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paulr

Summer’s here and that means painting outdoors!  Utrecht has everything you need to get out and and get creative.  Below is the flyer for our Summer Sale which runs from June 1 to August 15.  (If you need a portable easel, check out the amazing deals that can’t be beat on page 4.)

 (Click on image to make it larger, and print page 4 if you want to use the coupon.)

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paulr

You still have time to hurry in and save big on Utrecht Paints, Pads, and Easels.  Sale ends Saturday May 30.

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paulr

Lots of fun was had at our weekend screenprinting demo!  If you missed it and still want to learn how to screenprint, you don’t have to wait for another demo.  Simply drop by the store and we’ll show you how to get started.

Here are a few pics of the fun we had:

(someone got a little too close to the screen)

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Wow!  Did we have a lot of fun last night.

Friday May 8 was the Sugarhouse Stroll where local businesses stayed open late to host events and art showings.  The event was well attended and the weather was perfect.  Folks paraded from shop to shop to view the work of local artists, consume tasty treats, and I even saw a few folks sampling some wine (sshhh).

Here at Utrecht we showed the artwork of some of our talented staff members and hosted some painting events for those folks who came to visit.  We had tables set up complete with paints, brushes, and canvases for budding artists to test their skills in painting a masterpiece to take home with them.  We were amazed at what some first-timers produced.  (I think some of them were amazed as well!)

We also dedicated a large portion of our floor space to a giant canvas and encouraged our visitors to add their artisitic touch by squirting, spraying, dripping, and dribbling various colors of paint in the style of Jackson Pollock.  Some people were shy and dripped a little paint, some were bold and went at it with full gusto!  It was fun to see how everyone who painted put so much thought into their strokes.  The funniest part was when a parent let his little girl squirt the paint while he held her above the canvas and moved her around like a paint brush.

All in all, everyone had a blast.  We can’t wait to do it again next year!  Here are a few pictures:

The Finished Piece

Drop by the store to see it in person!

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paulr

To celebrate its 60th anniversary Utrecht Art Supplies is partnering with American Artist Magazine to present the Utrecht Art Supply 60th Anniversary Art Competition. Works of art created in the categories of oil, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media will be accepted, and $12,500 in total prizes will be awarded, including a $3,000 cash award to the Grand Prize winner. Thirty-six total finalists will be chosen, with 24 receiving merit certificates and 12 receiving Utrecht ArtSmart cards with values up to $1,500.

Entries will be judged on quality, creativity, and originality by American Artist editors, Utrecht’s artist-in-residence, and professional artists from the New York City area. The contest begins April 13, deadline for entry is September 1, and winners will be announced October 1.

For more information, or to enter the contest and upload your image, visit www.utrechtart.com/contest.

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paulr

Do you know a better way to celebrate an Anniversary than with bargains on Art Supplies?  Neither do we!

 Click on the link below to print out some money saving coupons that you can use at the Salt Lake City Utrecht Store during our Anniversary month of April.

(Click a page to make it bigger, then print)

Stop by soon…we won’t start the party ’til you get here!

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paulr

Lots to do.  Lots to see:

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Niles Vallejo Hagemann

“Catching Glimpses”

Charley Hafen Jewlers

1409 S 900 E

SLC

March 19 - April 14

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Craig Secrist / Quinn Allen

“Art Show”

Trolley Square 2nd Floor

March 20

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PooR YoRick Studio

Various Artists

126 W Crystal Ave (2590 S)

March 27 - 28

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Heather Barron / Kim Brown

Artists Reception

Coda Galler

804 Main St, Park City

March 27, 6-9pm

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Blue Critchfield

Art Show

University City

2556 Washingotn Blvd, Ogden

March 6,7,13,14,20,21

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Sylvia Ramachandran

“Passage to Nineveh”

The Gallery at Library Square, Level 4

Feb 28 - April 11

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Paul Heath / Donna Pence

“Different Places, Different Media”

Gallery Stroll

March 13 - April 4

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Bill Lee

Art Show

Tanner Fram Gallery

230 S 500 W #105

March 20 - April 14

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Tyler Vance

“Monument”

Tippets Gallery

Chase Fine Arts Center

4000 Old Main Hill

Logan, Utah

March 16 - 20

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“Legacy”

Various Artists

1383 S 900 W

Feb 2 - March 31

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Shelli Thompson

“Wallpaper & Tape”

No Brow Coffee

315 E Broadway (300 S)

March 20

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Gary Vlasic

“Mixed Media”

Phillips Gallery

444 E 200 S

March 20 - April 10

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Our Spring Sale is now on, with great buys on Canvas, Paper, Frames, Easels, and much more! 

Here is your online copy of our Spring Sale Flyer

Prices are good now through May 31, 2009

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