To celebrate a quarter-century of creativity, community, and color, the Sears Art Museum at Utah Tech University will host The 25th Anniversary Dixie Watercolor Society Exhibition, a juried art show and sale honoring the region’s rich watercolor tradition.
The exhibition opens with a public reception on November 21 from 5:30 to 7 PM and continues through January 9, 2026. Admission to both the reception and the exhibition is free and open to the public. The Sears Art Museum, located in the Eccles Fine Arts Center on the Utah Tech campus, is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The museum will be closed November 27–28 and portions of December for the holidays. For the full schedule, visit searsart.com.
Guests at the opening reception can enjoy light refreshments and desserts provided by Mary’s Cheesecakes and Moore N More Popcorn while browsing more than 150 original watercolor paintings created by members of the Dixie Watercolor Society. The exhibition highlights the diversity and vitality of Southern Utah’s watercolor artists, featuring everything from red-rock landscapes and expressive portraits to still lifes and abstract works. All pieces are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the society’s educational and community programs.
“This exhibition is a wonderful testament to the thriving art scene in Southern Utah,” said James Peck, director and curator of the Sears Art Museum. “We’re fortunate to have so many gifted watercolorists in our region. This show brings them together in one place and celebrates both their talent and their generosity.”
Founded in 2001, the Dixie Watercolor Society has grown from a small group of local artists into a vibrant nonprofit organization with more than 200 members. Through exhibitions, workshops, and outreach programs, the society continues to nurture and advance watercolor painting across Southern Utah.
“The Dixie Watercolor Society is thrilled to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special fall show at the Sears Art Museum,” said Virginia Howard, president of the Dixie Watercolor Society. “Featuring works from over 50 talented member artists, this exhibition highlights the creativity and spirit of our community. We invite the public to join us in experiencing this beautiful showcase at such a wonderful venue.”
In conjunction with the show, the Eccles Grand Foyer will feature Highlights from the Sears Art Museum Collection: Watercolors from the West, an exhibition of historic and contemporary works drawn from the university’s permanent collection.
For more information, visit searsart.com or call 435-652-7909.
