Another year almost gone, and the darkest time of the year approaches! Gallery Moab is a perfect place to duck in out of the cold to enjoy a blast of light, color and creative energy. We are an artist-owned and operated cooperative gallery featuring original fine art and artisan crafts hand made by local and regional artists. Each month different artists are in the spotlight, and new works regularly appear on our walls. We have unique, one-of-a kind creations for every taste and budget.

Pastel works by Victoria Fugit will be front and center at the gallery during December. Sadly, Victoria lost her battle with cancer earlier this year, but her spirit still shines brightly through her sensitive landscape and wildlife paintings. A life-long artist by temperament, it took three years of pre-med studies at the University of Utah to convince her that her true calling was art. Initially working in oils and watercolor, she later worked almost exclusively in pastel, enjoying the richness and depth of color available in pure pigments. She was one of the founding members of Gallery Moab, a friend to all, and is sorely missed.

Describing her muse, Victoria wrote:
“The awesome grandeur, beauty, otherworldliness and whimsy of the Colorado Plateau are a never ending inspiration -- sometimes overwhelming -- so much to paint -- only one lifetime. I paint the animals, forests, range lands, and ever changing light on rock, water and in sky. In doing so, I hope to share the love, awe and desire to protect and learn more about this wild land and its inhabitants. I love this country so much that it is sometimes too much to hold. I am deeply grateful for the gift of being able to live in this place, where every morning, the canyons turn a hundred different shades of red, gold, orange, violet and indigo and the amazing blue of the skies can change to the deep slate of a coming storm, This is a land where God daily experiments with new art forms that take your breath away and fire a deep desire to capture a little more of it in the next painting.”

“Traveling out in the wilds of this country with sketchbook, camera and my dog and then coming home to my studio to paint is like living in heaven.”

Please visit the gallery to share in the joy Victoria felt and expressed so lovingly through her art. Stop by any day to enjoy the diverse creations of our talented artists and artisans, who express themselves in many different mediums and styles. One of the artists is always on hand to answer your questions and help you find that perfect gift or memento of your canyon country experience. We look forward to your visit!

Open Sunday and Monday 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Call 435-220-0891 and we will gladly open by appointment during other hours.

Closed on Christmas Day, and from January 1-12 for cleaning.

Gallery Moab LCA • 59 South Main Street #1, Moab, Utah 84532 • 435-355-0024
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