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Not just a Utah film, By His Hand, by the Paur brothers, hits elegantly on escaping from the pessimistic gloom of the zeigeist to find new journeys for kindness, community, self empowerment

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By His Hand is a film made in Utah by local filmmakers who also are brothers that incorporated their own experiences about living in Utah. Set in rural portions of the Beehive State, the film follows a young woman who escapes a fundamentalist sect, only to realize that her story is more than just survival. … Read more

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

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Continuing the coverage of the 50th anniversary coverage of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, The Utah Review will present a daily diary of the International Young Artists Competitions,which runs June 21-27. This will be devoted to daily diary coverage of the Young Artists, who range in age from 15 to 18. Selected … Read more

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Making her first appearance in Artist Marketplace, Karen Coburn casts bronze sculptures in lost wax method

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Fear not, Crowdsourced Comedy brings art of the improv to The Round

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Diné poet Jessica Nichole Begay set to make second consecutive appearance in Literary Arts program

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Constance Anderson’s multidisciplinary profile: Sissy at Fear No Film; Phantom Limb performance by Sock Opera Dance

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Meraki and The Curiosity Collective thrives on a DIY creative aesthetic

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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

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

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: St. George, Utah painter Wil Adams explores emotions, mystery, unparalleled beauty in surrounding desert landscapes

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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

Utah Arts Festival at 50: Making her Artist Marketplace debut, Las Vegas painter Niki J. Sands with Cubist influences builds, edits surfaces through color manipulation

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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