Cedar City presents first Final Friday Art Walk of 2019
by Shay Baruffi-Jensen
The Cedar City Arts Council will present Final Friday Art Walks June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, and Sept. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, art demonstrations, and exhibits. The first Final Friday Art Walk of the season will be a fun-filled event for the entire family. The Final Friday Art Walks are free events, and the exhibits are open throughout the summer.
The upcoming Art Walk will feature multiple performing artists including Washburn Family Band, Cedar Mountain Duo, Southern Utah Handbell Choir, Jay Jackson, Bill & Loretta Westbrook, Adam Kadmon, Sofie Scaletta, and Late Night Brass. Performances will be presented throughout the evening in designated locations.
The first Final Friday Art Walk also features diverse artists. There will be artist demonstrations and exhibits from the Sagebrush Fiber Artisans Guild on the lawn at 100 West and Center, including displays by Andrew Baruffi, Steven Dunn, Larry Laskowski, Hanna Dawson, Cab Creations, Lydia Brescia, and Sunshine Pearl Dives Jewelry.
The Southern Utah Museum of Art, Art Works Gallery and Artisans Gallery will host artist exhibits in harmony with these Final Friday Art Walks and present musical performances. The Cedar Mountain Duo and The Southern Utah Handbell Choir will perform at SUMA with Megan Nelson painting on site. Sofie Scaletta will perform at ArtWorks gallery and Red Acre Farm will have farm made goodies available. Natalie Young’s “almost rural” photographs are exhibited Artisans Gallery will host Bill & Loretta Westbrook and Adam Kadmon. Late Night Brass will be between IG Winery and Park Place on Center Street with the Washburn Family Band near the artists at the corner of 100 W and Center Street. Joey Favino will do art demonstrations at Stone Path with Jay Jackson providing music.
A new feature for June 28 is a free historic downtown walking tour at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Center Street and Main Street, next to the Boomer’s building. The tour will be led by local historian Ryan Paul. All are welcome, and pictures and questions are encouraged. For more information contact Ryan Paul at Frontier Homestead State Park.
For updates about featured artists and musicians, visit the Cedar City Art Walk page.
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