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Visual Art

All photos are exhibits on display at the PaperWest Exhibition. Captured on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. (Photo by Jermy Thomas | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Eclectic Meaning of Paper: PaperWest at the Alvin Gittins Gallery

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer October 21, 2019

PaperWest, a regional juried exhibition currently being held at the Alvin Gittins Gallery at the University of Utah, is a touching celebration of paper. Curated from submissions of several artists from...

(Courtesy of Jaqueline Tristan)

New Graphic Design Competition Coming to Salt Lake City

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor October 3, 2019

Creative agency ThoughtLab, has partnered with Salt Lake Design Week to bring designers the first Salt Lake City Graphic Design Olympics competition. ThoughtLab pitched the idea to SL Design Week to increase...

Butterfly Installation at Thanksgiving Point | Photo by Palak Jayswal

Follow the Butterflies Down to Thanksgiving Point

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor September 29, 2019

  Thanksgiving Point is widely known for kicking off Spring in Utah with its annual Tulip Festival, an extravagant floral onslaught of thousands of flowers imported from Holland. The nonprofit...

A featured piece, Untitled 1227 by Andrew Patteson, in the collection. (Photo by Abigail Bowé | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘DE | MARCATION’ Reframes Utah Through Photography

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer September 28, 2019

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Red Butte Press and Granary Arts, celebrated the publication of "DE | MARCATION," a survey of images from some of Utah's cutting edge photographers. To...

(Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cosmetic Composition and Skincare Safety

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor September 19, 2019

  Every day, millions of individuals cake, bake and make up their faces to perfection with various cosmetic products. The personal decision to wear makeup can help people feel more confident,...

The artists and organizers of Art Against Doom gather together at Copper Palate Press to get ready for their Sept. 20 show. (Photo by Matt Gubler)

Art Against Doom: Creative Activism in the Face of Climate Change

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer September 18, 2019

  If you've ever taken a course in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons, perhaps you've seen a large installation — up on the second floor — of a quote from pop artist Andy Warhol printed along...

Waste Not, Want Art? The Clever Octopus Provides Sustainable Art Materials for All

Waste Not, Want Art? The Clever Octopus Provides Sustainable Art Materials for All

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor September 12, 2019

  In Murray, between a bicycle shop and a post office, resides a quirky little arts and crafts shop. A single step inside the shop transports visitors to an almost hoarder-like environment. Yet,...

Knitting Landscapes: Virginia Catherall Captures Utah Landscape in a Brand New Way

Knitting Landscapes: Virginia Catherall Captures Utah Landscape in a Brand New Way

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer September 11, 2019

  Surrounding the University of Utah, we have gorgeous mountains, pleasant hikes and the great outdoors. We take pictures of the Salt Flats or the Uinta mountains as we try to fully capture their...

Save Time and Money While Visiting More Arts Events through the Utah Cultural Alliance

Save Time and Money While Visiting More Arts Events through the Utah Cultural Alliance

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer September 10, 2019

  Most of the college students I know love the arts across a broad range of outlets and interests, ranging from professional interests to hobbies. Among them are vinyl collectors, photographers,...

According to renown projectionist Craig Winslows artist statement to his piece, We are an aggregate of the words we all say. (Courtesy of Love Letters)

Salt Lake’s ‘Love Letters’ to the Aesthetics of Print and Typography

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer September 3, 2019

  If an art exhibit dedicated to fonts and letters sounds a little odd, rest assured that it is, but in the most whimsical way imaginable. "Love Letters," a temporary museum being held at the Gateway,...