Glass Parade

You never know where you will find a glass parade. If  you are really looking you can find quaint little galleries that carry some amazing local art. On the other hand you may find a performance center with a street side exhibit space that lures you into an artist paradise. And if you are really searching you may find a tucked away gallery in a, let's say, government building.
In Provo, Utah, where we live, there is a darling store/gallery called "HERE". You will know when you are there because you will be HERE. So clever.
The owners, Jedd and Scott, are kind and talented entrepreneurs allowing local artists to be showcased in their establishment. David and I are lucky to be invited to teach glass classes and to exhibit in their shows. The current presentation is "Relationships". Couples have been encouraged to display their art done apart and together. If you see something you like, be sure to visit. You can find them at 26 Center St. Provo, UT.  www.hereprovo.com/

Our two windows are "Aurora of the Morning" and "No Regrets" They look lovely next to the other works of art.

This piece is made with plates I found at the antique store.

I love the way they display my work. This just is a hint of Spring.

Stars are always a welcome decoration for a window. They let in just a touch of color.

The Covey Center for the Arts is a performance center and gallery in the center of town, 425 W. Center St, Provo, UT to be exact. They have been generous with their window and wall space to artists of various mediums. We are involved with the Utah Valley Artist's Guild show hanging now in the Eccles gallery space until the end of April. Be sure to wander around the spacious building in search of more stained glass beauties.

This mosaic is called "Argo". It's about the story of Jason and the Argonauts. I like how the curators displayed the piece. 

This is a fun shot because our window is next to the poster of "Barefoot in the Park" and we attended that play the same night I took this picture. It's not blurry on the big screen but looks a little fuzzy on a smaller one, Sorry.

Here is a shot of both pieces.

These windows hang along the stair case. My favorite is the one second from the right. The red circle is an old truck tail light we found at an antique store. 

Here's a close-up.

I wish the light was on behind this one but it's still cool.

You will be surprised at the quality of art work that hangs in the Health and Justice Building (151 S. University Ave). There is an early Spring Fine Arts show hanging now until the end of March. When I went to take photos I was pleased to see I had won the "Board Choice Award". A lovely purple ribbon adorns the window "Skiing is Believing". The show changes periodically during the year so stop by often even if you don't need immunizations.  Their website is utahcountyart.com. 

I was able to hang some windows and mosaics. They even look nice without back lighting. 

Here is just a part of the hallway where the art work is displayed.

One more place I want to show you is the Ambank building. They have a yearly show that just came down this morning but I got a photo for you just in time.

I was impressed with the way these were hung. They had "Gorilla" hangers attached to the windows that held the chain but also the windows rested on the sill at the bottom for more support. They were very thoughtful to be careful with the glass.

There are surprise exhibits all around. If you know of any, let me know. Be sure to contact me or one of these galleries to purchase a piece for your home. There will be more shows coming up so I will keep you posted. ❤