Foundations Exhibit to Close on November 2

View of the Don & Joleen Willey Family Gallery, Foundations Exhibit

Don’t miss the Foundations exhibit featuring over 90 artists who have exhibited during the 15 years BDAC has been at the Main Street location.  The exhibit honors these artists and celebrates the growth of BDAC during this time.  It also honors former director, Arley G. Curtz.  As it ends on November 2, you won’t want to miss seeing some of the finest artists in Utah displayed together in this ‘landmark’ exhibit at Bountiful/Davis Art Center.  Come and stroll down memory lane with us in one of the last exhibits in this building (the Annual Holiday Show & Sale will follow).

Along with the work of Arley Curtz, the following artists are exhibited:

Aaron Bushnell, Ann Garrett, Anne Gregerson, Anne Marie and Garth Oborn, Adrian Van Suchtelen, Barbara Dowdle, Becky Hartvigsen, Ben Behunin, Bonnie and Denis Phillips, Carl Oelerich, Carl Purcell, Cary Henrie, Christopher Thornock, Clara Leachman, Claudia Sisemore, Connie Borup, Darl Thomas, Darryl Erdmann, Craig Bybee, Dianne and John Shaw, Diane Turner, Stan Elmer, Earl Jones, Edie Roberson, Erin W. Berrett, Gibbs Smith, Glen Hawkins, Jan Boardman, John Erickson, Jon Bouwhuis, Jou Jou Prochaska,  Joshua Toone, Phyllis Horne, Karen Horne, Larry Wade, Linnie Brown, Lester B. Lee, Mac Stevenson, Marilyn Read, Mark Robison, Marjorie McClure, Merrily Kulmer, Michal Onyon, Myrne Collier, Nancy Lund ,Nora Del Murdock, Osral Allred, Paul Mann, Pilar Pobil, Robert McKay, Randall Lake, Rob Colvin, Rebecca Mann, Robert Barrett, Roger Motzkus, Roger Cushing, Sam Wilson, Scott Durrant, Seth Garner, Sherry Rauch, Sherry Meidell, Simon Winegar, Steven Sheffield, Theresa Otteson, Tony Rasmussen, Trent Alvey, Van Chu, Willamarie Huelskamp, and Yevgeniy Zolotsev.

801 292-0367  or info@bdac.org for more information.  Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm; Saturday: 2-5pm.

JouJou Prochaska Champions Women through her Art

A talented artist from Syria, JouJou has exhibited many times at Bountiful/Davis Art Center. She and her husband, Werner, have lived in Bountiful for many years.  Her work is always interesting and creative.  This piece, in particular, struck me as it has a powerful message.  It was exhibited at BDAC recently in the 'Conversations in Culture' exhibit. The piece is made with antique cloth constructed in a collage with gold script around the edges. 

"I was always against the restriction of women freedom of expression and the inequality in some middle Eastern countries In the name of Islam ,  Islam respects women , but uneducated controlling men manipulate Islamic teachings to there own benefits and desire."

 

Here is the translation of the script surrounding the painting. from right to left:

  We want Freedom,  We want Democracy,  We want equality,   we want Knowledge ,   we want education,  we want respect,  we want happiness,   we want our rights...
sincerely  joujou
 

Sherry Meidell wins Signature Status, NWS

Sherry Meidell is an artist/teacher who has taught and exhibited for many years at Bountiful/Davis Art Center.  I was delighted to learn that she received an important award from the National Watercolor Society recently. 

She has a painting in the current exhibit at BDAC, 'Foundations'.  It is right outside my office.  Come in and see it if you get a chance.  Sherry is a remarkable watercolor artist.  (See her quote below)

 

"My painting "Daydreaming in Durango" was juried into the National Watercolor Society. Kristi Grussendorf and I both made it into the show and received signature status. We had to send three original watercolors to the National Watercolor Society to be juried for signature status. We both received a letter which stated:

"Your work was carefully reviewed and closely examined by a jury of three jurors for you to attain this honor.  As one of the witnesses to this process, I can assure you that you have every right to be not only excited by this granting of Signature status, but to be extremely proud as well.

Most certainly, the virtue of your work stands as an example of design, quality workmanship and consistency." 

 Congratulations, Sherry!