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Screenshot from the official trailer for "Tig Notaro: Drawn." (Courtesy HBO)

Animated Stand-Up Comedy Special ‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’ is a Must-See

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor July 29, 2021

  Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro's latest stand-up special “Tig Notaro: Drawn” is something we’ve never seen before. Her latest work lands right at the intersection of adult...

Installation at UMFA's "Confluence" exhibit. (Courtesy Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

New UMFA Exhibit ‘Confluence’ Looks at Utah’s Relationship to Water

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 22, 2021

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts has created a new exhibit centered around water and our relationship to it. “Confluence” uses the experiences of several Utah organizations and Ute spiritual...

(Courtesy Lucy Peterson Watkins and Red Butte Gardens)

Red Butte Gardens’ Refreshing ‘Fiber Expressions’ Exhibit

By Luke Jackson June 28, 2021

  Red Butte Garden has been a Utah staple for 35 years — with over 20 acres of gardens and five miles of hiking trails, it is a phenomenal place to explore. Along with providing an escape to...

Image for RTX at Home July 8-17. (Courtesy Rooster Teeth LLC)

RTX at Home Entertains Audiences Virtually for a Second Year

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer June 17, 2021

  Touted as “the world’s greatest" animation, gaming and entertainment event, RTX returns for its 11th year, with a second digital alternative to its annual convention RTX at Home July 8-17. Conference...

Saya Woolfalk's "Encyclopedia of Cloud Divination" (Plates 1-3) at Kimball Art Center. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘When Evening Has Passed and Tomorrow Comes’ Exhibition Inspires and Reflects Utopia

By Luke Jackson June 15, 2021

  "Utopia" in and of itself is an interesting concept. First written by Sir Thomas More, the word is essentially a combination of the Greek words for “good place” and “no place.” A utopia...

A display at the UMOCA in Salt Lake City on June 9, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

UMOCA’s New Exhibitions Are an Abstract Artistic Revolution

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer June 10, 2021

  The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art celebrated the opening of three new exhibitions on Friday, June 4. The exhibitions were Jorge Rojas’ “Corn Mandala: Flower of Life,” Annelise Duque’s...

(Courtesy Grande Experiences)

Van Gogh Immersive Art Exhibit to Come to Salt Lake in the Fall

By India Bown, Arts Writer June 7, 2021

  A new 3D art exhibit coming to Salt Lake this fall displays Vincent van Gogh’s work in a totally new way. It's an elevated experience that is taking people deeper into the famous Dutch artist’s...

The Entrance to the Utah Pride Story Garden. (Photo by Paige Gardner | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pride in Review: The Story Garden

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor June 7, 2021

  This year’s Pride looked a little different from years past. In the place of what would normally be the Pride festival, the Utah Pride Center decided to switch gears and promote LGBTQ+ history...

Dreamscapes Rainbow wall. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dream With Your Eyes Open at New ‘Dreamscapes’ Location

By Luke Jackson May 31, 2021

  "Dreamscapes," a popular immersive art experience, reopened its doors in a bigger location this February. Still located in The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, this new location expands and...

A pride flag hangs from a house in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sept. 21, 2020. This design of the pride flag includes Black, Brown and trans pride. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Utah Pride Center Presents 2021 Pride Week Events

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor May 30, 2021

  Continuing with tradition after cancellations last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Salt Lake City will celebrate Pride Week beginning Tuesday, June 1. The week-long festivities will be unlike...