THE ABSTRACT IMPULSE

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September 15 – November 10, 2023

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OPENING RECEPTION: September 15, 7  – 8:30 pm

In the Eccles Grand Foyer: Abstract art from UT art professor, Dennis Martinez

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This exhibition, drawn from the permanent collection as well as top regional artists, explores abstraction in art. The abstract impulse in the visual arts is as old as time and can be seen in ancient petroglyphs, Native American textiles, stained glass, and Modern Art. Some abstract artists depart slightly from realistic representation; others leave the real world far behind.

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THE MIGHTY FIVE: ZION NATIONAL PARK

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December 1, 2023 – January 12, 2024 (CLOSED during UT holidays)

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OPENING RECEPTION: December 1, 7  – 8:30 pm

In the Eccles Grand Foyer: TBD

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Located just 40 miles from St. George, Zion National Park is a stunning spectacle that draws over 4 million visitors annually. Since it was designated as a national park in 1919, Zion has also drawn the attention of countless artists. In this unique exhibition, you will see Zion through artist’s eyes. This incredible homage to Utah’s first national park features works of art collected by the Sears Art Museum as well as select contemporary works from regional artists.

 

37th ANNUAL SEARS INVITATIONAL ART SHOW AND SALE

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February 17 – March 31, 2024 

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SPECIAL HOURS: Mon – Sat 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

GALA OPENING RECEPTION & PRESALE: Friday, February 16, 6:30 pm

In the Eccles Grand Foyer: Selections from the Bob and Peggy Sears art collection

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This year Utah Tech celebrates the 37th Annual Robert N. and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show and Sale. This special exhibit boasts a wide variety of art including landscape, portrait, western, abstract, and impressionistic pieces. Collectors and investors vie for their artwork each year. The show and sale have an impressive history of success. This is the Sears only fundraiser. This is the one show not to miss!

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UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY ART DEPARTMENT SHOWCASE

 

April 19 – May 3, 2024

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ARTIST RECEPTION:  April 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

In the Eccles Grand Foyer: Featured Art Department Faculty Member

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Presented by the UT Art department, this annual exhibit showcases the year’s finest student works. Student artists benefit from present themselves and their art in a professional manner Always a fan favorite!

 

 

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ERIN HANSON: LANDSCAPES OF THE WEST

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June 14 – August 23, 2024

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ARTIST RECEPTION: June 14, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

In the Eccles Grand Foyer: TBD

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Erin Hanson works in bold colors, thickly applied paint, and expressive brushwork, capturing the drama and beauty of the American West. Originally inspired by rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon, Erin Hanson has been painting the desert landscapes of southern Utah and the Colorado Plateau for the past fifteen years. She uses a limited palette of only five colors, and after pre-mixing her entire palette, she paints without overlapping her brush strokes, keeping her pieces fresh and alive with movement. Hanson’s goal when painting is to re-capture the feeling of being out-of-doors, surrounded by the wild beauty of nature. (https://www.erinhanson.com/)

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