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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXVII Issue VI August 1, 2020 Grand Opening of Indoor Archery Eccles Art Center Announces Competitions The Eccles Art Center, Art in Bloom Competition - The Eccles 2580 Jefferson Ave. in Ogden, Art Center, in celebration of the beauty of Range at Observatory Park is announcing it 46 Annual flowers, art and summer, will exhibit The Art th The Indoor Archery Range at Observatory Park is set to host their grand opening on August 1, 2020 at 10:00 am. “I’m extremely excited about people’s reaction to seeing the new Range for the first time,” said Mike Luna, Archery Park Manager, “I believe it’s going to be a great community venue for many years to come.” The new indoor addition will include 30 lanes, adding to the 20 outdoor lanes the facility opened in 2018. The indoor park will make it possible to practice and hold league competitions without weather disruptions. The archery park’s indoor range will increase recreational opportunities for citizens all around Weber County. “This is an all-ability, all-weather gem close to downtown Ogden,” stated Weber County Commissioner Jim Harvey, “the entire project was paid for through grants, allowing us to responsibly add value to our community without cost to the residents of Weber County.” The project included upgrading the roadway leading to the archery park on the west side of the observatory park—a 72-acre facility of walking trails, wetland areas, and cyclocross areas. Observatory Park is located at 2840 F Avenue in West Ogden, atop the once operating county landfill. Statewide Competition Exhibit. This statewide competition is open all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah. Original work in a variety of media, including paintings, prints, monoprints, drawings, graphics, pottery, sculptures, and textiles are eligible. Works must have been completed within the past two years and not have been previously exhibited in a juried exhibit sponsored by the Eccles Art Center. As this is a juried competition, only works accepted by the juror will be exhibited. This competition is always exciting due to the variety of work submitted. An evening reception presented within the State COVID Guidelines will be held Friday, August 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be posted at this reception and on the Eccles Art Center’s website, Facebook and Instagram pages. The competition exhibit will be on display make the annual event worthwhile. August 7 thru August 29, 2020. COVID gallery The Weber County Fair is hosted at the hours are weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Golden Spike Event Center situated in the heart and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. of Weber County. The fairgrounds encompass over 141 acres with six buildings, four barns, a racetrack and a cross-country course and recreation courts. Annual fair favorites include the rodeo, demolition derby, concerts, and so much more, including events characteristic of fairs across The Eccles Art Center, 2580 the nation—Jr. Livestock competitions, home Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, announces a arts, livestock and livestock shows. Members Summer Art Fair in support of local artof the county fair board state, “There is someists. The Art Fair will be held Saturday thing for everyone! We continue in our commitmornings August 1 thru September 12 ment to highlight and provide education on the from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Art booths will wealth of our agricultural industry within the be socially distanced around the Art county, while we celebrate the talents of our Center’s campus. Artists and patrons community.” This year’s rodeo, presented by Broken are asked to wear masks. Hand sanitizing stations will be accessible. Heart Rodeo, will be held Wednesday, August Art from painting to pot5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Stadium. tery, jewelry to painted Indian Relay Races, presented by Horse silk, wood to gourds, art Nations Indian Relay Council, will be held prints to coloring books, Friday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, and handmade books August 8 at 2:00 p.m.—both days at the fairwill be attainable. ground racetrack. Each week, booths A Truck Bed will include the work Concert, headlinof artists such as Matt ing Tracy Byrd, Conlon, Steve Stones, will be held White Magnolia Studios, Saturday, August 8 at the outdoor sta- Magic King Illustrations, The Prickly Potter, Brannarey Illustration, Jim Martinez, Madelyn dium. Mutter, Racquel T h e Juarez, Amelia Weber County Morgan, Chandler Fairgrounds are Williamson and Vicki located at 1000 N. Silva. Featured artists 1200 W. in Ogden. including Mary Well, For more inforDebbi Sigg, Christina mation and ticket Levi, Laurie Harrower, pricing, or, for a Greenleaf Grouds, printable copy of Charis Derry, Artsy this year’s premiZeph, Anna Siciliano, um fair book, visit Sheila Woods, Bonnie < w w w. w e b e r Wahlen, Nancy Alt, countyfair.org/> and Bear River Folk Art, who will provide 2020 Has Been Unfair: Come to Weber County’s Pity Party—the Unfair! In Bloom competition with works by resident Utah floral artists and interior designers. Original floral designs will be created to accompany art works from the 46th Annual Statewide Competition. Categories will include permanent botanicals and fresh floral material. Awards will be presented in both categories. Designs completed for the Art in Bloom Competition will be on display August 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and August 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with complimentary admission. A silent auction of floral artistry and reception presented within the State COVID Guidelines will be held Thursday, August 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A $10 donation is requested at the door for the auction and reception. Sponsors for this event are Olive and Dahlia, Deon Gooch, and Patrick Poce. These projects have received funding from The Ned Favero Memorial Fund, Weber County RAMP, and Ogden City Corp/Ogden City Arts; and is supported by the state of Utah through the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the National Endowment for the Arts. Eccles Community Art Center Announces Summer Art Fair! 2020 marks the 32nd year since the Weber County Fair’s beginning in 1988, and continually ranks as one of the largest and best fairs in the state of Utah. This year’s fair runs from Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 8. The theme is “Unfair.” Playing on the unfair impact COVID-19 has had globally and locally. Weber County Commissioner Jim Harvey stated, “That’s why we’re using the term ‘unfair,’ because COVID-19 is unfair.” But that doesn’t mean that the fair can’t go on. While the demolition derby has been cancelled, along with many of the traditional rides, there will still be enough attractions and events to art on limited Saturdays. Each Saturday will bring a new diverse array of art. Local nonprofit groups, including the Junior League of Ogden and Weber County Heritage Foundation, will be staffing booths. Nonprofit booths will provide community information about the groups and the projects they support. The Eccles Art Center staff through the generosity of Weber County RAMP will be offering handson family art projects. These make-andtake projects will be offered between10:00 and 11:00 a.m. The Eccles Art Center Main and Carriage House Galleries will be open to view exhibits. From August 8 thru August 29, accepted work from the 46th Annual Statewide Competition will be on display. September 5 and 12, The Main Gallery will show works by Salt Lake City artists—the paintings of Jon Wasson and the jewelry of Stephanie Saint Thomas; The Carriage House Gallery will feature Transportation Art by Ogden artist Gene Chambers. Join us at the Eccles Art Center’s Art Fair, Saturday mornings 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., August 1 thru September 12. Spend your Saturday mornings supporting local artists. For more information, please visit <www. ogden4arts.org> Offering Nightly SPECIALS! Shown above are Spencer Ferrin of Eden and his brother Justin out for an evening ride around the Eden Hills neighborhood. Spencer is driving his Percheron team of horses—Chief and Gunner. Percherons are a breed of draft horse that originated in western France in what was once part of the former Perche Province. Percherons are well-muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. Come join us for dinner! 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