Cedar City Arts Council Updates

  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...

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...