March Gallery Stroll

March Gallery Stroll was an eventful one for sure- between we're not sure how many Chris Purdies, tasty soup at the Covey Center for the Arts, some very interesting Santos Figure at Cat's Cradle, and amazing art at every location- it was really difficult to get to every location. In fact, we're not sure exactly if anyone made the brave trek of going to every location- but it is pretty awesome that there are almost too many locations to choose from. Next month, go to your usual locations, while stopping by a gallery that you haven't been to before- you'll likely be surprised at what you will find... Until next month, enjoy these images-

Chris Purdie at the Sego Art Center

Chris Purdie again- 3 times, at the Sego Art Center

What? Again? How many Chris Purdies are there? That looks like a local musician...

Some awesome artwork at the Coleman Gallery

Legion Skate Shop opened up in their new location with some pretty sweet street art

Muse Music with a really interesting installation/painting exhibit

A collection of art at the Pennyroyal Cafe

Andrew Balsteadt at Coal Umbrealla- (last year his show sold-out)

Some Dancers at the Community Church

The City Gallery, with a two person show by some really great photographers

Terra Nova brought some nice art, including that of Brian Kershiznik-

Lo-Brow No How Gallery never ceases to amaze with it's interesting exhibits-

Allan Ludwig's exhibit Boo-Ya at Mode Boutique

Some really amazing Paintings at Maestro's Gelato Cafe-

Some work by Cassandra Christensen Barney at the Window Box Gallery

An intersting Brian Kershiznik Drawing along with some Santos Figures at The Cat's Cradle

A nice exhibit of landscapes at the Utah County Art Gallery

Beautiful Paintings and Jewelry at the Covey Center for the Arts

February Gallery Stroll

February Gallery stroll was a blast! Attendance was better
than January, as expected, with levels of patrons climbing
back up to the usual levels. So many wonderful shows opened,
and it was a great experience visiting with all the artists and
visitors. If you didn't make it out, don't worry- all the locations
are open during the week throughout the rest of the month.
It is always better anyways to go back and take a second look,
while supporting the local businesses who put on gallery stroll.
Look out for March. There are some big shows opening up, and
many different events at the various locations. See you next time!

Paintings in group show at the Utah County Art Gallery



Naomi Watts, Gallery Director at the Utah County Art Board.


Local musicians at the Utah County Art Gallery.


Gallery strollers at the Window Box Gallery- a new location on Gallery Stroll!


A sculpture from Colin Nesbit's show at Mode Boutique


A graphite on paper drawing by Colin Nesbit


A Graphite and ink drawing by Colin Nesbit


Printmaker Emily Fox at her show at Muse Music


Emily's many drawings in her show


Artist Julia Jones at her show at the Pennyroyal Cafe


A group of gallery strollers at the Pennyroyal




A viewer ponders LA artist Carlton Christy's
drawing titled "Big Wreck" at the Sego Art Center


Maht Paulos (left), owner of Coal Umbrella speaks to his friends
during the opening night of a group show with Joscef Castor (bearded, second
from right), Ryan Neely, Jason Metcalf, Gian Pierotti, and Chris Purdie at
Coal Umbrella


Art lovers stand in front of Ryan Neely's dangerous glass piece at Coal Umbrella


Artist Roland Thompson explains his work at his solo show
at the Sego Art Center


Photographer Justin Hackworth shoots away at
the Sego Art Center


Roland Thompson speaks to Poet Monson Hayes at
the Sego Art Center

January Gallery Stroll

Conrad Nebeker's show at Mode Boutique

January's Gallery Stroll was a great success.  Things seemed a little slow compared to December (we estimate that for december we had over 2,000 members of the community come out)- although it seems that literally six or seven times the amount of people came out compared to January 2008. And so, it seems that 2009 will be a great year for Gallery Stroll and the arts in Provo. Look out for some great new programs and improvements with Gallery Stroll. Enjoy these photos from the gallery stroll on January 9th.

December Gallery Stroll Images

Last Friday was a blast. Lots of great people interacting with great art. Isn't that what community is all about?

Mr. Orange and Mr. Black at Coal Umbrella.

Maht, owner of Coal Umbrella with Ryan Neely, Mr. Orange, and Mr. Black at the Jessica Ecker show.

The artist, Jessica Ecker, on the left with some of her works on display at Coal Umbrella.

Lisa Marie Crosby at Muse Music.



Some Floridians enjoying brie at the Kelly Larson show at Mode Boutique.

Selected works on display at Terra Nova.


An outdoor performance at the Painted Temple.

Inside the Painted Temple.


Patrons enjoying treats and local art at the Provo Community Church.


Fidalis Beuhler showing at the Pennyroyal Cafe.


More from Coal Umbrella.

Makana Hanson show at Legion skate shop.


Artist Gian Pierotti with wife and mother at his solo show at the Sego Art Center.

Scrambling to buy chicks in the back of Sego.


Project 337 in Salt Lake brought the "Art Truck" down for the Stroll. Inside installation by Dan Steinhilber, a Washington D.C. artist who also opened his new exhibit at the BYU MOA.
The outside of the truck is painted by Maggie Michael, Dan Steinhilber's wife. It's really quite fantastic. Contact Ryan with Sego if you'd like to see it in person or have it brought to an event.
segoartcenter@gmail.com.

Gallery Stroll this Friday

Gallery Stroll is this Friday, Dec. 5! It will go from 6 to 9 pm again. Here is a schedule of the openings. The new Pennyroyal Cafe isn't listed below, but will be featuring new work by Fidalis Buehler. Also, be sure to check out the new Candy Windows on Center Street.


Sego Art Center (169 N. Univ. Ave; 599-0680) Solo exhibit, Gian Pierotti.

Coal Umbrella (157 N University Ave; 369-4214) New paintings by Jessica Ecker.

Provo Community Church (175 N. Univ. Ave; 368-1180) New works by members of the congregation.

Mode Boutique (45 N University Ave; 377-1168) New paintings by Kelly Larson.

Utah County Art Gallery (151 S University Ave; 754-0125) “Angels and Art,” new works by Nada Meeks.

Covey Center for the Arts (425 W Center St; 852-7013) “A Collective Season of Joy,” 12 artists, mixed media. Under the direction of Gomm Stained Glass Studios.

Muse Music (151 N University Ave, 377-6873) Paintings by Lisa Marie Crosby.

Legion (167 N University Ave, 718-3038) New works by Makana Hansen

Justin Hackworth Photography

Justin Hackworth is a friend of ours and is a really great photographer. He volunteered to take some pictures during November Gallery Stroll. Here is what he came up with, they're really quite stunning and really help capture the magic and excitement of the night. I really hope that you can make it next month if you couldn't come this time. Please check out his website, justinhackworth.com

Gallery Stroll November 2008

Terra Nova Gallery (41 West 300 N; 374-0016) “Great Things Small Packages.” An exhibit of works done in small scale by several local artists.


Really cool show at Painted Temple, next to Diego's. New paintings by Jeff Christensen.



Provo Community Church (175 N. Univ. Ave; 368-1180) New works by members of the congregation.


Outdoor mural on the side of Sego and Legion.


Sego Art Center (169 N. Univ. Ave; 599-0680) “Virtual Identities/Real Space,” an International Juried Exhibit sponsored by Artbistro.com.





Graffiti projection at Legion.


Legion (167 N University Ave, 718-3038) Sample street art by “Andrew.”


Coal Umbrella (157 N University Ave; 369-4214) New works by Chris Allman and Greg Caldwell.




Penny installation at the brand new Pennyroyal Cafe. Cafe officially opens November 21 directly below Coal Umbrella.

Artwork by Sabrina Squires.

Muse Music (151 N University Ave, 377-6873) Paintings by Paul Jaeger.


Coleman Studios (117 N University Ave; 225-5766) Resident artist Ryan Brown, recently returned from studying in Italy.


Covey Center for the Arts (425 W Center St; 852-7013) New works by Steve Acerson, Liz Matthews, and Barbara Lyman.



Maestro’s Gelato Cafe (22 W Center St; 691-5550) Oil paintings by Merick White.



Jess Smiley advertising the opening of his show at Mode Boutique, 45 N. Univ. Ave. 801.377.1168.