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80-Something

Presented by Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah at Art Access Gallery

April 17-May 7, 2009

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Art Access Gallery is pleased to show the recent work of nine Utah artists who are in their eighties and still actively pursuing their art careers. eightysomething. The Artists' Reception will be held on Friday, April 17 from 6 to 9 PM, during the Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll. This year's exhibit features the eclectic work of professional artists: Dorothy Bearnson (Salt Lake City); Ursula Brodauf (Salt Lake City); Anna Campbell Bliss (Salt Lake City); Edie Roberson (Salt Lake City); Bob Kleinschmidt (Salt Lake City); Woody Renzetti (Salt Lake City); Doug Snow (Teasdale); Colleen Parker (Bountiful) and Pilar Pobil (Salt Lake City). Through their continuing work, these nine Utah artists speak to the need that they have for art in their lives. All would say that engaging in art keeps them involved in their communities and interested in life. Most importantly, they stand as examples of the on-going contributions that senior citizens make to our society. Eight of the nine participating artists are 'first-timers' in this 2009 exhibit which honors some of Utah's most prolific artists. Dorothy Bearnson was also a participant in the last Art Access eightysomething exhibit in 2004. A Professor Emerita of the ceramics department, she taught at the University of Utah for over fifty years. In 1998-99, Bearnson received a Utah Governor's Award in the Arts in the artist category.