A Peculiar Journal

A Peculiar Journal
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Backed by a Kickstarter campaign, the staff—whom Aaron Gates says they refer to as their “peculiar family”—released their first issue in May of 2015, 80 pages that featured 21 Utah-based LGBTQ+ writers. … read more

What the Tuck?: Tucker White of Chthonic Releases a Book!

What the Tuck?: Tucker White of Chthonic Releases a Book!
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The aim for Tucker White is not to become the traditional sense of a “writer,” but to sit down and unveil the story hidden in the nooks and crannies of his subconscious by writing through improvisation. … read more

Working to Meet Diverse Community Needs Results in Building a Strong Community

Working to Meet Diverse Community Needs Results in Building a...
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Salt Lake Community College’s Community Writing Center, located in Library Square, has been helping writers of all abilities for 17 years. The CWC provides many services to anyone in the community looking for assistance with whatever writing project they are working on. … read more

Neuer Geist: Breathing New Life into Existing Walls

Neuer Geist: Breathing New Life into Existing Walls
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Neuer Geist in itself means “breathing new life into existing walls,” literally translated as “new spirit.” It encompasses the intention of the team: rebranding and reworking. … read more

Tangible Art: Hint Creative

Tangible Art: Hint Creative
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A self-described “boutique agency,” local design firm Hint Creative thrives in small, personal environments. When I go to speak with them, I speak to Hint’s two Art Directors, Analisa Estrada and Cinthya Lopez, as well as the founder and Creative Director Christian Hansen. … read more

The Art of the Side Hustle with Two Adobe Designers: Alan Peck

The Art of the Side Hustle with Two Adobe Designers:...
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Alan Peck’s workshop is organized to maximize efficiency. Time is a precious commodity for Peck, who is constantly trying to find a balance between his design work and the many different artistic outlets he has picked up over the years. … read more

To Space, Comrade! Josie Cordova’s Arcade Endeavor

To Space, Comrade! Josie Cordova’s Arcade Endeavor
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The night that Cordova unveiled To Space, Comrade! I was sitting in the back of Twilite Lounge. A typical night out at the bar developed into an experience that both inspired and struck the audience. … read more

Feeling Creative? Go Out For a Cocktail

Feeling Creative? Go Out For a Cocktail
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Five years ago, members of the AIGA’s board realized that there were a lot of different types of creativity in Salt Lake Valley and decided that a support system for people so inclined was a good idea. … read more

Good Standing: Designing a Native Story of Faith and Love

Good Standing: Designing a Native Story of Faith and Love
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Matthew Greene’s Good Standing is a creative take on the traditional, single-performer method with an unusual set design, intensely personal character portrayal and a story with roots that run deep for its collaborators and community. … read more

The Art of the Side Hustle with Two Adobe Designers: Kassie Scribner

The Art of the Side Hustle with Two Adobe Designers:...
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As a child, Kassie Scribner learned embroidery from her grandmother, a hobby she eventually returned to as an adult. For Scribner, her work at Adobe is a striking contrast from the simplicity of embroidery, but it’s a difference she embraces. … read more