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Fine Art Category
This would include 2D and 3D artwork of any medium that features or highlights shoes in some way. We would love to see a wide variety of styles and ideas so let us know what you’ve got! No submission fee for this category but we do ask that all the pieces be available for sale, commission is 35%.

Shoe Design Category
This category includes shoes designed from scratch, modified shoes, or shoe accessories. They will be displayed during the event. There will also be a shoe fashion show for those accepted to this category. There is no submission fee for the display but there will be a submission fee of $35 for those wishing to be a part of the fashion show. Contact us for more details!

Shoe Art Competition Category
This category will be a competition consisting of artwork on shoes. The public will vote for their favorite shoe and the artist with the most votes will win a prize package that includes a free booth space at the Urban Arts Festival June 1st and 2nd. Canvas shoes will be provided for those wishing to participate. Shoes must be returned no later than March 14th. There is a submission fee of $35 to enter this category. Sign up quickly as there are a limited number of spots.

The show will be 2 days only at the new Arts Hub(100 S 663 W) on March 16th (gallery stroll) and 17th with the fashion show on the evening of the 17th. This show has already garnered a lot of interest so don’t miss out on this great chance for exposure! For more details about submission contact Tamara Fox at 801-635-7417 or tamara@graywallgallery.com

The pinup show opens October 8th at 6pm and goes until 9pm at Gray Wall Gallery 351 W Pierpont Ave in Salt Lake.
14 different artists working in many different mediums will be presented. From photography to pen and ink to accessories to furniture made from classic car parts there will be something for everyone at this show. A hand sewn, hand painted corset donated by McGrews Studios and Mike Fahl will be up for auction during the opening.

Refreshments provided by local gourmet cookie company RubySnap and Jack Mormon Coffee Co. The after party begins at 9:30pm at the recently opened bar and grill The Devil’s Daughter(533 S 500 W). It will feature burlesque performances and a performance by local cover band The Gamma Rays.

Don’t miss it!

The show will open on July 8th, and close on July 30th.

Brook Mingo works with photography based around limited means, using polaroid and holga cameras and film. “Brook spends her time concentrating on what can directly be done with the camera, rather than in the darkroom or on the computer.” As much of her holga work uses 120mm film, the prints that she is able to develop come out crisper and more detailed than most other films ever could.

Randy Laub is a photographer of the world far and wide. His work gathers moments from around the world and allows for a quite varied display of culture and humanity in his work. In his work we find many of the wonderful and frivolous details that humans have created over centuries.

Don Coy is a bronze sculptor who has seen a lot of success showing his work across the western states, and we are proud to welcome him to Salt Lake City. His work is distinct and wonderfully arranged, adding elegant narrative to each piece building it beyond what representative sculpture alone could give.

Daren Young is presenting a group of Venetian and Moab inspired watercolor-paintings. Daren’s watercolors demonstrate his outstanding talent in both technique and composition. His work is truly a wonder to see in person.

qi peng’s work this month is a display of displays. He will be presenting a collection of photography, including the documentation of many of his shows in Salt Lake City.

Matthew Hall is displaying a large collection of his text alterations. Matthew’s display this month is bittersweet, as it marks his last show serving as curator for Gray Wall Gallery. He is to pursue his Master of Fine Arts at Penn State this fall.

Dates:

Show opening reception July 8th

Gallery stroll July 15th

Show Close July 30th

“The UPAC show is going to be an exciting show for Gray Wall Gallery as we will be able to introduce a large group of artists to the public in one show. For many of the artists participating this will be their first professional show, and each artist is really pushing to do something that is new and unique.” —Matthew Hall, Curator–Gray Wall Gallery.

The Utah Photographic Arts Council (UPAC) is a group of artists focused on bridging the gap between the educational and established art communities. It was created by University of Utah students Maria Davis, Abbey Wuthrich and Mallory Qualls in 2007 with the intent to supplement their education with workshops, lectures, and exhibitions that would give artists experience outside of an academic curriculum. UPAC members are primarily photographers who work with digital, film, and alternative processes, but members also work with mediums such as sculpture and painting. The group receives funding from the University of Utah College of Fine Arts, but is not limited to students, photographers, or locals. It is open to artists of all levels and all mediums and strives to eliminate boundaries from the art community.

Gray Wall Gallery is excited to promote both this group of artists and the Council as a whole, as the goals of promoting new artists and initiating careers in artwork are shared goals for Gray Wall Gallery and Utah Photographic Arts Council.

UPAC Show Dates:
Opening June 11, 6-8pm
Gallery Stroll June 17, 6-9pm
Closing Date July 1

This Saturday is the Urban Arts Festival, and it’s taking place on our doorstep. You won’t want to miss this event, or miss the Skatedeck painting competition in the gallery. Come by on Gallery Stroll for a preview of the professional category, and come back for the voting and amateur divisions on Saturday.

More info on the festival, band schedule, artist list, sponsors, partners and our support for Skate 4 Homies and Youth Cities is available at urbanartsfest.org.

Dorene Miya returns for her second month at the gallery with her detailed work in stain glass. She has said about her work, “I love change and diversity, and so am naturally drawn to glass with its amazing visual and textural properties and how those properties constantly change with light.” The display is by the front window, capturing the sunlight and casting color on the walls.

There is space in the gallery this month to celebrate the contests of the Urban Arts Festival held on Saturday, May 21st. The gallery will be open from 10 am to 9pm that day as city members gather to compete in creating a unique skatedeck. Patrons are welcome to come in and place their votes. Visit UrbanArtsFest.org for more details.

Matthew Hall is featured in two different mediums this month. The gallery features his ceramics, as well as his found art which he has described, “I am choosing to deal with the objects that we ignore—or rather that we have such familiarity with that we know them without consideration—and treat them in ways that tease expectation.

D’Arcy Benincosa’s cohesive exhibit “Our One Body” is featured on the large wall of the gallery. Uniform in it’s black and white nature, the photography depicts the belief that the essential identity of being human is written in the lines and curves of the body. The body, often, places each of us within a collective. She has sought to capture that collective spirit.

qi peng is back this month with his collection of rejection letters that he said “documents the process of how an emerging artist was able to navigate through the contemporary art world and grow within the system.” Part of that growth came through his rejection, which has made his victories that much more poignant. New to the gallery this month is Giuliana Serena. Through her Moontime Rising project, Serena brings forward a resource for change with the Moon Cycle Timepiece, a timekeeping tool for everyone which supports the reintegration of natural time and the human experience.

Richard James Enbody has a pristine reputation among artists in Salt Lake City. His work is a culmination of all his experiences through childhood transisitioning to adulthood. Much of his art is inspired by his past life experiences, which have been full and numerous. His work is next to Hannah Montgomery’s jewelry exhibition. She has handcrafted various pieces that will appeal to many men and women. Her delicate handywork is just the perfect way to express yourself.

Finally, Nic Rodriguez and Daren Young are gallery regulars with ever changing ideas and passions. Rodriguez’s work this month cast shadows on the art of Chinese calligraphy, accented by bold blues and greens where one would have expected to find reds. His work is at once calming and exciting. Young’s work is both refined and delicate in it’s depictions of scenery, both local and of Venice.

Dorene Miya’s Glass work is an outstanding addition to our front window, and her stained glass pieces are sure to catch your eye as you enter the gallery. Her portfolio includes pieces that would lighten any room from any surface. Next is Nick Albee who’s work is both realistic and fanciful in its depiction of some of the most beautiful views in the world. Nick’s work will shift your view of the world from what it seems to be to what it truly can be. Nicholas Rodriguez brings a very stylized brush to the gallery with his paintings that focus on the calligraphic elements of the brush to pronounce every detail of his paintings. Derek Dyer, who is one of the most widely talented local artists in Salt Lake City, is showing his range with two sculptural pieces and a selection of pieces from his photography work.

On our largest wall is D’Arcy Benincosa, who’s work really presents the body with poetry to tell the story of a body, and a person, beyond figurative work and into the relationship between the body and the mind. Hannah Montgomery brings a fresh look at jewelry arts, her work takes a look at appropriation of everything from feathers to bullet casings as a wearable piece of art. Her work is not to be missed, and is sure to remain unique for a lifetime. Giuliana Serena returns to the gallery showing a new series of earrings that are as distinct as the hats and scarves that she made popular all winter.

On the right wall of our gallery we are featuring four painters. qi peng brings a look at painting that has its focus on faces of distinguished members of the art world. Richard Enbody brings a very expressive pallet knife painting style to the gallery with a focus on views of open water and sailboats. Daren Young brings his outstanding touch to open landscapes of the west, both in watercolor and oil. His paintings are not to be missed, and his detail is more and more amazing every time you see it. Roldan Din rounds out the wall with absolutely expressive paintings that focus on finding what is real without seeking representation. His paintings bring true emotion through to the viewer with images that do not rely on representation and familiarity for communication.

Our April show is outstanding and we are sure that the range of art presented will sate any art enthusiasts pallet. This show is another cannot miss display of artwork. Join us in the gallery this month to discover artwork that will surprise you with the quality and the variety is sure to show you a piece that you won’t want to live without.

The April show will run from April 8 through April 30th. We will be participating in Gallery Stroll on April 15th, and the show will stay open for our normal gallery hours and by appointment. To schedule a private showing or event please contact Matthew Hall at 801-647-3298 or matt@graywallgallery.com.

Salt Lake City, Gray Wall Gallery will be showing a large group of very talented local artists for our February show. Brand new to the gallery are qi peng, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Derek Dyer. “qi peng is an artist that we are very excited to show, his paintings are exquisite in it’s execution and his subject matter is very specific to art and the art world.” said Matthew Hall, curator for Gray Wall Gallery. Nicholas Rodriguez is making his gallery debut, and his paintings take a heavy influence from chinese ink paintings and Japanese prints while incorporating his own style. Derek Dyer is showing the beauty on soul of models throughout the “Glitter People” series.

Daren Young is returning to Gray Wall with a show of brand new work, this is an artist who’s skill in many mediums is unmatched. Nathaniel Houtz brings another recycling artist to our gallery, his metal sculptures reflect his dedication to both nature and pleasures of the great outdoors. Teri Ockey continues to exhibit with us and we are happy to see ever new work coming from her studio. Grayden Cluff is a favorite artist of ours, and his abstract paintings are capable of transfixing the mind into his created realm. Guadalupe Rodriguez’ photography captures moments wonderfully, and with a careful eye he allows us to experience wonderful moments well beyond their natural time. Tamara Fox is showing her ever popular altered animals that delight everyone that comes across them. Sarah Cuvelier has a wide array of ceramic vases and bowls that add a unique flavor to any room. Matthew Hall’s book work is sure to leave a lasting impression through his poetry an imagery. We are happy to continue to have wearable art by Julie Penman, Jaqueline Denning, Giuliana Serena and Jason Wells.

The February Group show will have an opening reception on February 4th from 6 to 9 pm and participate in Gallery Stroll on February 18th 6–9pm. The show will close on February 27.

“I’m very excited about this month’s show, I feel like it is going to be one of the best groupings of artists we’ve been able to put together. The talent of the artists we are finding in this city is outstanding.” —Matthew Hall, Curator Gray Wall Gallery

Gray Wall Gallery is located at 351 w. Pierpont Ave. STE 2b. and is a project of the Utah Arts Alliance.