Museum. The museum is short of funds and volunteers and is currently only open from noon to 4 p.m. four days a week. It may have to close.

Roy museum short of funds, volunteers may have to close

Last updated Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 10:47pm

ROY -- The Roy Historical Museum is short on funds and volunteers, so it may exist only a short time more.

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“Holi, Delhi,” by Luke Tuttle of Bountiful High School, is included in the Davis School District High School and Junior High Student and Art Educators Exhibit at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center.

Davis student artists willing to take risks

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 6:40pm

Art can be a risky businesses -- and not just monetarily.

"High school students are generally willing to take risks in their art. They're not as inhibited as maybe older artists could be, so they try a lot of interesting and unusual things," said Emma Dugal, executive director of Bountiful/Davis Art Center.

An exhibit of high school art, as well as art created by junior high students, opens with a reception at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bountiful/Davis Art Center. The show, which also includes work by the students' art teachers, continues through May 6.

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Last updated Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 6:35pm

Brigham City museum announces school winners

BRIGHAM CITY -- Winners have been announced in the Brigham City Museum-Gallery's annual two-county high school art competition and exhibition.

Students from Box Elder County took first place in four categories. John "Chase" Eggleston of Box Elder High School claimed the top award in ceramics, with Bear River High School's Jared Mathews taking first in the printmaking category. First place for photography and computer art was awarded to Douglas Carranza of Box Elder High School, and Dylan Ramos of Bear River High took first in the category for commercial art.

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Bread-dough sculptures by Robert Fontenot include the Dee Events Center in “The Place This Is” at the Salt Lake Art Center.

Utah icons rendered in bread dough

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 7:22pm

Brigham Young said, "This is the place" -- and oh what a place this is.

Utah is home to unique landmarks, people and history, and now it's the subject of a unique art exhibit.

"The Place This Is" by Robert Fontenot, opens today at the Salt Lake Art Center, and continues through June 1.

Using a bread-like craft dough, Fontenot created more than 100 sculptures that symbolize places and events in Utah, then took photographs of them. The images, as well as one large wall sculpture, are on display.

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Two Rivers students exhibit art works

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Last updated Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 12:23pm

Two Rivers High School, Weber School District’s alternative high school, had students with entries in the Springville all-state high school show. TRHS had four entries accepted into the All State High School Art Exhibit in Springville. Congratulations to Erik Silsby, Katy Bosler, Chelsea Miller, and a special congratulations to Mercedez King, who actually sold her piece entitled “Color Your World”.

Two Rivers is also represented in the annual Weber State Hugh School Art Exhibit by Seth Batz, (who is represented by two pieces), Darby Yarnell, and once again, Erik Silsby.

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Archibald Craven (right, played by Brett Johnson of Layton) tells Mary (played by Miranda O'Very of River Heights) "This, my lovely child is your garden," in "The Secret Garden." The play is being staged at Heritage Community Theatre in Perry.

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Last updated Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 1:12pm

THEATER

Top of Utah

'THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK,' 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Bonneville High School, 251 E. 4800 South, Washington Terrace. Advance: $7/adults, $6/seniors, $8/door. All tickets $8 tonight for the school endowment night. 801-452-4081.

'THE PAJAMA GAME,' 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Evans Black Box Theatre, St. Joseph High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. $9; $6/students, seniors; $12/reserved. (801) 394-1515, ext. 227; www.sjchstheatre.webs.com.

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Photos by Al Perry of Roy are on display in the Eccles Community Art Center's Carriage House Gallery in Ogden.

New exhibits rolling into art galleries

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Monday, March 28, 2011 - 2:48pm

Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is on April 1, but galleries aren’t pulling April Fools’ Day pranks — they’re offering serious exhibits.

The stroll starts at 6 p.m., and continues until 9 p.m., in downtown Ogden. The stroll is an opportunity to see new exhibits after galleries’ usual hours. Many shops hosts receptions and the chance to meet the artists.

Most of the participating galleries are along Historic 25th Street, from Wall Avenue to Jefferson Avenue, making it possible to walk from shop to shop. There are a few more are on surrounding streets. Admission is free.

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"View from the Trolley Stop" by Carole Wade is included in an exhibit of the artist's work at Gallery at the Station in Ogden.

Artist sails ocean alone, but painting was scarier

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Monday, March 28, 2011 - 2:16pm

Carole Wade sailed the Atlantic Ocean solo, but it was the thought of creating a painting that made her blood run cold.

"It's very personal, and you're really putting yourself out there," she said of creating a piece of art. "I think it's pretty challenging to get to a point where that doesn't bother you."

The Park City woman did reach that point, and an exhibit of her paintings opens with a reception at 6 p.m. next Friday in Ogden's Gallery at the Station, during the First Friday Art Stroll. The exhibit continues through May 3.

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“When My Illusions are Shattered” by Fremont High School student Brody Barney. The piece won first place for best three-dimensional art in the Northern Utah High School Art Exhibition.

Student artists honored at WSU

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Last updated Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 6:01pm

OGDEN — Winners of Weber State University’s sixth annual Northern Utah High School Art Exhibition will be honored today during the show’s closing reception. The reception starts at 7 p.m., and continues until 9 p.m., in the Kimball Visual Arts Center on the university campus at 3848 Harrison Blvd.

The award for best three-dimensional art goes to Fremont High’s Brody Barney. An image by Connor Estes of Ogden High took the prize for best photography. Sky View High’s Blake McKinley took the prize for best two-dimensional art.

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David Powell, an art student at Weber State University, talks about pieces that will be on display during an art exhibit at Universe City in Ogden.

Art helps WSU student find hope after dad's death

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 9:14pm

When he lost his father to cancer, David Powell couldn't accept the words of comfort people tried to offer.

"They'd say 'Aren't you so glad you know what you know?' " Powell said, referring to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about what happens to the soul after death. "To me, it was painful to hear that. It was well-intended, and I don't fault them for that, but I just thought, 'What is it I know?' I don't know anything. Does anybody really know what happens after death?"

Over time, through art, he was able to find hope. An exhibit of the art he created, exploring his feelings about life and death, opens March 4 in Ogden's Universe City gallery in conjunction with the First Friday Art Stroll.

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Kevin Wasden’s artwork, which has been published in several science-fiction publications (right), is on display at Gallery at the Station in Ogden.

Galleries roll out art for Friday stroll

Becky Wright Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 8:55pm

New art exhibits open March 4, during Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll

The art stroll starts at 6 p.m., and continues until 9 p.m. in downtown galleries. With most of the galleries along Historic 25th Street, and a few just off the street, it is possible to walk from gallery to gallery.

Several of the galleries host receptions, offering strollers the chance to meet the artists who created the work on display.

The First Friday Art Stroll is free. For more information, call 801-393-3866 or visit the Ogden Arts website, http://artsogden.org.

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Watercolors earn wins

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Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 7:10pm

OGDEN -- Winners of the Utah Watercolor Society's Two Star/Signature Member Exhibition were named last weekend, during the show's opening reception at the Eccles Community Art Center.

The Best of Show award went to Irene Rampton of Salt Lake City, for a painting called "That's the Last Time Anyone Saw Uncle George." Awards of Excellence were given to Kristi Grussendorf of North Logan and Marian C. Dunn of Salt Lake City.

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“Little Brother of War: An Ojibwe Lacross Player” by Mike Call will be on exhibit at the new Davis Center for the Performing Arts.

New center displays art

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Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 6:15pm

CENTERVILLE -- The Davis Center for the Performing Arts may become a showcase for more than performing arts. CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, housed in the center, is partnering with the Bountiful/Davis Art Center to display 28 pieces of visual art.

The exhibit of work by local artists opens Monday on the mezzanine level of the center, and continues through March 12. The art exhibit is being held in conjunction with the production of the musical "Hairspray," and can be seen during performances. The exhibit is also open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Participating artists include Diane Turner, Mike Call and Sandra Rast of Bountiful, as well as Simon Winegar of Farmington, and Kaysville painter George Handrahan.

For more information, call 801-298-1302.

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