Guide to Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll
A list of where to find art exhibits, live music, and other happenings during Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll in November.
By Deann Armes
ARTS & CULTURE
“‘Tis the Season,” original watercolor by Amelia Morgan (@ in_living_watercolor) on exhibit (and for sale) at The Bonneville during the November art stroll, 221 25th Street. Image provided
Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll is tonight – a beautiful evening to be on the streets of Ogden sprinkled with orange, red, and brown fallen leaves. Take the trolley around town to these key spots and experience Ogden’s wonderful world of art and music this blustery November night.
HISTORIC 25th STREET (Wall to Grant Avenue)
Ogden Union Station – Community Art Show: Fandom Exhibit, Living Heritage Holidays and Traditions, produced by the Museums at Union Station, and Myra Powell Gallery: Islamic Architecture Along the Silk Road, A Community Exhibit produced by the Al-Mustafa, Foundation of Utah, 2501 Wall Avenue
Cara Koolmees Gallery – 2023 calendars, prints, cards, and original paintings, 256 Historic 25th Street
Gallery 25 – Artwork by Michelle Montierth and her students. Live music by John Burrows, award-winning folk-rock singer/songwriter and Steve Wilson, 268 25th Street
The Bonneville Space – Amelia Morgan exhibit, local watercolorist, original paintings for sale, 221 25th Street
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD (22nd to 27th Street)
The Local Artisan Collective – Featured artist Rene Venegas, Galleon’s Gold Jewelry. Classes, demos, giveaways from over a dozen local artisans, 2371 Kiesel
Ave.
Hilton Garden Inn – Daniel Sanchez exhibit, Ogden native, modern art, 2271 Washington Blvd.
EAST 25TH STREET (above Washington Boulevard)
Dumke Arts Plaza – Chakaia Booker exhibit, 2510 S. Washington Boulevard
Ogden Contemporary Arts – Painting Sculpture Installation, by Utah Division of Arts and Museums, 455 25th Street
Art Box – featured artist Jonny Tanner, The Monarch, 455 25th St.
The Monarch – Open Studio Night, beer garden and over 40 artist studios, 455 25th St.
Van Sessions (7–9 pm) – a live audience music podcast with local bands Two Headed Trout and Hectic Hobo, folk/Americana music, The Monarch, 455 25th St.
Art (Open) House (5-7 pm) – Local artist exhibit: Darryl Erdmann, inside a historic home currently on the market, 2164 Jefferson Avenue
Eccles Community Art Center (5-9 pm) – Exhibit Opening: “A Framework of Spirituality and World Religions Statewide Competition,” 2580 Jefferson Avenue
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Union Gallery at Student Union – Day of the Dead Altar, Sponsored by WSU Ballet Folklórico and Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME), Free Hot Chocolate and Pan De Muerto (Bread of Dead), Sugar Skulls and frosting to decorate, Catrina/Llorona Contest (Adult and children contest), Flower Making, Folk Music, Making Skull/Hand Warmers- First Come, First Served, 3910 W Campus Dr.
Shaw Gallery – Current exhibit: Buster Simpson - “Constructs for the Anthropocene,” a solo exhibition by renowned Seattle-based American sculptor and environmental artist, last chance to see it, 3964 W Campus Dr.
Note: Maps are available at The Corner, the little white building on the corner of 25th Street and Washington. There may be more happenings not listed. Have fun exploring!