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Gift of Art - People Choice Award
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The Peoples Choice Award winner for the 2018 Gift of Art Show was Ken Church for his painting "Navajo Home".
Cogratulations Ken.
Color of Winter Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is proud to present its Winter Art Show that will run through January 24th in the Red Cliff gallery. The theme of the show is “Color of Winter”.
The “Color of Winter” award winners are:
Best of Show – Galya Folkman for “Winter Soft Color” - Oil
First Place – Barry Gray for “The Forest” – Wood
Second Place – JoAnn Merrill for “Cold Stairs” - Photography
Third Place – Mel Scott for “Morning Outing” - Watercolor
Honorable Mentions:
Gayla Folkman for “Winter Blues” – Oil
Mark Garnett for “Frosted Poplars” – Pastel
Alice Hiatt for “Winter Snow” – Oil
Illene Bandriga for “Snowy Gateway” – Photography
Bruce Bullard for “Kinesava” – Photography
John Mangels for “Winter’s Night” - Acrylic
The judges were Morgan Clements and De Leon Slade from the Art Department of Dixie State University.
The show features 131 works of art from 44 Southern Utah Artists. The show consists of contemporary art from all mediums including all forms of painting and mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture and other. All the art is for sale.
The show is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
The show will also be open during the Arts to Zion Studio Tour, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, January 17th, 18th, 19th and 21st. Selected artists will be working in the gallery and will have additional works for sale.
The Red Cliff Gallery is located in the St. George City Commons Building, 220 N 200E, in St. George.
The Gift of Art Show Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is proud to present its Holiday Art Show that will run from November 2nd to December 19th in the Red Cliff Gallery. The show theme is “The Gift of Art”.
The “Gift of Art” award winners are:
Best of Show - Ken Church for “A Boulder Angles Landing in Zion” – Acrylic
First Place – Gayla Folkman for “Over the River” – Watercolor
Second Place – Lynette Laughton for “Storm-A-Coming” – Acrylic
Third Place – Sue Kroll for “Curious Lemur” – Scratchboard
Honorable Mentions:
Chris Kyser for “Serenity” Photography
Julie Sameulson for “Flowing” – Acrylic
Gayla Prince Wallace for “Homestead” – Oil
Gary Alba for “Geranium – Harmony CA- Photography
Maurine Harris for “Quiet Afternoon” – Oil
Rick Martinez for “Day of the Dead” - Acrylic
The show was judged by Sandra Feldman, Debbie Bice and carol Pederson.
The show features 150 works of art from 36 Southern Utah Artists. The show features contemporary art from all mediums including all forms of painting and mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture and other. This show is a miniature show with all 2D art being 12x12 inches or smaller including the frame and all 3D art being 12x12x12 or smaller. All the art is for sale.
Every home has room for a small piece of art. The miniature art in this show are high quality, original pieces that are reasonably priced for every budget. These pieces make a perfect, unique gift for the holiday season.
The show also includes the DSU Art Department’s “Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Showcase”. This exhibition features the art of BFA students: Jody Gerber, Christina Christensen and Annie Bird. The students have 38 oil paintings on exhibit. T
he show is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. There will be an artist reception on Thursday, November 8th from 7 to 9 PM honoring the DSU students. The public is also invited to meet and support the senior DSU artists. T
The Red Cliff Gallery is located in the St. George City Commons Building, 220 N 200E, in St. George.
"Color Explosion" Show Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is proud to present its Fall Art Show that will through through October 25th in the Red Cliff Gallery. The show theme is “Color Explosion”.
The show features 165 works of art from 54 Southern Utah Artists. The show features contemporary art from all mediums including all forms of painting and mixed media, photography, pottery, sculpture and other. The art is a blend of whimsical / fantastical pieces to landscape / still life / pure abstract paintings, and a variety of 3 dimensional pieces. The show is a blend of small and large pieces that will meet any taste or budget. All the art is for sale.
The award winners are:
Best of Show: Ken Church for ‘Snake in Flowers” – Acrylic
First Place: Shirley Smith from “Blast” – Photography
Second Place: Emily Martinez for “Colorful Mind” – Ceramic
Third Place: Eddi Malloy for “Canyon Wall” – Acrylic
Honorable Mentions:
Victoria Denning for “Tied at the Hip” – Acrylic
Deann Rex-Free for “Lavender Field” – Acrylic
Glen Martin for “Burst of Color” – Photography
Gayla Folkman from “Fall’s Exuberant Color” – Watercolor
John Mangels for “Color Explosion” – Acrylic
Kirk Mangus for “Mudslinger” – Wood
The judge for the show was Carmen Gentry, owner of the business Gentry Music and Art in St. George.
The winner of the peoples choice award for the "Only Abstraction" show was Brandi Mostowy for her painting "Vejle".
The show is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
"Only Abstraction" Winners Announced
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The SUAG’s Summer Show – “Only Abstraction” is now open in the Red Cliff Gallery.
The term “Abstract Art in St. George” was always thought to be an oxymoron. Abstract artists generally felt that they “need not apply” when considering to enter local art shows. Well not any more! Forty-six adventurous Southern Utah artists left their comfort zone and “came out from behind the red rocks” to participate in the SUAG’s second annual “Only Abstraction” show in the Red Cliff gallery.
The winning art from the “Only Abstraction 2018” show are:
Best of Show – Gayla Prince Wallace for “Awakening” – Acrylic
First Place – Julie Samuelson for “Abstract II” – Acrylic
Second Place – Darlene Stoddard for “Brushes” – Gouache, Fabric & Beads
Third Place – JoAnn Merrill for “The Bell” – Photography
Honorable Mentions:
Christina Kockler Harang for “Illumination” – Oil
Siena Church for “Angel” – Acrylic
Heidi Culley for “Alluring City Lights” – Acrylic
Preben Jensen for “Eye of the Soul” – Stone
Mike Fletcher for “Lifting the Veil” – Acrylic
Paige Martin for “Matter Unorganized” – Mixed Media
The judge for the show was Alicia Lockwood who is on the staff of the St. George Art Museum and is an independent graphic designer.
This exciting and unique show features 176 pieces of abstract art including very small to very large 2D and 3D works from all genres and media. All the art is for sale.
The show runs through August 30th and is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Red Cliff Gallery is located in the City Commons Building, 220 N 200 E in St. George.
SUAG Store is Now Open
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The SUAG now has an on line store - www.suagstore.com.
You can use this store to pay for your SUAG memberships and to sign up and pay for any workshops. You may also use the store to pay for your Arrowhead Gallery fees and to pay for your Red Clif show entry fees.
We anticipate more features will be added to the store in the future.
Please let us know what you think of this new feature.
"Every Piece Has a Story" Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is pleased to announce the winners of its show, “Every Piece Has a Story”.
Best of Show – Gayla Prince Wallace for “Dream Weaver” - Oil
First Place – Brandi Mostowy for “The Recorder” - Oil
Second Place – Jenna Mae Lineweaver for “Refiners Fire” - Oil
Third Place – Mary Andrus for “Nipper” - Acrylic
Honorable Mentions:
Gayla Folkman for “Intriguing Tower” – Oil
Geroge Kehew for “School Bells” – Acrylic
Barbara Blackford for “A Gift from the Sky” – Oil
Kirk Mangus for “Teamwork” – Wood
Sandra Sandberg for “Twisted Woods” – Metal
John Mangels for “Celebration” - Acrylic
The Peoples Choice Award for the “Spring Fling ” show was awarded to Maria Jeffs for “Snow Canyon Indigo Spring”.
The judge for the “Every Piece Has a Story” show was Sandra Feldman.
The show features 68 pieces of art of all media, 2D and 3D, from 31 artists. All pieces are for sale.
The “Every Piece Has a Story” show runs through June 7th in the Red Cliff Gallery (located in the City Commons Building, 220 E 200 N, St George). The show is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, except Holidays.
"Spring Fling" Show Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is pleased to announce the winners of its show, “Spring Fling”.
Best of Show –Dave Hammaker for “The Misty Li” - Photography
First Place – Ken Church for ”Old Gray Mare” - Acrylic
Second Place – Eddi Malloy for “Flowers from the Garden” – Mixed Media
Third Place – George Kehew for ”Spring Portal from Cold Gray Winter” - Acrylic
Honorable Mentions:
Carole Foster for “Wisdom of the Bones” - Acrylic
Maria Jeffs for “Snow Canyon Indigo Spring” – Photography
Cheryl Sachse for “Burst of Spring” – Acrylic
Rod Chlysta for ”Lazuli Bunting” – Photography
Maureen Harris for ”Cash Valley Spring” – Oil
Mel Scott for “Magnolia” – Watercolor
The Peoples Choice Award for the “Winter Blues” show was awarded to Jena Lineweaver for “Dreaming in Blue”.
The judges for “Spring Fling” show were JoAnn and Allan Merrill. T
he show features 142 pieces of art of all media, 2D and 3D, from 55 artists. All pieces are for sale.
The show also features 28 paintings from 24 artists who are in the Memory Matters Utah program. Memory Matters Utah, formerly the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society Utah, is a non-prophet organization, serving individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The exhibited art is a part of the “Fun Art” activity. Research has shown that Alzheimer’s disease does not affect the creative brain cells in an individual. If a patient can do anything creative they feel more successful, and consequently they are happier, more relaxed and satisfied with themselves.
The “Spring Fling” show runs through March 31st in the Red Cliff Gallery (located in the City Commons Building, 220 E 200 N, St George). The show is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, except Holidays.
"Winter Blues" Show Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild’s Winter Art Show, “Winter Blues”, will continue through February 8th in the Red Cliff Gallery.
This show illustrates how 31 artists interrupt the theme of winter using a variety of mediums and styles from realistic and impressionistic photography to impressionistic oils and watercolors to abstract acrylics, glass and mixed media pieces. The result is 79 unique, original pieces echoing the same theme – “Winter Blues”. All of the art is for sale.
The show winners were announced at an artist reception on January 8th:
Best of Show – Brandi Mostowy for “Misty Morning Sunrise” – Oil
First Place - Nancy Lamb for “Frozen Tricycle” - Watercolor
Second Place – Gayla Folkman for “Warm Light Softens” - Oil
Third Place – Robin Mueller for “Full Steam Ahead” - Photography
Honorable Mentions:
Ray Pittman for “Another Cold Night” – Oil
Rebekah Tucker for “Winter Frost” – Acrylic
Barbara Bengston for “Burgeoning” and “Diamond Back” both Mixed Media
Mel Scott for “Zion Snow” – Watercolor
Mari Wittek for “Off Season” – Watercolor
The judge for the show was Shirley Smith; head of the Color Country Camera Club.
The “Winter Blues” Show runs through February 8th in the Red Cliff Gallery (located in the St, George City Commons Building, 220 N 200 E, St George). The show is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM (except holidays). T
Gift of Art Show Winners Announced
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The Southern Utah Art Guild is pleased to announce the winners of its show, “The Gift of Art”.
Best of Show: Duke Brietenbach for "Bryce White Knob" - Photography
1st Place: Gayla Folkman for "Burst of Color 1" - Oil
2nd Place: George Kehew for "Bees Four" - Acrylic
3rd Place: Annie Barber for "Purple Flowers" - Watercolor
Honorable Mention:
Alan Curtis for "Nebula" - Acrylic
Deann Rex for "Indian Dancer" - Watercolor
Cheryl Sachse for "Dancing Squid" - Acrylic
Mel Scott for "Pink Daisy" – Alcohol Ink
Ralph Edwin Malloy for "Kayenta" – Mixed Media
Holly Varszegi, for "The Gift" - Collage
The Peoples Choice Award for the “Fall Splendor” show was awarded to LaJoy Gustaveson for “Venice Flower Garden”.
The judge for “The Gift of Art” show was Sandra Feldman.
The show features 145 pieces of art of all media, 2D and 3D, from 30 artists. All pieces are for sale.
“The Gift of Art” show runs through December 20th in the Red Cliff Gallery (located in the City Commons Building, 220 E 200 N, St George). The show is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, except Holidays.
Cingratulations to the winners and to all who participated for a great show.