A Message from our President - 2010
Art Galleries are a place where the heart and mind are brought
together to generate relevant knowledge and spiritual understanding.
We hope you will leave with a more reflective mind, a capacity
for deeper inquiry and a heightened appreciation of others and
their ideas. In so doing we hope you will attend one of Salt Lake’s
most successful and longest running social events; the Gallery
Stroll, where month after month we observe a celebration of our
creative abundance. Proudly, the majority of work is produced
by Utah artists. This community building affair brings many in
Salt Lake together in support of the local culture. Our roots
are strong and the art that ensues is extraordinary.
While some find comfort in a crowd, it is the true art connoisseur
who frequents galleries between openings/strolls. For many, a
gallery visit serves as refuge from the quotidian, feeding the
soul and recharging the spirit. If you’ve picked this guide
up you already know; it‘s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
We encourage you to inquire about the artwork. We are anxious
to help you learn about the distinctive character of our region.
Your support for the arts has many positive effects for Utah
and our economy; it cultivates jobs, is important for tourism,
and is a great way for us to celebrate what is distinctively Utah.
The arts organizations that comprise the Salt Lake Gallery Association
promote the best fine art Salt Lake City has to offer. Considering
the diversity between the galleries, we encourage you to visit
them all.
Sincerely,
Meri DeCaria
Salt Lake Gallery Association President
A Message from our President - 2009
Sharing the thrill of art is the greatest joy for those in the
art business. This is a profession of deep passion and human insight.
Indulgence in the considerable quality of life gained by all when
a work resonates with the viewer, is the pièce de résistance.
The gallery finds a fit for the artists work. The patron receives
a lifetime of visual stimulation and the artist is provided validity
for his/her effort. Finding art that resonates is nothing short
of pure delight. The catch is, once you are caught up in art’s
allure it is nearly impossible to get enough and why would you
want to?
Utah is fortunate to boast a solid foundation of exceptional
artists. As a result a growing number of residents and tourists
take pleasure in sustaining their efforts. Strong support for
the arts has many positive effects for Utah and our economy; it
cultivates jobs, is important for tourism, and is a great way
for us to celebrate local culture. Artists simply make cities
more attractive to live in.
The original driving force of our visual art scene continues
to be the Salt Lake Gallery Association. Over twenty members each
embody a diversity of artwork. Proudly, the majority is produced
by local artists. Our common goal remains: the promotion of the
best visual art Salt Lake City has to offer.
We seek to remove intellectual, social and physical barriers
to the enjoyment and understanding of art; we strive to expand
our audience and enhance the value of their experiences. Consequently,
our most popular event is Gallery Stroll. On the third Friday
of each month our galleries stay open until 9 PM, providing an
extended opportunity for art enthusiasts to tour their exhibits.
As a nonprofit entity, the Gallery Stroll raises support to further
promote this lively event.
We are pleased that you have picked up this guide. We look forward
to sharing with you the creative exuberance of Salt Lake City.
Sincerely,
Meri DeCaria
Salt Lake Gallery Association President
A Message from our President - 2008
Salt Lake enjoys a creative exuberance that manifests itself
in high quality, diverse, and thought provoking art. The many
art galleries in our community provide the basis for a lively
art experience. Regardless of whether you are a collector or not,
there is much to be gleaned by pure association.
Founded in 1983, the Salt Lake Gallery Association began as
a small consortium of fine art galleries. Today we encompass over
twenty members and our common goal remains: the promotion of the
best art Salt Lake City has to offer. Through exhibitions, collections,
temporary projects and outreach programs, the SLGA offers enjoyment
and opportunities for culture, inspiration, inquiry and reflection.
The SLGA seeks to remove intellectual, social and physical barriers
to the enjoyment and understanding of art; we strive to broaden
our audience and improve the quality of their experiences. To
that end, our galleries stay open until 9 PM on the third Friday
of every month for the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, providing an
opportunity for art enthusiasts to tour their exhibits after hours.
The arts organizations presented in this brochure embody a diversity
of artwork. Proudly, the majority is produced by local artists.
We are pleased that you have picked up this guide. We look forward
to sharing with you the extraordinary art world of Salt Lake City.
Sincerely,
Meri DeCaria
Salt Lake Gallery Association President
A Message from our President - 2007
Founded in 1983, the Salt Lake Gallery Association
began as a small consortium of fine art galleries. Our common
goal remains; the promotion of the best fine art Salt Lake City
has to offer. Through exhibitions, collections, temporary projects
and outreach programs, the SLGA offers enjoyment and opportunities
for culture, inspiration, inquiry and reflection.
Art provides a mirror for the self. It can contribute to the
relating of individual, social and cultural histories and deepen
the understanding of a complex and rapidly changing world. Artists
and the organizations that show and support their work make a
significant, dynamic and imaginative contribution to economic
prosperity, to education, to furthering social equity and to encouraging
a creative workforce.
The SLGA seeks to remove intellectual, social and physical barriers
to the enjoyment and understanding of art; we aim to broaden our
audience and improve the quality of their experiences. To that
end, our most successful event to date is Gallery Stroll. On the
third Friday of each month our members stay open until 9 PM. We
are pleased to note that 2006 marks the declaration of Gallery
Stroll as a non-profit entity of its own. This will open doors
for further community involvement through this vibrant monthly
event.
The thirty arts organizations of the SLGA offer the art viewer
the opportunity to discover the vitality of the arts in Salt Lake
City. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you into the
extraordinary art world of Salt Lake City.
Sincerely,
Meri DeCaria
Salt Lake Gallery Association President
