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Apr 01, 2009
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COLORADO
Juicy Everyday Objects
DENVER * New paintings by Nancy Switzer are on view at Gallery 1261 this month. Switzer is known for her use of thick, juicy paint as well as for focusing her creative eye on simple, everyday objects such as bowls, paper bags, spoons, tin cans, and even fish. The provocative and painterly images are presented through April 25. For more information: 303.571.1261 or www.galleryl261.com.
Local Talent
Governor's Show attracts top artists
LOVELAND * More than 50 of Colorado's finest painters and sculptors gather for the annual Governor's Invitational Art Show & Sale at the Loveland Museum this month. Featured artists include Anita Mosher, Rosetta, Dan Schultz, Sallie K. Smith, Michelle Torrez, Kim Mackey, Gerald Balciar, Mark Thompson, and Kim English. A gala reception takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 11 with most artists in attendance. Tickets to the gala cost $55 and include a color catalog. From April 12 to May 17 the show is free and open to the public. For more information: 970.663.0919 or www.governorsartshow.org.
WYOMING
Mammals & More
JACKSON HOLE * This month the National Museum of Wildlife Art features an intriguing exhibition of paintings and sculptures that depict wildlife in all four seasons. A Change of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter takes its cue from T.D. Kelsey's bronze sculpture A CHANGE OF SEASON, which greets visitors when they arrive at the museum. The piece portrays two bison shedding heavy coats as winter turns to spring. The exhibit, which runs through April 26, includes portrayals of everything from bears fattening up for hibernation to elk in velvet. For more information: 800.313.9553 or www.wildlifeart.org.
IN THE NEWS
Meyer Gallery in Park City, UT, has opened a second location in Salt Lake City. The new gallery is located in the city's central business district and features works by emerging and established artists. Jeff Pugh, Seth Winegar, Chris Reilly, and Cary Henrie are among the artists represented. Owner Susan Meyer says she chooses to embrace the current economic downturn as a positive. "Some of the nation's best artwork was created during hardship, such as during the 1930s," Meyer says. For more information: 801.363.0993 or www.meyergallery.com.
mark your calendar
COLORADO
BOULDER * Landscapes. A solo show of colorful, dynamic landscapes by Sergey Cherep hangs at Smith Klein Gallery (303.444.7200, www.smithklein.com) beginning April 19.
BRECKENRIDGE * New Work. Hibberd McGrath Gallery (970.453.6391, www.hibberd mcgrath.com) features new work by Carol Shinn in a solo show continuing through April 12.
COLORADO SPRINGS * Mikel Glass. An exhibition of works by Glass is on view until April 19 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (719.634.5581, www.csfineartscenter.org).
DENVER * Dave Phelps. A solo show of contemporary art by Phelps is on view at Sandra Phillips Gallery (303.573.5969, www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com) until April 11.
ENGLEWOOD * The Object Project. The Object Project, an exhibition of works by contemporary realist artists, travels to the Museum of Outdoor Art (303.806.0444, www.moaonline.org), the last stop on its two-year tour. The exhibition includes works by Scott Fraser, Robert C. Jackson, Pamela Sienna, and Will Wilson, and is on display at the museum until May 23.
IDAHO
BOISE * Ansel Adams. An exhibition of Adams' early works is on display through May 24 at the Boise Art Museum (208.345.8330, www.boiseartmuseum.org).
KETCHUM * New Paintings. Gilman Contemporary (208.726.7585, www.gilmancontemporary.com) showcases new work by Isabel Bigelow and Alex Couwenberg through April 15.
Theodore Wadded. Gail Severn Gallery (208.726.5079, www.gailseverngallery.com) celebrates Waddell's 50th year of painting with a solo show of his work through April 17.
Three Artists' Exhibition. Works by Louisa McElwain, John Horejs, and Bart Walker hang at Kneeland Gallery (208.726.5512, www.kneelandgallery.com) until April 15.
MONTANA
BILLINGS * Swedish Ceramics. An exhibition of contemporary Swedish ceramics is on display at the Yellowstone Art Museum (406. 256.6804, www.yellowstone.artmuseum.org) through May 3.
UTAH
PARK CITY * A Conscious Balance. New works by Brad Stroman and Lisa Lamoreaux are on view at Gallery Mar (435.649.3001, www.gallerymar.com) through April 13.
Two Women. New contemporary work by Heather Barron and Kim Brown hangs at Coda Gallery (435.655.3803, www.codagallery.com) this month.
PROVO * Drawings. Terra Nova Gallery (801.374.0016, www.terranovagallery.com) mounts a solo show of drawings by Brian Kershisnik through April 24.
SALT LAKE CITY * Art Now. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (801.581.7332, www.umfa.utah.edu) showcases recent work by the faculty of the University of Utah art department in an exhibition titled Art Now, on view until May 11.
Gary Viasic. A solo show of Vlasic's work is on view until April 10 at Phillips Gallery (801.364.8284, www.phillips-gallery.com).
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COLORADO
Juicy Everyday Objects
DENVER * New paintings by Nancy Switzer are on view at Gallery 1261 this month. Switzer is known for her use of thick, juicy paint as well as for focusing her creative eye on simple, everyday objects such as bowls, paper bags, spoons, tin cans, and even fish. The provocative and painterly images are presented through April 25. For more information: 303.571.1261 or www.galleryl261.com.
Local Talent
Governor's Show attracts top artists
LOVELAND * More than 50 of Colorado's finest painters and sculptors gather for the annual Governor's Invitational Art Show & Sale at the Loveland Museum this month. Featured artists include Anita Mosher, Rosetta, Dan Schultz, Sallie K. Smith, Michelle Torrez, Kim Mackey, Gerald Balciar, Mark Thompson, and Kim English. A gala reception takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 11 with most artists in attendance. Tickets to the gala cost $55 and include a color catalog. From April 12 to May 17 the show is free and open to the public. For more information: 970.663.0919 or www.governorsartshow.org.
WYOMING
Mammals & More
JACKSON HOLE * This month the National Museum of Wildlife Art features an intriguing exhibition of paintings and sculptures that depict wildlife in all four seasons. A Change of Seasons: Wildlife in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter takes its cue from T.D. Kelsey's bronze sculpture A CHANGE OF SEASON, which greets visitors when they arrive at the museum. The piece portrays two bison shedding heavy coats as winter turns to spring. The exhibit, which runs through April 26, includes portrayals of everything from bears fattening up for hibernation to elk in velvet. For more information: 800.313.9553 or www.wildlifeart.org.
IN THE NEWS
Meyer Gallery in Park City, UT, has opened a second location in Salt Lake City. The new gallery is located in the city's central business district and features works by emerging and established artists. Jeff Pugh, Seth Winegar, Chris Reilly, and Cary Henrie are among the artists represented. Owner Susan Meyer says she chooses to embrace the current economic downturn as a positive. "Some of the nation's best artwork was created during hardship, such as during the 1930s," Meyer says. For more information: 801.363.0993 or www.meyergallery.com.
mark your calendar
COLORADO
BOULDER * Landscapes. A solo show of colorful, dynamic landscapes by Sergey Cherep hangs at Smith Klein Gallery (303.444.7200, www.smithklein.com) beginning April 19.
BRECKENRIDGE * New Work. Hibberd McGrath Gallery (970.453.6391, www.hibberd mcgrath.com) features new work by Carol Shinn in a solo show continuing through April 12.
COLORADO SPRINGS * Mikel Glass. An exhibition of works by Glass is on view until April 19 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (719.634.5581, www.csfineartscenter.org).
DENVER * Dave Phelps. A solo show of contemporary art by Phelps is on view at Sandra Phillips Gallery (303.573.5969, www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com) until April 11.
ENGLEWOOD * The Object Project. The Object Project, an exhibition of works by contemporary realist artists, travels to the Museum of Outdoor Art (303.806.0444, www.moaonline.org), the last stop on its two-year tour. The exhibition includes works by Scott Fraser, Robert C. Jackson, Pamela Sienna, and Will Wilson, and is on display at the museum until May 23.
IDAHO
BOISE * Ansel Adams. An exhibition of Adams' early works is on display through May 24 at the Boise Art Museum (208.345.8330, www.boiseartmuseum.org).
KETCHUM * New Paintings. Gilman Contemporary (208.726.7585, www.gilmancontemporary.com) showcases new work by Isabel Bigelow and Alex Couwenberg through April 15.
Theodore Wadded. Gail Severn Gallery (208.726.5079, www.gailseverngallery.com) celebrates Waddell's 50th year of painting with a solo show of his work through April 17.
Three Artists' Exhibition. Works by Louisa McElwain, John Horejs, and Bart Walker hang at Kneeland Gallery (208.726.5512, www.kneelandgallery.com) until April 15.
MONTANA
BILLINGS * Swedish Ceramics. An exhibition of contemporary Swedish ceramics is on display at the Yellowstone Art Museum (406. 256.6804, www.yellowstone.artmuseum.org) through May 3.
UTAH
PARK CITY * A Conscious Balance. New works by Brad Stroman and Lisa Lamoreaux are on view at Gallery Mar (435.649.3001, www.gallerymar.com) through April 13.
Two Women. New contemporary work by Heather Barron and Kim Brown hangs at Coda Gallery (435.655.3803, www.codagallery.com) this month.
PROVO * Drawings. Terra Nova Gallery (801.374.0016, www.terranovagallery.com) mounts a solo show of drawings by Brian Kershisnik through April 24.
SALT LAKE CITY * Art Now. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts (801.581.7332, www.umfa.utah.edu) showcases recent work by the faculty of the University of Utah art department in an exhibition titled Art Now, on view until May 11.
Gary Viasic. A solo show of Vlasic's work is on view until April 10 at Phillips Gallery (801.364.8284, www.phillips-gallery.com).
COPYRIGHT: Copyright Active Interest Media Apr 2009. Provided by Proquest- CSA, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Only fair use as provided by the United States copyright law is permitted.
PROQUEST-CSA, LLC- MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE LICENSED MATERIALS OR ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
