• Visual Arts

    Zion: A Century of Sanctuary

    Zion: A Century of Sanctuary

    Saint George Art Museum

    August 25, 2008-January 24, 2009

    Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 5 out of 5 stars rating Add Review/Comment

    Zion National Park is turning 100 in 2009. As a part of the celebration, Zion Natural History Association, in partnership with Zion National Park, the St. George Art Museum, and the St. George Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be hosting an exhibit of entitled, 'Zion National Park: A Century of Sanctuary.' The Zion National Park centennial exhibit will premiere at the St. George Art Museum and feature three components: a historic exhibit in the Main Gallery, a juried exhibit in the Mezzanine Gallery of recently completed paintings, and a contemporary installation about Zion in the Legacy Gallery. The former will feature photographs and paintings covering the early years. The second component will be a juried (by Peter Hassrick) exhibit featuring the finest recent paintings of Zion National Park (see prospectus). The Zion National Park centennial exhibit will be on view at the St. George Art Museum from August 23, 2008 to January 24, 2009. The historic works and installation will not travel while juried exhibit may travel to other venues in 2009.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $2/Adults, $1/Children 3-11, Free/Children Under 3

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      August 25, 2008-January 24, 2009

      Times:
      Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

    • Venue Info

      Saint George Art Museum

      47 East 200 North Saint George, UT 84770

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    • Locations

      Southern Utah

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    • Member Reviews
      • Event Name: Zion: A Century of Sanctuary
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Once in a lifetime"
        Review posted by: Roland Lee from St. George, UT USA, Oct 24, 2008

        This show should not be missed. You'll see Thomas Moran's paintings juxtaposed with paintings by living artists. It will be enjoyed by artists and non-artists alike.

        This show should not be missed. You'll see Thomas Moran's paintings juxtaposed with paintings by living artists. It will be enjoyed by artists and non-artists alike.