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Show Page 4 The Ogden Valley news Volume XIV Issue XV May 1, 2007 Eccles Community Art Center Invites Public A Long Time Ago, In a Library Far, Far Away . . . the memories and make new the younger ones, it will help them learn to Partake of the Enjoyment of Viewing Art onesRelive as the library takes you into the world what it was like the first time around. During May, a Utah family of artists will be sharing their work with Ogden at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue. The landscape oil paintings of Gary Max Collins will be exhibited with the glass and sculpture work of his wife Cheryl Collins, and the landscape paintings of his son John T. Collins. The exhibit will be on display in the center’s Main Gallery. The Carriage House Gallery will feature the paintings of the students’ of Ogden artist Scott Wallis. A reception for the artists is scheduled in asso- “Sheep” by John Collins. ciation with the First Friday Street Stroll on the evening of May 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The exhibits will be on display through May 26, 2007. Gary Max Collins has drawn and painted since early childhood. He attended both Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. He is a lifetime resident of Utah, stating that his love for the wide variety of natural settings, which provide him with a rich source of inspiration for his paintings, keeps him here. Gary Collins’ painting has been described as “a place between what a landscape looks like and what it feels like. It’s impossible not to become involved with the colorful textures, gentle motion, and abstract subtleties evident in his portrayals. His paintings are an invitation to experience a place with him and see as only an artist can see.” Gary’s goal is to create paintings that give the viewer pleasure and enrich their environment. “Painting is my true joy. I feel fortunate that I am able to make my living doing what I love—that I have the luxury of being able to follow my bliss.” Born on a ranch in Washington state, Cheryl Collins was intuitively drawn to nature, photography, art, and poetry. She majored in art and worked at a variety of art media before she found her niche in sculpture and fused glass art. Cheryl’s inspiration from healing art of past cultures led to her being commissioned to design and create a fused glass Healing Towers for the main entrance of the IHC Hospital in St. George, Utah. “I am grateful for the opportunity to create such powerful and uplifting art, beauty that goes far beyond aesthetics. Glass has a magical quality and the ancient art symbols (on the Healing Towers) act as a universal language that can eliminate barriers and erase cultural differences.” John Collins was raised in Utah. His first painting instruction came from his father Gary and his sister Chris, who are both artists. He attended the University of Utah after receiving an art scholarship. John enjoys working in many different media (watercolor, oil and acrylics) as well as in many different styles (traditional, contemporary and experimental). His active lifestyle and love of the outdoors are reflected in his plein-air paintings. He may be found teaching watercolor classes on river trips along the Colorado. John says, “Art is magic. It has energy and when it is experienced I feel like it creates a synergy with the viewer. I paint landscapes, abstracts, and images that have meaning to me. It is always exciting to evoke sensations from people that view my work.” The Carriage House Gallery will feature paintings by Delores Bertagnolli, Susie Davis, Nancy Eilander, Shelley Jenkins, Laurie Kopinski, Barbara Nix, and Sandra Rasmussen. These seven women study with local artist Scott Wallis. Wallis is known for his use of color and his impressionist style. Wallis’ student Barbara Nix “feels that painting with Scott gives her a boost and insight into her own creativity.” This group enjoys working in oils and delving into the painting experience. This April, they traveled together for a painting excursion in Mexico. A few of the canvases in this exhibit might be fresh works from this educational trip. The staff of the Eccles Community Art Center invites you to partake in the enjoyment of viewing art during May. The center’s regular gallery hours are weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Make Mother’s Day Special Dine with us. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations required. 508 Ogden Canyon,Ogden, UT 392-6775 of Star Wars. 2007 marks the 30th Anniversary of the original Star Wars film, A New Hope. To celebrate this special milestone, the library is displaying nostalgic memorabilia. These Star Wars items are sure to bring back memories to our first generation patrons, and for The library will also have a book display planned to satiate your hunger for all things Star Wars, as well as a special After School Program that will be centered on the films. The display and events will begin May 5. For more information, please contact Brannigan at 745-2220. Spring Music Concerts Planned— Community encouraged to attend Spring is here and there’s music in the air! Spring means, it’s that time of year when our elementary and junior high school students are winding up the end of the school season with their spring concerts. Our music students from the Valley have had the great opportunity this year to study in various after school music programs offered to children from kindergarten age through ninth grade. At Valley Elementary, students have been playing in the beginning and advanced string orchestras with guitars directed by renown artist Theresa Ellis, Valley band director Brent Broome, and choir leader Jolene Reneau. Music students from the various classes will join together to perform in concert at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 at Snowcrest Junior High. On Thursday, May 17, also at 7:00 p.m., a second concert will be held at Snowcrest, which will feature, solely, the junior high school orchestra, band, and choir concert conducted by Brent Broome. Collectively, the directors of each music group would like to thank the parents of the music students and the schools—along with the students—for their support and commitment in preparation for our final school year concert. We would also like to invite and encourage the community to attend these concerts in support of our youth and the arts. Admission to the concerts is free. WSU Summer Strings Program Being Offered to Youth Weber State University Department of Performing Arts will once again offer the Summer Strings program for young string players, elementary through high school age with at least one year of ensemble or private lesson experience. This six week program meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with a final outdoor “Pops” concert at the end of the six weeks. Summer Strings is directed by Carrie Maxson, the Orchestra Director at Ben Lomond High School, and also the Master Teacher of the WSU String Project. This is the eighth year the program has been in operation with Maxson at the head since its inception. This will be the fourth year that it has operated as an extension of the WSU String Project. More than 80 students participated in last summer’s program. Brochures will be available at the WSU Department of Performing Arts office and local schools in the area. To receive a registration form and/or more information, leave a message at 626-8169. Director Carrie Maxson and will be assisted by University students Summer Strings orchestra classes offered: Novice (1 to 2 years experience): 10:40 11:50 a.m. Intermediate (2 to 3 years experience): 9:20 10:35 a.m. Advanced Strings (4 years or more experience): 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $35 per student if postmarked by June 5. After June 5, the cost is $40. All checks are to be made out to WSU, and mailed to: SUMMER STRINGS/DEPT OF PERFORMING ARTS 1905 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE WSU OGDEN UT 84408-1905. Additional opportunity for string students will include a fiddling classes. The fiddling class will be taught by Alan Watts. Students will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:20 - 10:35 a.m. beginning June 12 and ending July 19. A separate concert will be scheduled for this group at a later date. The cost of Summer Strings and the fiddling class is $60.00. Violin, viola, cello, and bass players must be enrolled in a Summer Strings orchestra to participate. Guitar, banjo, and mandolin players are exceptions. They may participate in only the fiddling class for $30. |