ON VIEW: MAY 17 - JULY 27
The Bountiful Davis Art Center's Statewide Annual is a competitive exhibition celebrating the diverse artistic talents within Utah. This event serves as a vital platform for early and later career artists, providing significant exposure and opportunities for professional growth within the vibrant Utah arts community.
This exhibition showcases a wide array of artistic disciplines, from traditional paintings and sculptures to innovative installations and new media works. Each year the BDAC selects a guest juror to curate the exhibition and award the three strongest pieces.
We are pleased to welcome Joseph Ostraff as our 2024 juror.
Joseph was born in Santa Monica, California, spent his formative years in Laguna Beach, and now resides in Fairview, Utah, with his family. He holds an MFA from the University of Washington and currently serves as art department chair and professor of art at Brigham Young University. Joseph maintains a rigorous painting studio practice, complemented through partnerships and collaboration. His primary collaborator is his wife, Melinda, with whom he shares a studio. Melinda, who earned her PhD from the University of Victoria, BC, with a focus on Ethnobotany, has seamlessly integrated her expertise with Joseph's, resulting in a unique practice centered around the intersection of human geography and nature. Recently, Melinda and Joseph were featured on season one of the KBYU Artful Series. Joseph is a three-time recipient of the Utah Artist Fellowship, as well as a recipient of the Ballinglen Artist Fellowship in Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland. Joseph has exhibited extensively in national and international venues.
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Visit Joseph's Website - joeostraff.com
2024 ACCEPTED ARTISTS
Margaret Abramshe
Julie Berry
Brandi Chase
Lee Cowan
Pablo Cruz-Ayala
Trevor Dahl
Olivia Dawson
Marsha Dennis
Downy Doxey-Marshall
Amber Egbert
Jillian Elder
Thomas Embley
Darryl Erdmann
Nolan Flynn
Kathleen Gardner
Cara Jean Hall
Shauna Hart
Jack Hattaway
Emily Hawkins
Kara Hurst
Jared Jakins
Rebecca P Johnson
Abraham Kimball
Lenka Konopasek
Brian Krause
Janessa Lewis
Ron Linn
Christopher Lynn
Michael Manfall
Trish Melander
Kylie Millward
Don Miskin
Nuha Mortez
Stephanie Muro
Sara Neal
Ruth Nichols
Bart Nielsen
Sylvia O’Hara
Bryce Olsen
Nancy Olson
Contessa Ott
Lena Phillips
Amanda Porter
Kayla Rich
Cindy Roberts
Duke Rogers
Halee Roth
James Talbot
Travis Tanner
Eugene Tapahe
Adam Thomas
Jordan Turner
Tamia Wardle
Rosanna Lynne Welter
Justin Wheatley
Camille Wheatley
Alix Wright
DOCENT TOURS
Welcome to our Statewide Annual Exhibition! Join our docent-led tour to explore selected artworks in depth, learning about the themes, techniques, and stories behind them. Engage in interactive discussions, discover the artists' backgrounds, and gain a richer appreciation for the cultural and historical contexts of the pieces. This immersive experience will leave you with a deeper connection to the art and a lasting curiosity for artistic exploration.