Utah Arts Festival at 50: Nikki Engel creates original fiber sculptures through freehand crochet, without using patterns

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Nikki Engel creates original fiber sculptures through freehand crochet, without using patterns

ByLes RokaJun 15, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: For preview coverage of the 50th Utah Arts Festival, which runs June 18-21, The Utah Review is presenting individual or group profiles of artists, performers, entertainers and some newcomers to the event. The curtain raiser highlights the history of the Festival which is marking its golden anniversary. BANDALOOP, among the most prominent pioneers … Read more

The Bachauer at 50: Junior artists portion of the 2026 Gina Bachauer International Junior and Young Artists Piano Competitions: Daily Diary, June 14-20

The Bachauer at 50: Junior artists portion of the 2026 Gina Bachauer International Junior and Young Artists Piano Competitions: Daily Diary, June 14-20

ByLes RokaJun 15, 202647 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Utah Review will publish a daily diary about the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation’s International…

Utah Arts Festival at 50: 23rd Fear No Film set for 84 short films from 20 countries, second largest in program history; 15 from Utah; 10 from Iran

Utah Arts Festival at 50: 23rd Fear No Film set for 84 short films from 20 countries, second largest in program history; 15 from Utah; 10 from Iran

ByLes RokaJun 14, 202618 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: For preview coverage of the 50th Utah Arts Festival, which runs June 18-21, The Utah Review…

The Bachauer at 50: Meet the pianists in the junior artist category of the 2026 Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation competitions

The Bachauer at 50: Meet the pianists in the junior artist category of the 2026 Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation competitions

ByLes RokaJun 14, 202638 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: Continuing the coverage of the 50th anniversary coverage of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, The…