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GALLERY HAPPENINGS - May 2023
May at Gallery Moab
by Thea Nordling

On the Edge by Jen PetersonThe merry month of May bubbles with the energy of birds nesting, flowers blooming, and throngs of desert lovers seeking adventure in the canyon country. Gallery Moab, an artist-owned and operated cooperative gallery, offers a vibrant diversity of original art and artisan crafts that reflects this uplifting mood. Our talented artists work in many mediums and styles, each with a unique vision and style of expression. The art on display changes often, as each month we spotlight a special guest artist and one of our own member artists.

Jen Peterson, our May Guest Artist, has been painting with oils for over 35 years. Since moving to Moab in 2000, she has become fascinated with the ever-changing light and texture of the desert landscapes as well as those in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and is continually trying to capture their beauty. Jen has had the opportunity to paint with and learn from several famous Utah artists where she has learned and explored many different techniques and continues to grow and expand as an artist. Her oils will be shown at the gallery throughout May

Crystal Honour, this month’s featured gallery artist, has lived in Moab most of her life, and says she has always been an art enthusiast, turning to the arts for fun, social contact, or stress relief. A few years ago her hobbies became her physical and mental lifeline, getting her through health issues and multiple surgeries. She says, “Because of this, I was able to revisit my passion of wire wrapping with stones. That passion blossomed more than I ever anticipated and I find that I continuously yearn to create. With the support of friends and family I was able to change the course of my career. I put my energy into my jewelry and the more I created the more I discovered my style. Smaller gage wire and petite stones help to create the delicate and dainty style I aim for in my jewelry.”Necklaces by Crystal Honour

Meet Jen Peterson and Crystal Honour and enjoy refreshments and camaraderie at a special reception at Gallery Moab on Thursday, May 4, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We also invite you to meet many of our member artists and see their newest work during Art Walk, Saturday May 13, 5:00–8:00 p.m. One of us is there every day to answer your questions and help you find the perfect gift or memento of your canyon country adventure. We look forward to your visit!

Open Sunday and Monday 11 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Call 435-220-0891 and we will gladly open by appointment.

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