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BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS

Our Mission is to enrich, empower and support Moab Artists and to build community through the arts.

The discussion of ethics in the art world has a different meaning to each of us. Climbing the ladder of success is taken very seriously by those climbing. Those who reach the top have to watch who is climbing up behind them. There are only so many options for getting to the top of one’s career by the standards set up by the gate keepers. Gate keepers have their own set of rules to climb by. With everyone rushing to the top, and with only so many slots to fill, ethics often get overlooked.

The members of Gallery Moab take a different approach. The current members and alumni members are proud of our mission statement. "To enrich, empower and support Moab Artists and to build community through the arts."

  Evening Reflections by Peggy Harty, pastel artist

Artists,  curators, galleries, funders and the art world are not merely a support structure. They are, rather, partners in your creative pursuit. The flattering aspect of Gallery Moab artists is their attitude of supporting and promoting the arts. They do not think the world owes them support. The gallery promotes respect for each artist and their space. Everyone has opinions and ideas of their own, and are not in the business of giving deference to ego. Having good relationships with colleagues is important, and a collaboration is much more gratifying for both parties. Listen to what others have to say, and consider your role in the relationship.

  Patio Person by Dell Crandall, scrap iron artist

Gallery Moab artists enjoy sharing their knowledge and encouraging new artists. If you know an artist whose work fits the prospectus of an exhibition, by all means, let us know. Artists who share information with each other get much further and develop excellent reputations. It is hard to be an artist, so be generous with your friends.

 Snow Covered by Margi Lucena, November Guest artist

When you visit our Gallery you will always meet an artist. Our artists man the gallery and work together to sell each others work.  Come in and say hello our friendly artist will answer questions and assist our art connoisseurs.  Our gallery will be supportive and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Gallery Moab appreciates our partnership with the community and patrons. 

  Chama Morning by Margie Lopez Read, Donation Art

Gallery Moab artists are not dictated to what kind of work they make. The Gallery promotes the "arts", it does not encourage you to paint like another artist, or asks you to make five more of those yellow paintings because they sell well. This kind of attitude decreases the value of important work and makes it appear as if you are just making work to sell instead of making work because it promotes art. We are not commercial artists, creativity before production as a commercial artist. Be true to your own vision.

  Quilted art by Janet Buckingham

Gallery Moab showcases a rich array of talent; photographs of the ever changing color and beauty of this country – paintings from abstract to realism, in oil, watercolor, pastel or acrylic –brilliant wildlife sculptures carved from rare woods or whimsical fired clay abstractions, elegant pottery, one of a kind jewelry -- you can discover it all in Gallery Moab. 

  White Pockets Milky Way by Robert McKendrick, photographer

You owe it to yourself to discover the artistic side of Moab.  Come in and visit with the artists.  One of us is there every day and we look forward to sharing the beauty of Canyon Country and the creativity of its artists 

  ceramicist Barb Gregoire

Please come and see us,

Your Gallery Moab Artists

Annie Bates, Karen Chatham, Larry Christensen, Mary Collar, Dell Crandall, Esther Duncan, Jeffrey Durrant, Nick Eason, Julie Foster, Barb Gregoire, Peggy Harty, Page Holland, Gayle Houston, Judith Lee, Taylor Liebman, Deborah McDermott, Robert McKendrick, Shari Michaud, Marsha Modine, Mudpie, Wendy Newman, Margie Lopez Read, Mike Porter, Sandi Snead, Robin Straub, Kate Thompson, Carolyn Tibbetts, Phil Wagner,  

  Reach for the Milky Way by Thea Nordling

Alumni - Victoria Fugit, Thea Nordling, Larry Thomas, Shari Michaud

"The idea is not to live forever, it is to create something that will." -- Andy Warhol