Frontier Homestead State Park’s exhibition, “Snapshots: Highlights from the Springville Museum of Art’s Family Vacation,” will be on display from Monday, Jan. 25 through April 30. Through vintage-inspired artwork from Stephanie Deer, travel posters by John Clark, works by southern Utah artist Jim Jones, and traditional Utah landscapes from the Springville museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition will recreate a mid-century vacation. By exploring this amazing collection, families will visit memories of those who hit the open road in post-war America and inspire younger visitors to visit these places on their own.
Family vacations boomed in post-war America. Amidst talk of nuclear conflict, packing the kids in the car and seeing the sites that defined the United States promoted family togetherness and national pride. In Utah, families came together to explore the state’s lakes, canyons, ghost towns, and national parks.
“Family Vacation has been a delightful exhibition at the Springville Museum of Art,” said Rita Wright, director of the Springville Museum of Art. “Families reminisce about their travels and vacations while enjoying the scenic beauty and depictions of place in the works of art. We are particularly pleased to invite Frontier Homestead State Park into that fun conversation by sharing highlights of the exhibition with them. It’s a perfect museum for sharing the joys of vacationing in Utah!”
“Throughout 2016 the National Parks and partnering organizations will be celebrating the National Park Service Centennial with a variety of events,” said Todd Prince, manager of Frontier Homestead State Park. “The national parks in our area and Utah State Parks draw millions of visitors from around the world each year; throughout Utah are hidden treasures, amazing opportunities for adventure and a rich world to explore. We are pleased to host Family Vacation as part of this celebration.”
For more information call (435) 586-9290, visit the museum’s Facebook page or frontierhomestead.org. Frontier Homestead is located at 635 N. Main St. in Cedar City.
