Author: Art Around the Corner

Art Around the Corner Foundation is involved with a new art project involving local utility boxes.

Watch the Utility Boxes Art Project on MeTV’s Utah & Me hosted by Melissa Anderson

City of St. George Arts Page

ST. GEORGE—Throughout this year the State of Utah is celebrating everyone and everything that have helped shape Utah during the past 125 years, and all the indigenous peoples who lived in the region for thousands of years before statehood. Selected artists throughout the region will design prints for utility boxes located throughout the Arts and Events District of downtown St. George, depicting scenes from throughout the city’s history.

Those interested in creating artwork are encouraged to apply here.

“St. George has a unique story to tell in its multiple dinosaur fossil sites to the traditions of the Anasazi and Paiute peoples and the many pioneer-era buildings, wagons, and photographs,” said Michelle Graves, Leisure Services Deputy Director of Arts and Events. “In addition to the descendants of native people and Latter-Day Saints pioneers, St. George is home to a growing and diverse population, which include Hispanic, Polynesian, African-American, and Asian people. We want the art to reflect every aspect of our history.”

Since becoming a state in 1896, Utah has evolved into a crossroads for America and a vital economic hub of the Rocky Mountains. This project ties together Utah’s history and the forces that shaped the landscape and vibrant culture of St. George.

The request for proposal (RFP) period ends August 2. More information on the RFP can be found here.

The designs will be printed professionally and installed on the utility boxes in November. Each artist will be asked to create a digital version of their piece with their own descriptions and inspirations. The work will be documented and commemorated in print and in a public celebration toward the end of this year at the St. George Art Museum.

“Art is not just about creating something pretty to look at. It can be about starting conversations and creating dialogue about our history and our future,” said Emily Reed, Community Arts Manager for the City of St. George. “Taking something mundane like utility boxes and turning them into eye-catching art brings awareness and appreciation for various aspects of life.”

More information

Visit www.sgcity.org/arts

Visit the Arrowhead Gallery at 68 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah (in the historic Electric Theater Center) to see and purchase beautiful small-scale sculptures that are currently for sale!

These pieces were created by renowned artists from across the United States, many of whom have full-sized sculptures in our current 2021-22 Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.

The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can see photos and pricing for each piece below.

Fall Falcon

Morgan Clements
$1,341

Prairie Sentinel

Morgan Clements
$1,341

Amazing Grace

Cheryl Collins
$858

Tree of Life

Cheryl Collins
$965

Generations 2

Karen Coburn
$456

Generations 3

Karen Coburn
$456

World In Balance

Kimber Fiebiger
$1,609

Second Position

Jim Green
$1,931

Fibonacci Fox

Fritz Hoppe
$563

Offering the Bison Skull

Fritz Hoppe
$3,057

Longhorn

Fritz Hoppe
$3,486

Run

Dana Kuglin
$500

Sharing Strength

Jason Millward
$965

Reaching

Richard Pankratz
$2,574

Baby Chinlone

Christopher Thomson
$1,073

Diversion

Dan Toone
$536

At the Moon

Josh Toone
$215

Reference

Josh Toone
$215

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  Fall Falcon

  Morgan Clements
  $1,341
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  Prairie Sentinel

  Morgan Clements
  $1,341
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  Amazing Grace

  Cheryl Collins
  $858
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  Tree of Life

  Cheryl Collins
  $965
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  Generations 2

  Karen Coburn
  $456
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  Generations 3

  Karen Coburn
  $456
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  World In Balance

  Kimber Fiebiger
  $1,609
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  Second Position

  Jim Green
  $1,931
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  Fibonacci Fox

  Fritz Hoppe
  $563
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  Offering the Bison Skull

  Fritz Hoppe
  $3,057
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  Longhorn

  Fritz Hoppe
  $3,486
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  Run

  Dana Kuglin
  $500
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  Sharing Strength

  Jason Millward
  $965
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  Reaching

  Richard Pankratz
  $2,574
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  Baby Chinlone

  Christopher Thomson
  $1,073
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  Diversion

  Dan Toone
  $536
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  At the Moon

  Josh Toone
  $215
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  Reference

  Josh Toone
  $215

Please contact the Arrowhead Gallery at (435) 628-9592 with any inquiries or to make a purchase.

You can learn more about the individual artists by viewing our current outdoor collection: https://artaroundthecorner.org/current-collection/

A small portion of each sale will go to the Art Around the Corner Foundation to help in our ongoing mission to bring beautiful outdoor art to the St. George area!  

City, Tourism & IRONMAN Officials to be Available  

St. George, Utah (March 10, 2021) – The roundabout at Main and Tabernacle Streets in St. George is  about to see a familiar symbol become a more permanent fixture. It’s an icon that has become known all  over the world and in a very personal way to the citizens of Washington County for the past 10 years. As  a precursor to the IRONMAN 70.3 North American Pro Championship race in May and the area’s first  IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in September, a symbolic IRONMAN M-dot sculpture is set to be  installed on Saturday morning. 

A meet-and-greet introductory event will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 15 at the site of the sculpture. Executives from the IRONMAN team will be in attendance, including Diana Bertsch, Senior  Vice President World Championship Events, who will oversee the 70.3 World Championship race in  September. Key public officials and IRONMAN representatives will provide brief remarks at the gathering and will be available for interviews. 

“We live in a land of endurance, and we host one of the most scenic and challenging endurance races  on earth,” said Kevin Lewis, Director of the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office. “Across the  globe, this race showcases the characteristics of the area and the enduring qualities of people who live  here. This new work of art is a symbol of all that this event means to our community and a tribute to  what our community inspires in race participants all over the world.” 

Built by Rick and Josh Prazen, the sculpture has four sides, featuring a part of the triathlon – swim, bike,  and run – on each of three sides, and the IRONMAN logo on the fourth. “We are very honored to have  this sculpture showcased to the world,” said sculpture artist Josh Prazen. It has been an incredible  experience, especially working with the city and the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office to bring  this vision to life.” 

The piece was commissioned cooperatively by the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office and the  City of St. George to further the IRONMAN legacy, and pay tribute to St. George as an established  IRONMAN destination. Over 10 years the annual event has brought nearly $100 million in direct  economic impact to the area. The sculpture will be a centerpiece for the celebrations surrounding the  IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship coming September 17 and 18. It will serve as a focal point for  photography, media coverage, selfies and other memories, as it graces the finish line. 

The sculpture joins more than 30 original pieces and 3D works of art are being installed in St. George  this month, courtesy of the Art Around the Corner Foundation. The M-dot will be on display in the  round-about throughout 2021, then moved to a permanent location to commemorate the World  Championship Event. 

Photos of the in-shop creation of the sculpture, as well as photos and footage of the  installation (happening Saturday) will be available at https://bit.ly/3v7BmkM. 

About Greater Zion 

Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Greater Zion is a destination that offers more than  2,400 square miles of adventure and inspiration. Zion National Park, the fourth most visited  National Park in the United States, is the premier attraction, but Zion is only the beginning.  

Home to the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Greater Zion is a world-class  destination for sporting events, conferences and meetings. The Greater Zion Convention &  Tourism Office is a transient-room-tax-funded entity of Washington County, Utah. 

About St. George 

The hub of Southern Utah, St. George is surrounded by gorgeous red cliffs, manicured green  golf courses, and 300 days of sunshine each year. The city bustles with many specialty shops,  an enclosed mall, the Dixie Convention Center, a hospital with a world-class cancer research  center, St. George Regional Airport, and many fine dining establishments. 

About Art Around the Corner 

Since 2004, the Art Around the Corner Foundation (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit  organization) has partnered with the City of St. George to select and install high-end public  art in the Historic Downtown district, with new installations taking place in April of each year.  In 2019, the footprint of the AACF outdoor sculpture gallery expanded to include  installations at St. George City Hall, Dixie Regional Medical Center, and other sites, making  art available for the larger community to enjoy and appreciate. In its 16 years of existence,  the Art Around the Corner has facilitated nearly $1 million in sales of public art, while the City  of St. George and Washington County have purchased numerous sculptures for their  permanent collections. 

About the artists: Richard and Josh Prazen 

Richard Prazen is a third generation blacksmith and has widely influenced the metal artistic  community for the last 20 years. Richard and his son, Josh, combined to create the majestic  IRONMAN art piece. Richard currently oversees the metal art program for Salt Lake  Community College and enjoys sharing his knowledge of this almost lost trade. Richard’s  company, Reflections From The Forge, can accommodate any commissioned sculpture  piece, large and small, from contemporary to realistic, as well as artistic two dimensional wall  murals, custom furniture, and any other challenging concept in metal. His work includes birds  of prey, Native American and Christmas art. 

For more information, please visit GreaterZion.com

For more information on the St. George IRONMAN, visit: 

https://www.ironman.com/im703-st-george and www.facebook.com/IMStGeorge