NEWS: Utah Visual Arts Newsletter

Utah Visual Arts Newsletter Like us on Facebook for the latest updates on exhibitions, artist opportunities, and more! CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Mélange Alice Gallery APR 5 - JUN 14, 2013 Nancy Hawkes, Groceries, Textile, ca. 1980s Mélange presents a snapshot of work from the State of Utah Fine Art Collection. It explores the curious, the legendary, the unknown, and the stories behind an eclectic variety of works. When brought together, the range of paintings, prints, sculptures, and mixed media works, and their wide focus of subject — goblins, political figures, artistic strife, the everyday, metaphorical monsters, and curious reproductions — expose the varied and thorough assortment of works included in the 114 years of the Fine Art Collection’s history. Lenzi, Reynolds, Tachinni Rio Gallery MAR 15 - APR 26, 2013 Pictured-Eugene Tachinni, In One's Armor Watch the time lapse installation of In One's Armor. For more exhibitions click here.  DESIGN ARTS 2013 Applications due April 26, 2013 Click here for application DesignArts ’13 is an annual juried exhibition highlighting the work of designers currently living in Utah. The juror Monica Ponce de Leon is presently the Dean and Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning of University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Ms. Ponce de Leon has served on the selection panel for the National Design Awards of the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Design Museum and as a panelist for the US entry for the Venice Biennale. The designer selected as the Juror’s Award Winner will receive $3,000. TRAVELING EXHIBITIONSRegistration begins May 1, 2013 Save the date! This program provides access to an array of visual arts, nurtures the understanding of diverse art forms and cultures, promotes creativity and encourages cultural activities in local communities. Our exhibits are available to schools, colleges, museums, libraries and cultural centers throughout the entire State. More... From Untitled, Jules Verne by Paul Adams SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Scholarships are now available to educators and students thanks to the generous support of Beverley Taylor Sorenson and art works for kids! To apply, educators contact Jirwin@utah.gov and students contact kdarrington@utah.gov Click here to register for MWAC. RECENT ACQUISITIONS Gold Charm Bracelet, by American artist Jann Haworth was recently selected by the acquisitions committee for purchase into the State Fine Art Collection. The piece is a narrative auto-biographical work covering the time between the artist's mother's marriage and pregnancy (with the artist) to the birth of Ms. Haworth's first child. Each charm references a specific life event. Haworth was born in 1942 and raised in Hollywood, CA. Her works appear in the collections of the Tate, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Walker Art Center, among many others.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION This Frank Nackos sculpture is called Rebirth and the Utah Fine Art Collection acquired it from the 1979 Utah Statewide Annual exhibition. The sculpture consists of geometric aluminum shapes layered on top of one another to create a bisected, circular fan. The sculpture is painted orange on one side, and yellow on the other. As we head into the full swing of Spring, this bright sculpture is reminiscent of  the "rebirth" of the season. Browse the Utah State Fine Art Collection CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Utah Department of Heritage and Arts is searching for a Director to oversee the Division of Arts and Museums. This position closes on April 8, 2013.  Click here to apply. ARTOPS For regularly updated local, national and international artist opportunities visit ArtOps. For a complete list of Utah Arts & Museums staff click here. *If you wish to unsubscribe from this newsletter please reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.