Since my blog is centered on art I will include excursions to art museums along the Wasatch front and also Park City Utah.
The Springville Art Museum located in Springville Utah about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City is a gem for artists and those wanting to enjoy really fine art. (http://sma.nebo.edu/)
The Springville Art museum is a not to miss designation. While the art museum boasts some incredible works of art from Russia and other European art and artists I really like to think of the art museum as the museum for both established and emerging Utah art and artists.
It is difficult and sometimes nearly impossible for artists to have their work shown in a museum. This is not the case with the Springville museum. The regularly planned exhibits welcome Utah artists and their work.
I applaud the organization for its Spring Salon a once yearly exhibit amongst other shows featuring Utah artists. It is an opportunity for emerging artists to have a chance at recognition.
More than a museum the center is a hub for art activities for individuals of all ages.
One of their initiative is a state wide art partnership, SWAP, The Mission of SWAP, the State Wide Art Partnership is to help establish Visual Art Education as a regular part of the general curriculum in the Utah Schools. Through the various programs of the partnership, teachers can learn to understand and appreciate art in ways that may result in a lifelong commitment to art as a part of their lives.
http://sma.nebo.edu/education/swap/
There are many more community educational art opportunities. Check out their website at http://sma.nebo.edu/intermediary_nav/education_programs.html
The Springville Art Museum is a location I will be frequenting often. Check out my photos and sketches of the grounds and the new outdoor sculpture garden.
