College night at Springville Museum of Art

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March 12, 2012

schedule 3 min read

The sun is starting to grace Utah Valley with its warm presence, which brings out some of the best attractions for college students seeking to enrich their lives. With spring break coming and going, it’s time to start looking for ways to find some peace before finals take over. The perfect remedy is college night […]

Where business meets art

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February 27, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Behind him, taped to a gray filing cabinet, are a few photos and some grandchild-made drawings. One features a tracing of a little blue hand accompanied by the words “for Grandpa Tim.”   “Grandpa Tim,” or Tim Bird, is the owner of Artist Corner, a local art supply store in Orem that sells art supplies […]

Studio 760’s 2nd Show

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February 27, 2012

schedule 9 min read

Fire spreads quickly.   Especially when the conditions are right.   A dry season, a gentle breeze and a few young kids with a box of firecrackers is all it takes to send an entire mountain range up in flames.   Utah County could use some fire, and a few young artists are bringing it. […]

Confronting undocumented immigrant issues with art

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February 11, 2012

schedule 5 min read

A couple of shrouded figures on campus, huddled against a random wall, were enough to make some students feel like they were hallucinating.   The figures, two students participating in an art installation three separate days, showed up at three different places on campus. Friday’s installation was punctuated by the two artists shouting, “I dare […]

Getting drawn into Art Therapy

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February 6, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Life is a journey of mountains and molehills and rainstorms and rainbows. Sometimes when the going gets rough, a helping hand makes all the difference. Help can come in the form of therapy or counseling. People seek therapy for many reasons: support for trauma, disorders or to empower and better themselves.   Therapy, more specifically […]

Downtown Provo Gallery Stroll

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January 30, 2012

schedule 4 min read

When first approached to do a story on the Gallery Stroll I drew a blank. I had no idea what it was.   But then I started asking questions and found myself on an adventure that led me to a whole new side to Utah County, specifically downtown Provo.   So, what is the Gallery […]

Community spotlight on Lance Peacock’s artwork

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January 23, 2012

schedule 3 min read

When you walk into Lance Peacock’s home, you notice the artwork hanging on the walls.   What you don’t notice is the way Peacock’s eyes shake, or the way he steadies himself with a cane when he walks. You would never know that he used to be paralyzed on the left side of his body. […]