Park City, Utah
The small town of Park City, tucked in to the Eastern side of the Wasach mountain range in central Utah, gained instant fame when it was selected to host the 2002 Winter Olympics. The friendly town manages to maintain it's small town feel and the historic district is a delight to wander through. Restaurants, galleries, craft distilleries and breweries are all within easy walking distance from each other. Winter sports reign supreme, if you're not there to ski do take time to visit the Olympics museum - fabulous art and information.
The picturesque old town has lovely walkways between streets, a ski lift in the center of town and loads of interesting galleries, eateries and pubs. A good place to start is the library housed in a beautifully restored old building. They showcase local artists work and many other activities. Stroll a short way up towards the Main Street to the studio of jeweller, Ron Butkovich. It's treasure trove of eclectic jewellery and Ron is interesting and a mine of information since he is an active community member.
A good place to set your meander up the Main Street is the Park City Gallery Association website, or booklet. Trove Gallery is a good start, the owner Jen Schumaker is friendly, knowledgeable about her artists and another mine of information on all things local. Terzian Gallery and Main Street Gallery are close by, but there is a wealth of choice in galleries. Do not miss the little Museum just near the Post Office. It is an informative, well done small museum and justifiably proud of it's content.
There is a Banksy mural, protected by perspect, tucked on a side wall off Main St.,and if you sit by the nearby bear scultpure, do rub his tummy.
All this walking, shopping and touring will be tiring, not to mention build up an appetite. A great place to recover over a good lunch is HighWest Distillery. Here's a tip, try their whiskey flight, so you can choose your favourite to sip later and to carry a bottle home with you.
Head out of town 12 miles East to the tiny village of Peoa for a visit the studio and gallery of artist William “Kranny” Kranstover based in a historic store. It is well worth the short trip but do phone ahead to be sure he will be in situ and available to receive you. His vibrant, large works are a treat. They have interesting stories and themes. On occasion there will be a visiting artist working with him. He is currently working on fixing up his sculpture studio in the same building, but it's going to be a while.
http://visitparkcity.com
http://parkcitygalleryassociation.com
rsbdesign.com
http://WJKart.com
The picturesque old town has lovely walkways between streets, a ski lift in the center of town and loads of interesting galleries, eateries and pubs. A good place to start is the library housed in a beautifully restored old building. They showcase local artists work and many other activities. Stroll a short way up towards the Main Street to the studio of jeweller, Ron Butkovich. It's treasure trove of eclectic jewellery and Ron is interesting and a mine of information since he is an active community member.
A good place to set your meander up the Main Street is the Park City Gallery Association website, or booklet. Trove Gallery is a good start, the owner Jen Schumaker is friendly, knowledgeable about her artists and another mine of information on all things local. Terzian Gallery and Main Street Gallery are close by, but there is a wealth of choice in galleries. Do not miss the little Museum just near the Post Office. It is an informative, well done small museum and justifiably proud of it's content.
There is a Banksy mural, protected by perspect, tucked on a side wall off Main St.,and if you sit by the nearby bear scultpure, do rub his tummy.
All this walking, shopping and touring will be tiring, not to mention build up an appetite. A great place to recover over a good lunch is HighWest Distillery. Here's a tip, try their whiskey flight, so you can choose your favourite to sip later and to carry a bottle home with you.
Head out of town 12 miles East to the tiny village of Peoa for a visit the studio and gallery of artist William “Kranny” Kranstover based in a historic store. It is well worth the short trip but do phone ahead to be sure he will be in situ and available to receive you. His vibrant, large works are a treat. They have interesting stories and themes. On occasion there will be a visiting artist working with him. He is currently working on fixing up his sculpture studio in the same building, but it's going to be a while.
http://visitparkcity.com
http://parkcitygalleryassociation.com
rsbdesign.com
http://WJKart.com