As a small child in Roy, Cynthia Jeppson recalls being filled with excitement driving into the “big city” of Ogden for shows at the grandly decorated Peery’s Egyptian Theater. Decades later, one of her own art pieces, an Egyptian vessel, would be purchased for display inside the Cairo-inspir…
Open Studio Night
OGDEN — Parks in Hooper, South Ogden and Ogden will be getting large injections of funding thanks to a special county sales tax earmarked for such projects.
OGDEN — After more than two years of planning and preparation, construction on what will be the centerpiece of Ogden City’s burgeoning downtown creative district has begun.
Open Studio Night
Carli Miller and Cameron Willams are turning plant fibers they find on Ogden’s trails into handmade paper and botanical art.
Get your art on in Ogden! March’s First Friday Art Stroll will boast several art exhibits that you HAVE to see.
The past year, small businesses have had to scramble for creative ways to push through a pandemic. For The Local Artisan Collective, it takes art boxes, online art classes, increased shipping and a supportive community of artists and patrons.
‘Freaky Friday’
OGDEN — Plans for the arts plaza at 25th Street and Ogden Avenue march forward and the space, though not set to be complete until October, has a name — the Dumke Arts Plaza.
The Changing Room
Creativity for all ages, in-person and virtual, is available from Ogden artists year-round.
Austin Luckett is an Ogden-based photographer whose work reflects the artist’s love for the American West, from its powerful natural landscapes and free-roaming wildlife to its linear urban architecture.
Ogden Bizarre Market, the hit market hosted by Indie Ogden Magazine, returned to The Monarch on Sunday after a brief pause following the holiday season.
OGDEN — Three months after its soft opening, Ogden Contemporary Arts will be holding its formal grand opening, hoping to get the word out about the gallery, the city’s newest, to a broader cross-section of the public.
Sarah Abagulum believes anyone can learn to create beautiful art. Originally from Ogden, Abagulum moved with her family to California and eventually taught at Mission: Renaissance, the world’s largest fine arts institution. Now she’s back, “Bringing a Renaissance to Ogden.”
Mathew Choberka: ‘I Know Some Nice People’
Normally in conjunction with Ogden City Art’s First Friday Art Stroll, The Monarch opened its doors on Jan. 8 for a special Open Studio Night of art, community, music ... and tacos.
‘2021: A New Generation’
The rural West — its dramatic mountain scenery, lush farmland, cattle ranches and “ordinary folk” — is the preferred subject matter for Utah painter Stephen Henry.
OGDEN — Ogden City is eyeing several areas where it can use Weber County funds over the next year to improve recreation opportunities throughout the city.
OGDEN — Officials from Ogden have released new details on an $8.3 million arts endeavor that will serve as the centerpiece of a developing creative district downtown and further transform a once decrepit section of 25th Street.
OGDEN — A new art gallery is coming to Ogden, part of the push to bolster arts offerings via the Nine Rails Creative District taking shape near the city center.
OGDEN — A project that will serve as the centerpiece of Ogden’s developing arts district and represent a 180-degree transformation of one of the city’s most seedy locales is gaining some serious momentum.
OGDEN — One of the most notorious sections of Ogden during the past decade is ready for a transformation.
OGDEN — Although, technically, the city’s monthly First Friday Art Stroll will continue to be virtual in August, some participating organizations are beginning to open back up following the pandemic shutdown.
OGDEN — Arts don’t have to come to a standstill just because of COVID-19.
OGDEN — Even the fiberglass horses are social distancing this year.
OGDEN — It’s ballet-meets-pandemic.
OGDEN — The city is looking for creative types to spruce up the place a bit.
OGDEN — Nominations are now being accepted for the Ogden City “Mayor’s Awards in the Arts” program.
OGDEN — Ogden City wants to give $100,000 to local artists.
OGDEN — Think of it as a farmers market that’s offering the bounty of local art.
OGDEN — A call-for-entries has been issued for the Eccles Art Center’s 46th annual Statewide Competition.
OGDEN — In light of the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Utah, the city’s monthly First Friday Art Stroll will again be celebrated virtually in July.
OGDEN — The rodeo, parade and other events associated with Ogden Pioneer Days may have been canceled, but the art show must go on.
Standard-Examiner staff
BRIGHAM CITY — Ready to start making history?
OGDEN — Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll will go on this week, in a fashion, despite ever expanding social distancing measures being implemented across the state.
OGDEN — At one point in all of this coronavirus madness, there was actually talk of the newspaper listing all arts and entertainment events that have been postponed or canceled.
OGDEN — Ordinarily, poets are known for the things they write or say.
SALT LAKE CITY — Ready to take a gamble with your entertainment dollar?
OGDEN — How often do you get a chance to shout out a hearty “Ole!” at a classical dance concert?
The Russians are coming.
As much new ground as Good Company Theatre has broken with its cutting-edge dramatic plays in the last seven years, there’s still much more to break.
OGDEN — An Ogden legend died Saturday.
For a dozen years, Imagine Ballet Theatre has offered local audiences plenty of “Nutcracker” action each December.
Try to imagine a holiday season without “The Nutcracker.” It can’t be done.
Three evenings of motion and music take place this week at Weber State University.
Traditional ballet? Forget everything you know about the classical art form.
Organizers of the upcoming Dia de los Muertos event at Ogden’s Union Station are billing it as a celebration of both life and death.
The Weber County Unfair rodeo takes place at the Golden Spike Arena in Ogden on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.
