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2017 Fine Art & Faith Inaugural Exhibition


Theme: "​Zion must Increase in Beauty and in Holiness"
Doctrine & Covenants 82:14
​a fine art exhibition of original paintings and sculptures
featuring the artworks of 54 highly acclaimed Latter-day Saint artists
Painting: Be Still My Soul, Joshua Clare
It is an  honor to present the 2017 Fine Art & Faith Inaugural Exhibition—an extraordinary collection of reverential and devotional artworks with the anticipation of uplifting everyone who steps in the doors to view these magnificent works. We express gratitude to all who have made this event possible—to each devoted artist, to our guest jurors, and to our venue host Eugene Needham for generously providing gallery space and sales staff at the spacious Logan Fine Art Gallery in the heart of downtown Cache Valley, Utah.  Please come and enjoy!

Exhibition Executive Council
Vern Swanson, chairman
Cynthia Dye, curatorial director
​Herman du Toit, education director

​Opening Reception for Artists and the Public: Friday, May 12, 5—8pm​​
Exhibition Dates: May 12—August 31, 2017
Hours: Monday—Saturday, 10am—6pm
60 West 100 North
Logan, Utah 84321
​(435) 753-0333


Guest​ Jurors


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"Garden of the Empty Tomb" by Linda Curley Christensen
Linda Curley Christensen
LINDA CURLEY CHRISTENSEN has received substantial attention painting for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at their Conference Center, South Visitors' Center, and temples throughout the world, as well as heading a mural team. Linda believes familiar scenes and people around us all the time are waiting for the right moment and the right light to illuminate their beauty, thus giving a rare glimpse of their soul. The artist considers this a rare jewel gained from her years of painting—the ability to search for and find that beauty.​
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"King of Love, My Shepherd" by Julie Rogers
​​Julie Rogers
JULIE ROGERS studied fine art at Brigham Young University. What sets her apart from other artists is her unique ability to capture the light of the soul. “I love to record the simple things people do each day and capture the emotion of the moment. I love to paint light as it dances around a subject, especially the human figure. It is my desire to not only paint the physical being, but the personality and sense of soul.” Julie has always been especially drawn to paint the stories of the pioneers. 
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"Colorful Garden" by Kent Wallis
​Kent Wallis
KENT R. WALLIS received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Utah State University in Business Administration in 1969, but after working for six years in the fields of marketing and finance he renewed an old hobby—painting. Kent's superbly executed paintings blend the schools of romantic realism and impressionism. Self-taught, his development as an artist was instinctive, his use of color and composition lend themselves to an incredible beauty which reflects intensity, and yet, a gentle inspirational calm and strength.

​Exhibition Artists


Adam Abram
Robert Barrett
Wulf Barsh
​​Joseph Brickey
Blair Buswell
Larry Christensen
Linda Curley Christensen
​Joshua Clare
Michael Coleman
Niki Covington
​Downy Doxey-Marshall
Barbara Edwards
Glen Edwards
​​​Annette Everett
Ortho Fairbanks (1925–2015)
​Glenda Gleave
​​Michael Aaron Hall​​​​
​Ben Hammond
Jeff Hein
Glen Hopkinson
​John Hughes
​Richard Hull
​Angela Johnson
​James Johnson
Richard Jolley
​Gary Kapp
​​Justin Kunz
Roger Loveless
Howard Lyon
Michael Malm
​​Robert McKay
Anne Marie Oborn
​Garth Oborn
Del Parson
​Clark Kelley Price
​Walter Rane
​​​​​Sandra Rast​
J. Kirk Richards
Julie Rogers
​Al Rounds
Mary Sauer
​A.D. Shaw
Dennis Smith
Gary Smith
Liz Lemon Swindle
​LeRoy Transfield
​Kraig Varner
Albin Veselka
Kent Wallis
​William Whitaker
Dan Wilson
Larry Winborg
Simon Winegar​
​Lester Yocum

Award Recipients


Directors' Award 
Niki Covington, Christ Calling Peter and Andrew
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Master's Award
Adam Abram, The Dawn of Transcendence
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Master's Award
Joseph Brickey, The Firstborn
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Master's Award
Joshua Clare, Be Still My Soul
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Master's Award
Justin Kunz, Of Such Is the Kingdom of God
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Award of Excellence
Blair Buswell, Reflection
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Award of Excellence
Ben Hammond, Look and Live
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Award of Excellence
Jeff Hein, White Lace and Feathers
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Award of Excellence
​Michael Malm, Whisper
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Award of Excellence
Gary Smith, The Last Supper
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Award of Excellence
Walter Rane, The Light of the World
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Award of Merit
Robert Barrett
Michael Coleman
Annette Everett
Michael Aaron Hall
Angela Johnson
Del Parson
J. Kirk Richards
Mary Sauer
A.D. Shaw
Dennis Smith
Liz Lemon Swindle
Kraig Varner
Albin Veslka
William Whitaker
Larry Winborg

Honorable Mention
Wulf Barsh
Larry Christensen
Linda C. Christensen
Downy Doxey-Marshall
Barbara Edwards
Glen Edwards
Ortho Rollin Fairbanks (1925-2015)
Glenda Gleave
Glen Hopkinson
John Hughes
Richard Hull
James Johnson
Richard Jolley
Gary Kapp
Roger Loveless
Howard Lyon
Robert McKay
Anne Marie Oborn
Garth Oborn
Clark Kelley Price
Sandra Rast
Julie Rogers
Al Rounds
LeRoy Transfield
Kent Wallis
Dan Wilson
Simon Winegar
Lester Yocum

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  • About ACA
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    • Founding Directors
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      • 2020 First Vision Gallery
      • 2020 Faithful Saints Gallery
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