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Murals at the South West Utah Youth Center

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  Transforming Spaces with Art (column for Iron County Today, Aug. 20, 2026) By Sara Penny, CCAC Vice President Bringing color and inspiration into a building with mural art can transform attitudes. “   One Kind Act a Day  and   The Division of Juvenile Justice Youth Services  hosted a special event celebrating creativity, growth, and the transformative power of kindness. The unveiling included two murals created by youth from the local South West Utah Youth Center as part of a project teaching compassion, self-awareness, and kindness through art. These murals are more than just artwork. It's a symbol of community and a reflection of the positive change taking place within these young lives. It represents their voices, their potential, and their commitment to building a kinder world, beginning with themselves,” said Josie Thacker, Public Information Officer. The new mural shows the transition from winter to summer with inspirational quotes and resolute...
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Thanks to Everyone Involved in the Aug. 2026 Social

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Thanks to all who participated in the Aug. Social at the Johnson Arts Center.  We learned about a new art studio/gallery, the upcoming Alice in Wonderland ballet, value of school music program, season announcements, and literary book group update. Plus yummy refreshments from Ganache-d. President Roger Gold with Sally Hunter Jensen and Amy Gold. Part of the cast for the Festival City Ballet came and shared their plans. Next project is Alice and Wonderland. More information at  https://www.festivalcityballet.org/ The Mad Hatter and Alice for upcoming ballet Andrea Anderton shared her vision of her classes and exhibits at the Creative Focus Studio upstairs in the Boomers Building. More information:  https://creativefocus-studio.square.site/ Sara Hales recounted a successful mini-grant project using recorders to teach basic music concepts with the added advantages of teamwork, listening skills, and increased student confidence. Southern Utah String Quartet performed.  T...
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2026 Entry Forms for the Art and Photo Contests, Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival

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Updated entry forms for 2026 for the Art and Photo Contests in conjunction with the Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival. For fillable form or for questions contact cedarcityartscouncil@gmail.com These contests are for kindergarten through high school. The exhibit will be at the Diamond Z arena on October 23 and 24, 2026. Twelve pieces will be exhibited at the Cedar City Library. The Festival provides the prize money and the contests are coordinated by the Cedar City Arts Council. Thanks to everyone who makes this possible. Previous contests on this blog. The most recent is at  2025 Art and Photo Contest Exhibit  
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Social Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. at the Johnson Center: You are Invited

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Arts Council Invites You to Aug. 18 Social By Sara Penny Cedar City: Your Cedar City Arts Council invites you to a summer Social on Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Center, 59 N. 100 West. This free public event links the community to local artists. Presenters share their music and art at the Socials.      Andrea Anderton will introduce her new art offering. “Creative Focus Studio is a Art Classroom and Fine Art Gallery dedicated to providing immersive art experiences for ALL types of creatives. From featuring a variety of different artists and curating a wide range of styles in our gallery, to providing quality art classes and experiences to those wanting to become more artistic themselves, there are plenty of opportunities to become creatively inspired within our walls! It is located at 5 N Main #305, in the upstairs of Boomer's building,” said Anderton.      We are excited to showcase the Festival City Ballet at our upcoming Social on Tuesday...
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July 2026 Final Friday Art Walk

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the July Final Friday Art Walk. Our next one is Aug. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. Map below the photos.  (Photos by Brian Penny, Steve Yates, and Sara Penny)   Add the new studio "Creative Focus Studio" to your walk. It is upstairs in the Boomer's Building on the corner of Main and Center. 
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