Dad by Deveren Farley

Article: ‘Dad’ the dragon sculpture by Deveren Farley makes a permanent home in Bountiful, Utah

According to Fox 13, “‘Dad‘ was created by Utah artist Deveren Farley. His scales are made from about 1,100 Utah license plates, and his wings are made from street signs.

“’Dad’ is named after the artist’s father, and we’re honored to have him in our town square, which really was designed with family in mind,” said Hill.

Bountiful was leasing ‘Dad’ from St. George, but just last week, city councilors decided to purchase the dragon and make Bountiful Dad’s permanent home.

“I’ve been really surprised at how many people love it and how many people have come back to see it and posted about it,” said Kendalyn Harris, Mayor of Bountiful.

Recently, the city started bringing uplifting pieces of public art to the downtown area, said Harris.

“It really helps bring kind of a whimsical, fun nature and educational component,” she said. “It’s a fun way to get people to come out and to get talking.”

Dad by Deveren Farley
Dad by Deveren Farley

Source article: https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/dad-the-dragon-sculpture-makes-permanent-home-in-bountiful

Bird Woman by Cheryl Collins and Trent Ripplinger

News: ‘Bird Woman’ with 20-foot wingspan replaces roundabout dragon in St. George

Bird Woman by Cheryl Collins and Trent Ripplinger
Bird Woman by Cheryl Collins and Trent Ripplinger

According to a recent article by Jessi Bang at St. George News, “From a 100-pound bronze tortoise to a 12-foot-tall bird woman, Art Around the Corner has gone big this year, and you’ll want to stroll downtown to see the new artwork for yourself. On Saturday, Art Around the Corner began its 19th year by installing nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art in Historic Town Square and Main Street, with additional pieces placed at the St. George Regional Hospital. The program coordinates with artists to bring their pieces to St. George and display them along city streets, in parks, inside and outside the City Hall and the hospital.”

Bird Woman by Cheryl Collins and Trent Ripplinger

Video: 2023 Installation – Art Around the Corner

By Melissa Anderson – Community Education Channel

Art Around the Corner reveals new art sculptures in 19th season in downtown St. George

ST. GEORGE, Utah – (4/1/2023) – Celebrating 19 years, Art Around the Corner installed the newest displayed works in downtown St. George on Saturday. Art Around the Corner is a non-profit organization funded through donations and the Washington County RAP tax bringing diverse art pieces to the area on loan for one year. Artists from across the country brought their latest original sculptures and pieces and talked about what inspired them on these latest creations.

30 Sculptures from 2022 Gallery

News: Free outdoor Art Around the Corner gallery returns to St. George

According to a recent article by The Spectrum & Daily News, “St. George’s popular outdoor sculpture gallery Art Around the Corner makes its return this spring, with a full collection of pieces set for installation on April 1. The new collection is planned to feature nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art, installed along the parks and sidewalks in the city’s historic downtown district, with some going in at the St. George Regional Hospital. Now in its 19th year, Art Around the Corner is run by an all-volunteer nonprofit that coordinates with artists to bring their pieces to St. George and have them displayed along city streets, in parks, and in and around City Hall. Those interested can take a self-guided tour or download a map from the group’s website, artaroundthecorner.org.

30 Sculptures from 2022 Gallery
30 Sculptures from our 2022 gallery · photography by Joseph Cowdell
Dad by Deveren Farley Installation Day, 9 April 2022

News: Highly-Anticipated Sculpture Collection To Be Updated Throughout St. George

According to a recent article by The Independent, “In keeping with a 19-year tradition, the Art Around the Corner Foundation (AACF) is once again partnering with the City of St. George to bring world-class public art to town. On April 1, nearly 30 new sculptures and works of 3D art will be installed in Historic Town Square and Main Street, with additional works to be placed at St. George Regional Hospital.”

Dad by Deveren Farley Installation Day, 9 April 2022
“Dad” by Deveren Farley installation 9 April 2022 · photograph by Joseph Cowdell
AAC Call To Action Postcard social

2023 Call for Entry • Art Around the Corner Wants YOU!

2022 Call for Entry - Art Around the Corner

Yes, it’s that time again!

Submissions are being accepted for the 2023 Art Around the Corner Outdoor Sculpture Galleries, located in the heart of Historic Downtown St. George, Utah.

Be a part of one of the country’s most esteemed public art displays!

Deadline for entries: October 31, 2022

The deadline was extended to December 31, 2022

We look forward to seeing you – and your work – in St. George!

Dad by Deveren Farley - Photo by Joseph Cowdell

News: St. George 1-ups Salt Lake’s roundabout whale with a roundabout dragon

Dad by Deveren Farley - Photo by Joseph Cowdell
Dad by Deveren Farley · Photo by Joseph Cowdell
Dad by Deveren Farley · Photo by Joseph Cowdell

ST. GEORGE — While the installation of a giant whale in a Salt Lake City roundabout evoked much curiosity, the emergence of a sleeping dragon in historic downtown St. George might also make waves.

Deveren Farley, an artist who not only commissioned the statement dragon art piece but also seven other art sculptures that have been featured around the St. George area, told St. George News that the meaning of the dragon sculpture derives from enduring a loss. 

Titled Dad and constructed out of Utah license plates, Farley’s sculpture, installed in the roundabout at 200 North and Main Street on April 9, stands approximately 12 feet tall and over 8 feet wide, with a length from head to tail spanning 18 feet.

The idea for the piece came after Farley’s father’s death in May 2021. With Art Around the Corner in mind, he said he wanted to create something to honor his father, who had unknowingly served as a guide as he began his artistic pursuits…

Read the full St. George News Article  – St. George 1-ups Salt Lake’s roundabout whale with a roundabout dragon

2022 AAC Sculpture Installation

31 New Sculptures now in St. George, Utah

ST. GEORGE, Utah – (4/9/2022) – For the past 17 years, The Art Around the Corner Foundation has brought in artists works from across the country to display in a downtown outdoor sculpture gallery for the public to enjoy. Located mostly in the heart of St. George’s Historic downtown, 31 new sculptures were installed setting the stage for visual wonder and entertainment in the minds of the viewers. Artists loan their pieces of work to the foundation for a year hoping someone will like them so much they will want to purchase them for their own.

Watch Art Around the Corner Installations 2022 video on YouTube