Arts
Ellita: CLC Artisan
A self-taught illustrator, Mendoza brings their work to life with bold strokes and bright color. “The themes of my work are liberation and representation,” they say. “I want to make the art that I wish I had growing up.” … read more
SLUG Style: Stef Leaks
Stef Leaks is a poet and writer who loves experimenting with different looks. They mix and match clothing items for an androgynous aesthetic, and seek to push the boundaries of fashion. … read more
Art Revival: Pierpont Gallery Stroll
Tucked behind the iconic Crane building right in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Pierpont Avenue is a thriving public block with a colorful and historic past. During the next monthly Pierpont Gallery Stroll, visit Erica Smith’s collaborative jewelry space and Eric Waddington’s new Fringe Gallery. … read more
Just Our Type: Actual Source’s Contemporary Design + Multi-Format Publishing
Just over two years ago, graphic designers Davis Ngarupe and JP Haynie presented their design-geared exhibition, Actual Source, at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
The Salt Lake City Lettering Club: A Community for Communication
The Salt Lake City Lettering Club is a resource for lettering artists and newcomers alike to enhance their craft and create a community of like-minded people within the art scene. … read more
SLUG Style: Douglass “Chopper” Styer
Douglass “Chopper” Styer is a musician who performs under the name Mañanero. His face is featured on the label for Squatters’ Squasatch Hoppy Pils beer. … read more
We Are Here: Utah’s WNBTQ Artists of Color
We Are Here, a Utah collective by and for Utah-based women, nonbinary and trans people of color, will present Color Against White Canvas on June 17 at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. … read more
SLUG Style: Tisha Eggleston
Tisha Eggleston is a special education teacher, bicyclist and mother of two boys. You might see her riding with friends around town on her custom bike, “Betty,” built by Saturday Cycles. … read more
The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson
Dreamy portraits in hues of pastel blues and pinks are trademarks of New York–based artist Tara McPherson. Often depicting dainty figurines with a mystical, surreal air, the subjects of McPherson’s paintings delve into myth, emotion and astronomy. … read more
SLUG Style: Sam Stinson
Sam Stinson, aka DJ Feral Cat, is a purveyor of vinyl, an eccentric and a general musicphile. You may have seen him down at Randy’s Records slinging LPs. … read more