'Speed' exhibit puts famous racing cars on display

Becky Wright Thursday, May 31, 2012 Chet Herbert's "Beast III" is one of the jewels in a new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts."It looks like a ruby on display -- a big aerodynamic ruby," said guest curator Ken Gross.Beast III... more

Artist Ed Napia puts a bit of himself into every creation

Becky Wright Thursday, May 31, 2012 There's a story behind almost every piece of art by Eruera "Ed" Napia."My work is kind of autobiographical. It reflects the styles I grew up with as a child, coming from a Maori background," he said... more

Seminars, films, more complement 'Speed' exhibit

Becky Wright Thursday, May 31, 2012 A variety of programming has been planned to add to the experience of "Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile" at the Utah Museum of Fine ArtsIn the gallery* "Speed Audio Stops," stories about... more

19 four-wheeled works of art go on display

Becky Wright Thursday, May 31, 2012 On display in "Speed: The Art of the Performance Automobile":* 1957 Jaguar XK-SS Roadster, collection of Margie and Robert E. Petersen, Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles. The "Green Rat" was... more

Kelly Thurgood's wildlife art displayed on Antelope Island

Becky Wright Wednesday, May 30, 2012 ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK — The Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center exhibits art by Kelly J. Thurgood, of American Fork, June 1 through July 31.Thurgood is showing photos of wildlife, as well... more

‘Art & Flow’ project dedicated Thursday

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 OGDEN — The public is invited to “Art & Flow,” the dedication of Ogden’s newest piece of public art. The dedication, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, is also a celebration of the Ogden... more

Deweyville couple's artwork among highlights of Ogden art stroll

Becky Wright Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Beautifully painted and polished cars combine with paintings of rusty trucks and tractors for June's First Friday Art Stroll.The First Friday Art Stroll starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 1, in downtown... more

Weber libraries hosting dueling Reed Loveland exhibits

Becky Wright Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Reed Loveland has managed to be in two places at the same time — at least his art has.Exhibits of his work are on display at the Pleasant Valley branch of the Weber County Library, at 5568 S. Adams... more

Chalk artists create magic at festival

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 BOUNTIFUL — Sidewalk chalk isn’t just for kids — professional and amateur artists can create magic with it.Bountiful’s annual Chalk Art Festival begins Wednesday, May 16, and continues 8 a.m. to dusk... more

Junk recycled into art for Eccles competition

Friday, May 11, 2012 OGDEN — Don’t throw out your excess junk too fast — you may be inspired to recycle it into a piece of art.The Eccles Community Art Center is hosting a Recycled Art & Sidewalk Chalk Art... more