MARCH 18, 2020: Due to public heath concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the Eccles Art Center galleries, classes and events will be CLOSED to the public until further notice.

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International Women’s month and National Women’s History month is celebrated in March.  With this in mind and the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, The Eccles Art Center celebrates the creativity of Utah’s Women Artist with a variety of events.

The Eccles Art Center’s March exhibit: ” Women: The Creative Edge” will open with a reception for the artists and the public on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5 to 9 p.m.  A total of $2500 in prizes will be awarded to the artists. The awards will be posted at the artists’ reception. Works from this exhibit will remain on display at the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden through March 28, 2020.  Admission to the center’s exhibit is complimentary.

“Women: The Creative Edge” is an invitational competitive exhibit.  The Eccles Art Center’s staff is excited to represent so many wonderful Utah women artists including: Nancy Alt, Terrece Beesley, Kate Bruce, Brenda Brunello, Laurel Casjens, Roberta Glidden, Aleta Cobabe, Meri DeCaria, Dr. Judith Elsley, Lauri Eskelson, Robin Lewis Farr, Bonnie Frucci, Marj Graham, Kristi Grussendorf, Patricia Hansen Nona Horsley, Cynthia Jeppson, Helen Lauritzen, Julie Lewis, Samantha Long, Jessica Michaelson, Michelle Montierth, Julie Nelson, Nancy Ness, Sue Poulsen, Barbara Price, Hadley Rampton, Elizabeth Robbins, Cindy Roberts, Darla M Roberts, Debbi Sigg, Susan Snyder, Julie Strong, Arlene Toone, Bonnie Wahlen, Mary Wells, Anna Zumwalt and more.  The exhibit will be varied with paintings, textiles, sculpture, pottery, handmade books and more.

In association with Women: The Creative Edge, the Eccles Art Center staff will hold a tea and open artist studio tour on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  A voucher will be available for your $5.00 donation at the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden.  A map with the address of artists’ studio will be included with this voucher. Visit the studios of Nancy Alt, Roberta Glidden, Cara Koolmees, Shanna Kunz, Elizabeth Robbins, Bonnie Wahlen and Urban Studio.  Light refreshment may be enjoyed at the Eccles Art Center.

NEXT Ensemble will present their annual “Women in Music” concert at the Eccles Art Center on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.  This concert will be performed by an all-woman ensemble playing music written by women. The Ellen Taffe Zwillich’s Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass will be featured.  Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on-line at nextensemble.org.