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



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