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artadmin@sgcity.org ... Mission: To foster, encourage, and promote the arts in the City of St. George for the purpose of enriching and improving the lives of its residents and visitors. This will be accomplished through the creation, advocacy, and facilitation of arts programming. ...     The St. George Arts Commission wants to share how important the RAP Tax is and how it benefits our thriving Arts Community.  Watch this video to learn more! ... ARTS COMMISSION MEMBERS   ...   Interested in Joining the Arts Commission? ... Granting Program Documents and Resources ... The St. George Arts Commission manages two granting programs each fiscal year. City of St. George RAP Tax Granting Program is made possible by the Washington County RAP Tax. Applications open in February each year.  The St. George General Fund Arts Grant is made possible by the City of St. George. Applications typically open in July of each year and are available on a rolling basis until all funds have been granted.   The RAPtax Grant and the St. George Art Commission General Fund Grant are Open Now! ... ART Summit Survey This years Art Summit is fast approaching and the St. George Arts Commission is excitedly preparing for it. The summit will be August 31st from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Electric Theatre Center.   We ask that you please take this time to answer some questions about the needs of our community and how we can address them at this years summit.What does the Arts Commission do?  Assists the City cultural planning policies. Renders assistance to local schools to improve the quality of arts education at elementary, secondary and college levels.  Supports and cooperates in the operation of other physical facilities for cultural activities.  Supports existing arts activities. Assesses future needs of the community for art activities. Recommends to the City the need for financial and logistic support when deemed advisable.  Assists and oversees the availability and application for grant monies. Solicits matching funds from the community where necessary. Maintains contact with State and Federal agencies and councils that provide assistance to the arts. ... When does the Arts Commission meet?  The Arts Commission meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of the month (unless holidays or City Calendar necessitates otherwise). The Arts Commission also meets for special functions such as Grant Panel and to plan the annual Summit.  ... How are Arts Commission members selected?  Since its founding in 1990, the Arts Commission strives to represent and serve all forms of Art in the City of St. George. To this purpose, the Commission consists of five to fifteen voting members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of City Council. All members are residents of the City and at least one member represents each area of art with which the Commission deals. Each member serves for an initial term of three years. Other members of the Commission include liaisons from the City, School District, and Art Museum.   ... Are Arts Commission meetings open to the public?  Meetings are posted on the State's Public Meetings and Notices page and are open to the public. If you plan to attend, please reach out at artadmin@sgcity.org.  ... How do I contact the Arts Commission? Please contact the Community Arts Manager or Assistant by emailing artadmin@sgcity.org.  ... How do I apply for a grant?  Grant applications are linked on this page. Please read through the Grant Guidelines to see if you qualify. The Arts Commission administers two granting programs each year. Please make sure you are applying for the one(s) you qualify for.  ... How can I become involved? Meetings of the St. George Arts Commission are open to the public. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Arts Commission, please fill out this linked form. We will reach out to you...


Meet the Staff:
Peyton Lee, Community Arts Manager peyton.lee@sgcity.org 435-627-4516   Melissa Carter, Mana...


About:
The annual Art Summit is hosted by the St. George Arts Commission.  This one day conference is a chance for arts leaders to network, share, and learn about the industry. Attendees will have a chance to hear from industry professionals on different topics pertaining to the administration of arts organizations and the essential nature of the work these art leaders do.  The Summit is open to all interested participants and attendance is required for organizations who have received RAP Tax grants from the St. George Arts Commission.  Local organizations have the opportunity to market their seasons and provide entertainment during the event.  The St. George Arts Summit is a conference by arts leaders, for arts leaders, featuring the work of arts leaders. We hope to see you there!


National Park and Recreation Month Celebration:
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Program:
...y and accessibility within local communities, Peyton is a rising Community Arts Manager. As an arts lover and enthusiastic participant, she has committed her life and endeavors to supporting the arts for all. Drawing from a wealth of academic knowledge and hands-on experience, Peyton has honed a keen understanding of the intersection between arts, culture, and society.After receiving a BS in Theatre Arts from Southern Utah University, Peyton joined the likes of young performers in the grand city of Chicago. She found a casting Internship with renowned regional theater, Lifeline Theatre, and a home at a local YMCA Head Start Program helping children enhance their socio-emotional development through theater games and activities. From that point Peyton decided to return to her schooling and received a MS in Arts Administration from Boston University along with two graduate certificates in Performing Arts Enterprises and Fundraising Management.   Throughout her educational and professional career, Peyton has been most proud of her travel to the UK and France to discuss cultural policy with foreign leaders and organizations such as the Arts Council of England, Makerversity at Somerset House, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Musée du Quai Branly, Opéra Comique, and many more.    Peyton continues to be an advocate for the transformative power of the arts, and her commitment to creating inclusive spaces where creativity thrives remains unwavering. As the Community Arts Manager for the City of St. George, she is eager to continue her journ...


All Arts and Recreation:


Register:
...istration form per each individual attending the Summit!   St. George Arts Commission RAP Tax Grant FY 23-24 recipients may send 2 organizational representatives free of charge. All other registrants will be charged $25 that includes all day access to our incredible speakers and breakout sessions as well as a catered Excellence in Arts Luncheon at Dixie Academy.   Please bring printed promotional mat...


Ballet Classes:
...and received much of her dance training from Westside Studio of Performing Arts. She then received a BFA in Ballet Performance from Utah Valley Univer...


Adam Mast:
... Utah’s The Independent back in 1996. He continues to write for this arts and leisure newspaper to this very day. He would also go on to co-found the entertainment site, Cinemast.net in 2013. In 2017, Mast would realize a lifelong dream with colleague John Pugh through the creation of the Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU), a nonprofit designed to nurture, inspire, encourage, and educate filmmaking talent. FMASU would also set its sights on the preservation of film history and the celebration of the theatrical experience by way of a handful of film-centric events held throughout the year. Included; Desertscape International Film Festival, HorrorFest International, A Merry Movie Christmas, The Electric Film Series, Southern Utah’s Filmmaker Spotlight, and the increasingly popular Guerilla Filmmaking Challenges which are held three times per year. Mast happily resides in St. George, UT with his lovely wife and their four amazing children. While film is very close to his heart, he is and forever will be a champion of the arts scene in general. 


Gift Shop:
...y for him to continue working in his later years.  Wil studied visual arts in college and worked as a professional photographer for several years after college. Around 30 years ago Wil decided to make a change and pursue a career in the healing arts as a massage therapist. Through those years he was always drawn back to his passion to create visual arts and crafts as a way to relax and bring himself back to center. Some of...


St. George Art Museum:
... Office in historic downtown St. George, the Museum is part of a beautiful Arts Complex.   Formerly a sugar beet seed storage facility, the space...


Steve Brough:
...versity’s Atwood Innovation Plaza, and as a member of the St. George Arts Commission. Brough and his wife, Crystal, are residents of St. George and have three children. In his spare time, Brough enjoys the outdoors, nature photography, sporting activities, arts and community events, and spending time with family.


Barry W. Scharf:
...on in Traditional Media in Education”. In 1995-1996 the King County Arts Commission, Washington selected Barry to be sustaining support evaluat...


Karin Edwards:
... self described pleasantly persistent perfectionist with a passion for the arts, Karin Edwards likes purple, pets, things that sparkle, alliteration, and comic sans font. She also likes people! People are her favorite.   Karin grew up in a family devoted to service that has taken her all over the world. Her parents met on the hospital ship Hope and she grew up following her family all over the globe. She claims American Samoa, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and tribal lands in Oklahoma as stops in her childhood while her parents worked medical magic. The best souvenir from her travels is her younger brother who is adopted from Western Samoa. As an adult she spent 20 years touring nationally and internationally with Broadway shows. Karin is grateful to be a St George resident and is working on a long term plan to have all of her family become residents of the St George area.    Karin has a background in organizational communication and psychology and has spent 20 years turning that background into a tool to connect people to each other and the arts. She is currently pursuing a master's in public administration to help her be a more effective advocate for arts in her community.   Karin spent many years with Tuacahn Center for the Arts in many capacities but most recently as the Company and Hospitality Manager. She currently works as the Arts Programming Coordinator for Utah Tech University where she works with The Celebrity Concert Series, UT Live, DOCUTAH and the OC Tanner amphitheater. She can also be found working as the Production Manager for SGMT, running auditions or costuming for Encore Performing Arts, stage managing for The Stage Door, or bedazzling shoes for a High Sch...


Karman Wilson:
Karman Wilson is the Assistant Director of Professional Arts at Dixie State University and the General Manager of the DOCUTAH Inter...


Community Arts Organizations:


Tara Griffith:
...ing from home in sales she most recently is a founder of Encore Performing Arts. Tara can also be found volunteering at all the performing arts theaters in St. George. She is responsible for the box office at St. George Musical Theatre. She loves to see the Theatre arts grow in the city especially for the children in the area. Tara also served on the board of St. George Academy for 2 years.  Besides the Arts, she busies herself hanging with her husband and raising two beautiful daughters. She is thrilled to be on the St. George Arts Commission.


Robert Schmidt, WCSD Liaison:
Robert Schmidt is currently the WCSD District Arts Coordinator in St. George, Utah. He previously taught band, orchestra ...


Sherlynn Davis:
..., sculpture, architecture, painting, just to name a few.  Besides the Arts Commission, she busies herself supporting her husband in his theatrica...


Ginger Nelson:
...) since its founding in 2016. From 2017 to 2022 Ginger was the Director of Arts Programming at Dixie State University and promoted the Celebrity Conce...


  John C. Kessler:
... Mr. Kessler has served time or is currently serving time with: St. George Arts Commission,  St George Lodging Association, St George Streetfest,...


City Contacts:
...ses -  435-627-4740 City Pool (700 So) - 435-627-4584  Community Arts  - 435-627-4525  Community Development  - 435-627-4206&...


Summer Day Camps:
...cluding Aquatic camps, Specialty & Outdoor Recreation camps, Arts and Crafts camps, Educational c


Sweetheart Swing:
...ance the night away at this heartwarming event presented by the St. George Arts Commission. 🎟️ Secure your spot now! Tickets are $20 per person and include delightful Valentine refreshments. Available online. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of love and music! 💃🕺 #CityOfStGeorge #SGArt#SweetheartSwing #ValentinesDay #StGeorgeArtsCommission"


Art Conversation:
...talie Gula on recent NCECA Trip (National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts) May - Canceled due to museum renovations June 15th - "Facing Fire" ex...


Petroglyph Park:
...ncluding the Dixie Hospice, Dixie Health Care Foundation and the Southwest Arts Council. Harold's passion for theater and drama led him to direct seve...


St. George Parks, Arts & Recreation Master Plan:
...the final draft of the update to the City of St. George Parks, Recreation, Arts & Trails Master Plan is now available for the public's review and ...


Electric Theater:
...eet, we are a city owned facility that serves as a downtown anchor for the arts while collaborating with and supporting, promoting and fostering visual and performing arts groups and


Getting Involved:
Are there other ways I can get involved at the St. George Art Museum? Yes! Visit our exhibits, participate in the first Wednesday Art Critique, attend our Third Wednesday Art Conversations, culti...


Become A Member :
...ember perks. We appreciate your involvement in and generous support of the arts. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS!


Independence Day Celebration Vendor Information:
...squo; x 15’ space.     Inquiries may be sent to: Community Arts Division 4th of July- Vendor 68 E. Tabernacle St. St. George, Utah 847...


Art & Jewelry Creation Classes @ SG Rec Center:
Arts, Crafts & Collages- (6 years & older) If you love making...


ARTIE's Discovery Center:
...cesses of that art. Researchers tell us that getting an early start in the arts can make a real difference in the lives of children. The benefits of early arts education extend way beyond providing a creative outlet. Involvement in the creative arts can help develop imagination, cognitive skills, problem solving, fine ...


Past Art Conversations:
...talie Gula on recent NCECA Trip (National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts) March 16th 2022 - Charles Grove on "Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marin...


Kickoff to Christmas:
...ckoff to Christmas with a tree lighting ceremony, free live entertainment, arts and crafts for youth, and a chance to meet Santa Claus. 


Curiosity Club for Kids:
...quo; we explore different topics through games, learning activities and/or arts and craft activities.


Parks, Arts and Recreation Master Plan:
   


Historic St. George LIVE!:
...tours will start at the St George Art Museum at the Pioneer Center for the Arts, 47 East 200 North, across from the St. George Post Office.  Tick...


Opera House and Social Hall:
..., artists, teachers, vocalists, poets, and others with an aptitude for the arts -- originating from the eastern and southern U.S., Scandinavia, Great Britain, and Switzerland.   Elder Erastus Snow organized lectures, dances, parties, lyceums, and concerts to prop up the spirits of the people. The first play, "Eaton Boy", was presented in 1862 in a make-shift bower made of posts and brush near where the Tabernacle now stands. Such was the need and appetite for entertainment in this struggling little community.   The first public building built by the settlers was the St. George Hall. It was built in 1862 as a place of recreation, entertainment and education.   St. George Hall was soon joined by the Gardener's Club Hall and the Tabernacle. Various plays and event were staged in these building. The Golden Farmer, The Charcoal Burner, Sweet-hearts and Wives, Black-eyed Susan, Toodles, and the plays of Shakespeare wer...


Dennis Martinez:
...n the Legacy Gallery called The Human Touch. He is a professor of creative arts at Dixie State University. Here he talks about The Human Touch: ...