Robert N. and Peggy Sears Art Gallery
2008-2009 Season
Regular Hours: M-F 9AM to 5PM, Saturdays by appointment only
September 5 – November 4
Brian Hoover and Susan Harris
Mythical Objects: "Detached Realities"
Reception: Sept. 5, 7-9 PM
Two of Utah's finest artists, Brian Hoover and Susan Harris, enjoy both art and teaching careers. Brian's oil paintings portray the finest skills with many levels of meaning. Susan's ceramics center on fine craftsmanship and detail. She is recognized as one of the top ceramicists in the country.
November 12 – January 16
Art for Animals
Reception: Nov 14, 7-9 PM, Art Talk by Cyrus Mejia
The 575 Project by Cyrus Mejia is the main element of this exhibit. Mejia's work has been shown in America's largest cities. It calls attention to the sad fact that 5 million pets are put to death each year in U.S. shelters as 575 dogs and cats are killed every hour. Several other invited artists will also be featured on gallery walls. These works all follow a theme depicting dogs nad cats as intelligent, sensitive, and aware beings. The juxtaposition of these works with The 575 Project highlights the tragedy of using euthanasia as a solution to the problem of pet overpopulation.
February 13 - March 22
DSC Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale
Opens to the Public Feb. 14
Dinner Gala and Pre-sale Feb. 13, 6 PM
Artist Symposium Feb. 13, 3 PM
Special Hours: M-F - 9 AM to 5 PM; Sat. - 10 AM to 5 PM; Sun. - 2 to 6 PM
The 22nd Annual Robert N. and Peggy Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale, opens every year on Presidents weekend in February. The show boasts a variety of representational art including landscape, portrait, western, and impressionistic pieces. Each year new artists are invited to submit images of their artwork for consideration of an invitation to participate. Upon acceptance to the show, each artist is invited to submit two original, recent pieces of artwork. The show and sale has a huge history of success. Many emerging artists find their way to the top as art collectors and investors discover their talents. Recognized artists continue to participate as patrons vie for their artwork each year.
April 6 – April 30
Dixie State College Art Department Showcase
Reception: April 10, 7-9 PM
The Art Department of Dixie State College holds its annual exhibit to showcase the year’s work of the finest students as well as the work of alumni and faculty. The art students experience the benefits of learning to present themselves and their artwork in a professional manner and to improve their portfolios. It also provides DSC art professors and alumni an opportunity to show-off the work they have accomplished throughout the year. The highlight of this year's show will be award-winning Professor Blen Blakley's work of photography and pottery.
May 29 – August 29
Life at Guantanamo Bay
Reception: May 29, 7-9 PM
Heather Schwartz, an artist, mother and school teacher lives at Guantanamo Bay with her husband. Her art protrays everyday life in a community rich in family-oriented activities and culture, with an island atmosphere. Photography and a beach glass jewler from the same island will complement the exhibit.
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