ST. GEORGE — After a lengthy closure to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the St. George Art Museum has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures intended to protect museum visitors and staff. The museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM; admission is free through the end of May.
“We want our museum to be a haven for denizens of the arts, a place to breed curiosity and cultivate creativity,” said Gary Sanders, Manager and Curator of the St. George Art Museum. “That said, safety is our highest priority. Every member of our staff will undergo a symptom check before they begin their shift and they will wear face coverings. For our potential visitors, we ask that if you are showing any signs of illness please do not come, and we encourage those who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 to remain at home.”
The museum will be open to museum members and the general public. Group visits, such as those that may arrive on a commercial bus, are not allowed.
The City also recently created a virtual museum tour online to allow those unable to attend in person the opportunity to see the museum’s pieces.
“We want as many people as possible to enjoy our art,” Sanders added.
On exhibit in the mezzanine and legacy galleries is “Bloom: Celebrating Strands of Transformation.” Painted Hills Fiber Artists and Desert Designers come together through the manipulation of cloth and thread to share their interpretations of “Bloom” – the remarkable beauty, freshness, and vigor of achievement of artistic potential.
Painted Hills Fiber Artists create beautiful fiber artwork using various types of fibers, fabrics, quilts, and other materials that result in a unique type of art that may be new to many viewers. They use a wide range of materials, sewing techniques, coloring, and hand painting to create their special brand of art and are particularly well suited to capturing the colors, textures, and feelings of southern Utah.
On exhibit in the Main Gallery are a collection of St. George Art Festival acquisitions.
The St. George Art Festival began in 1980, showcasing the many artists who call St. George their home. Each year the City acquires art from the annual festival for the City’s permanent art collection. This practice has allowed the city to grow its collection of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces from local, regional, and nationally known artists.
More information and virtual tours, visit www.sgcity.org/artmuseum
