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Arts, Gatherings
On the cover
This month’s cover art is a family treasure. Pilar presented the original painting as a wedding present to CATALYST art director, Polly and her husband, Mark Mottonen. It was still …
June 2019 Almanac
A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond June 1 Average temps: high: 78ºF; low: 54ºF; 21% chance of precipitation (average 1.4 in.). Sunrise 5:58am, …
Arts
300 Plates artist Kelie Hess
I work with paint on canvas to create images that provoke positive emotions and ideas that lift one’s soul to a happy place. Vibrant colors and bold brush strokes to evoke feeling …
Nature
May 2019 Almanac
A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond May 1 Average temps: high: 67ºF; low: 45ºF; 27% chance of precipitation (average 1.7”). Sunrise 6:26am, suns …
Arts
On the cover
Marci Erspamer grew up in Salt Lake City and considers Utah her “happy place.” The mountains, valley and natural beauty still inspire many of her paintings today. Marci has partici …
April 2019 Almanac
A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond April 1 Sunrise 7:11am; sunset 7:52pm. SLC temps: low 38 F; high 58 F. Probability of precipitation: 24%. ” …
Home, Urban Planning
On the cover: March 2019
Kristen O’Brien finishing the ’truth window’ in home number 5 in Moab, Utah – Spring 2013. The ’truth window’ shows you what is inside your walls and has turned into an artistic tr …
March 2019 Almanac
March 1 Sun rise 7:01am, sunset 6:18pm. Salt Lake temperatures average 49° F / 32° with an average eight or nine days of rain. March 2 Time to start outdoor composting. Get an encl …
Education
February 2019 Almanac
A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the natural world and beyond February 1 Sun rise 7:37am, sunset 5:44pm. Salt Lake temp averages 46° F. / 31°, with five days of rain. Febr …
Community
Caffe Ibis Opens Red Chair
The Red Chair, a project of Caffe Ibis Coffee Roasters, recently opened on the University of Utah’s campus. Located in the first-floor common area of the new Sorenson Arts & Ed …
Urban Almanac January 2019
January 1 Sunrise 7:51a.m. Sunset 5:10p.m. Av. temperatures for Jan. 1: 35° high / 23° low. In the night sky: Venus is visible most of the month. Januray 2 Robert Smithson, creator …
Arts, Enjoy
On the Cover
Halley Jean Bruno, professionally known under the alias Cinder Ash, was born and raised in Utah and works as an illustrator and freelance artist in downtown Salt Lake City. Bruno’s …
Arts
On the cover
My inspiration comes from the sweet side of life. I admire the great Illustrators of the 20th century, as well as the Masters in Fine Art, and Modern Art. Over time I have preferre …
Urban Almanac December 2018
December 1 Sunrise: 7:32am.; sunset: 5pm. Av. high: 42º; low: 25º. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts rain for northern Utah Dec. 4-14; rain and snow 14-22; and snow showers 23-31. …
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"A recent trip through Dreamscapes, the Utah Arts Alliance’s (UAA) newest pop-up immersive art exhibit in the former home of The Gap in The Gateway Mall, left me with some hopeful reminders that the nightmares of reality can (and need to) be addressed by the delights and desires of our dreams."
Read more about the success of Dreamscapes, and its ongoing aspects of resourcefulness and sustainability:Utah Arts Alliance's Dreamscapes | Catalyst Magazine
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Utah artists and volunteers practice recycling/repurposing for art’s sake Dreams rarely make sense. But frankly, reality doesn’t always make much...
