Art Access

12/06/2024

12/04/2024

Hope you’ve spent your Giving Tuesday generously! Now through the end of year, support our Art Access initiatives toward our most accessible programming season yet! Take our needs assessment, give today, and visit us Friday for our final Gallery Stroll event of the year!

10/11/2024

Dear Art Access friends, we would love to have 40 of our friends help us celebrate 40 years of advocating for accessibility in the arts by donating $40 to us on Venmo! Help support artists with disabilities!

10/09/2024

Current show: Partners 2024
Knox Giovinco, Emerging Artist - mixed media, gouache and woodworking .giovinco.art
Alex Gregory, Established Artist - mixed media, painting, woodworking

10/09/2024

Current show: Partners 2024
Knox Giovinco, Emerging Artist - mixed media, gouache and woodworking .giovinco.art
Alex Gregory, Established Artist - mixed media, painting, woodworking

08/30/2024

Art Access is proud to announce our next show: the Partners Program Exhibition! The show will run at the Art Access gallery (230 S 500 W  #110, Salt Lake City) from September 20th to October 10th, during Art Access business hours: Tuesdays 1-6 pm, Wednesdays 9-2 pm, Thursdays 1-6pm. There will also be an opening reception on September 20th from 6-8pm at the gallery.

The exhibit is a showcase of work created by eight artists during this year’s Parnters mentoring program. The artist teams featured are:

- Andrea Anderson, Emerging Artist - drawing, mixed media
- Lor Begent, Established Artist - drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media

- Ben Carbone, Emerging Artist - drawing
- Jordan Brun, Established Artist - drawing, painting, mixed media

- Ellianys Pupo Restrepo, Emerging Artist - drawing, printmaking
- Martin Sanchez, Established Artist - painting, graphic design

- Knox Giovinco, Emerging Artist - mixed media, gouache and woodworking .giovinco.art
- Alex Gregory, Established Artist - mixed media, painting, woodworking

Partners is a paid mentoring program that matches an emerging artist with a disability with an established artist for 25 hours of collaborative mentoring in the artists' creative medium (paint, photography, writing, etc.) over the course of one year. The program's main focus is for the emerging artist to learn new artistic skills and to develop as a professional artist.

The event is wheelchair accessible and all art pieces will have audio description via QR code. Masks are required for the exhibition. We hope you can make it!!!

                                 

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08/28/2024

Our latest show, “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” Exhibition by Lewis Figun Westbrook, is running now until September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

To learn more about the exhibition and artist, check out these great articles by
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https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/the-art-of-being-monstrous-with-lewis-figun-westbrook/

https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2024/08/23/lewis-figun-westbrook-finds-space/

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and each art piece has a QR code for audio description. Masks are required for the exhibition and our fantastic neighbors at located at 511 West 200 South #120, Salt Lake City, UT. have graciously offered to provide their all-gender restroom for those visiting our exhibition.

20% of the artist's proceeds will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project which supports grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the United States, including U.S. territories.


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Image Description: A black and white image of a q***r artist with loose brown curls and glasses, wearing a black t-shirt. The artist is hanging white rope in a room with lights casting lens flare.

08/27/2024

Check out this great article about our latest "Monstrous" exhibition by our wonderful neighbors at SLUG Mag

For artist and storyteller Lewis Figun Westbrook, monsters aren’t something to run away from.

08/23/2024

A great article about our latest exhibition by Palak Jayswal of The Salt Lake Tribune featuring photos by Trent Nelson. Check out our exhibit: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm at Art Access: 230 South 500 West, #110
Salt Lake City, UT

Lewis Figun Westbrook, a trans artist with autism and ADHD, says their latest exhibition, "Monstrous," plays on the idea of "you might find this gross, but I find it beautiful." The exhibition is on display at Art Access Utah, a nonprofit that helps increase accessible opportunities for artists with...

08/22/2024

Partners artists Andrea Anderson  and Lor Begent  have created this beautiful piece that will be featured in our upcoming Partners Program Exhibition starting Friday, September 20th.

Both Andrea and their mentor Lor have been working in watercolor and implementing masking techniques to create works that evoke the style of Japanese art. Andrea began the mentorship as an artist working primarily in colored pencils, and is now creating stunning painted works.

In this piece, the horse was created by Andrea and Lor contributed the tiger and bottom design.

We can’t wait to see the other pieces that these two bring to next month’s show!

Created in 1991, Partners is a mentoring program that matches an emerging artist with a disability with an established artist for 25 hours of collaborative mentoring in the artists’ creative medium. Both artists are paid for their time on the project, and a materials stipend is provided. The main focus of the program is for the emerging artist to learn new artistic skills and about how to be a professional artist.

The Partners experience culminates in a group exhibit with all emerging and established artists sharing their work.

           
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A 27x40 inch watercolor painting by Andrea Anderson and Lor Begent depicts a dynamic scene where a grey horse dappled with white spots, adorned with a colorful saddle and bridle, rears up against a vibrant blue background of swirling patterns, clouds, and pink cherry blossoms. Below, a fierce, intricately detailed tiger with black and white markings roars from a chaotic, earth-toned terrain. The composition radiates power, vibrancy, and whimsy, blending bold colors and intricate designs into a captivating visual story.

08/19/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the opening of our newest exhibition: “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” by Lewis Figun Westbrook. We also want to thank everyone who showed up and learned how to make zines in Lewis’ Saturday Workshop. The turnout to both of these events was incredible and we are so grateful to everyone for your support of the arts and q***r artists with disabilities.

We could not have made this show happen without the support of our staff and amazing volunteers who donated their talents and time to sand, paint, hang artwork and be on hand for these events. We are also tremendously grateful to our sponsors for their support, including   for allowing our visitors to use their all-gender bathroom. And of course, tremendous thanks and gratitude go to Lewis for their trust, partnership, vision and talent!

“Monstrous” will run from now until September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and all pieces of artwork have audio description.

Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a q***r writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media 

20% of the artist’s proceeds will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project  which supports grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the United States, including U.S. territories.

                                   

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08/17/2024

Join us today from 2-4pm for a free artist workshop. Local q***r, disabled artist, Lewis Figun Westbrook will lead a zine workshop at the Art Access Gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. The workshop will cover a brief history and the significance of zines (self produced booklets about any range of topics), and how to make them, including folding techniques and prompts. 

Masks are required for the workshop. There is parking on the east side of the building, as well as a ramp and automatic doors.

Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a q***r writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media 

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Image description: A q***r artist with loose brown curls and glasses, wearing a red, blue and white polo shirt, sits against a white wall with their left hand resting on their left knee.

08/16/2024

Tonight is the opening of our newest exhibit: “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” by Lewis Figun Westbrook from 6-8pm at Art Access. And tomorrow is our free artist workshop in the same gallery, from 2-4pm, where Lewis will lead a zine workshop.

Our wonderful neighbors have graciously offered to provide their all-gender restroom for those visiting our exhibition and workshop. We are truly grateful for their support and the amazing work they are doing in our community.

Under The Umbrella a q***r little bookstore on Ute, Goshute, Paiute, and Shoshone land, located at 511 West 200 South #120, Salt Lake City, UT. They share and celebrate q***r books written by q***r authors and offering a safe, sober, and accessible space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to gather. They also have the Umbrella Cafe, located in the back of the bookstore. That’s where the restroom is located. Masks are required in the store and cafe. When you visit, be sure to ask for the bathroom key! And while you’re there take a look at their phenomenal selection of books.

“Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

Masks are required for the exhibition and workshop.

For more information about the show, please visit our website: www.artaccessutah.org

Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a q***r writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media
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08/13/2024

Giant 300 Plates Sale This Friday at our “Monstrous” Exhibition opening reception! All plates are from past 300 Plates fundraisers and are selling for $25! We are also selling tote bags with mystery plates for $75. Each tote bag contains a mystery plate valued between $75 and $1,200.

This is your chance to own the plate of your dreams! Impress your friends and family by hanging original art on your walls! The proceeds for all plate sales help fund Art Access programs for artists with disabilities. This includes our Partners mentoring program and Artist Working Group program! We accept card or Venmo!

And be sure to check out our latest exhibition: “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” by Lewis Figun Westbrook.


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First Image: A shelf in front of a white background. The top shelf has four wooden poxes filled with original square pieces of arts in clear plastic bags. On the second shelf are two small sculptures: a twisted miniature copper branch and a miniature home layout, set in an artificial exterior environment. Next to these small sculptures are stacked plastic clear boxes. Text above the image reads: 300 Plates Plates Sale! There are two circular sticker-like graphics. The orange graphic reads: $25 Each. The Red graphic read: Plus $75 Master Plate Tote Bags!

Second image: An extended hand holds a tote bag with a black handle and colorful artwork on the front, featuring a mosaic of colorful small abstract boxes. The Art Access logo is above the image on the bag.

08/09/2024

In One Week!!! Art Access is proud to present “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other”, an Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook. The show will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

There will be an opening reception on August 16 from 6-8pm, as part of Salt Lake Gallery Stroll.

On Saturday, August 17 from 2-4pm at Art Access’ gallery, Lewis Figun Westbrook will lead a zine workshop. The exhibition and workshop are open to the public. Masks are required for these events.

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and our amazing neighbors at are providing an all-gender bathroom for our patrons to use. If you need additional accommodations for the workshop, such as sign language interpreters, please message on our social media platforms or send us an email at [email protected]

For more information about the show, please visit our website: www.artaccessutah.org

Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a q***r writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media

20% of the artist’s proceeds will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project which supports grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the United States, including U.S. territories.



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08/09/2024

In One Week!!! Art Access is proud to present “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other”, an Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook. The show will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT - Located in the Artspace City Center Building. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

There will be an opening reception on August 16 from 6-8pm, as part of Salt Lake Gallery Stroll.

On Saturday, August 17 from 2-4pm at Art Access’ gallery, Lewis Figun Westbrook will lead a zine workshop. The exhibition and workshop are open to the public. Masks are required for these events.

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and our amazing neighbors at are providing an all-gender bathroom for our patrons to use. If you need additional accommodations for the workshop, such as sign language interpreters, please message on our social media platforms or send us an email at [email protected]

For more information about the show, please visit our website: www.artaccessutah.org

Lewis Figun Westbrook (all pronouns/no genders) is a q***r writer of too many genres and artist of too many things. He is currently published in Love Gone Wrong, a horror anthology, and many self produced zines. Find them on most social media

20% of the artist's proceeds will be donated to the Trans Justice Funding Project which supports grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people in the United States, including U.S. territories.


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Image Descriptions:
First Image: A muted turquoise pokes through layers of bright orange paint. It follows the shape of hair, replicating the curves and waves of each strand. It shows you the empty spaces left from hair now removed.
Second Image: Two slashes dance across the middle of the canvas. Their rough edges are painted red and wrapped with almost barb liked wire. The background consists of gentle blue and pink strokes.

08/08/2024

An amazing volunteer painting crew showed up last night to brighten the walls of our gallery space in preparation for the opening of our newest show: “Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook.

We can't thank this group enough for rallying, donating their time and expertise and getting a little messy! Thank you! thank you! thank you!

“Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook will open September 16 at 6pm. The show will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

"Monstrous" opening reception - August 16 from 6-8pm, as part of Salt Lake Gallery Stroll.

Artist Workshop - August 17 from 2-4pm at Art Access’ gallery.

The exhibition and workshop are open to the public. Masks are required for these events. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and our amazing neighbors at are providing an all-gender bathroom for our patrons to use. If you need additional accommodations for the workshop, such as sign language interpreters, please message on our social media platforms or send us an email at [email protected]
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Image Description: Five painters work in a tight corner of an art gallery, painting the walls white. Two of the painters are dipping rollers into paint pans. One painter is crouched in a corner, another is stretching to paint the top edge of a window, and another stands on a tall orange ladder with a brush and bucket in their hand. The floor is covered in plastic drop cloth.

08/06/2024

Monday night was filled with mixing and application. Two artists: One an incredible human who volunteered to help drywall our hole-filled gallery walls in preparation for our upcoming "Monstrous" exhibition. The other is .giovinco.art another incredible human, who happens to be an emerging artist in our Partners mentoring program.

“Monstrous: Being The Monstrous Other” Exhibition and Workshop by Lewis Figun Westbrook will open September 16 at 6pm. The show will run August 16 - September 12 at Art Access’ gallery, located at 230 S. 500 W., Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT. Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays 1-6pm, Wednesdays 9-2pm, Thursdays 1-6pm.

"Monstrous" opening reception - August 16 from 6-8pm, as part of Salt Lake Gallery Stroll.

Artist Workshop - August 17 from 2-4pm at Art Access’ gallery.

The exhibition and workshop are open to the public. Masks are required for these events. The gallery is wheelchair accessible and our amazing neighbors at are providing an all-gender bathroom for our patrons to use. If you need additional accommodations for the workshop, such as sign language interpreters, please message on our social media platforms or send us an email at [email protected]



For more information about the show and our programs, please visit our website: www.artaccessutah.org.
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Image Descriptions:
First Image: A man applies drywall to a long white gallery wall. They are dressed in a black t-shirt, with brown pants and have long brown hair.

Second Image: An artist with brown and pink hair and glasses sits at a table painting a wooden triangle frame using orange gouache paint. Next the the artist is a paint palette, water, and another piece of original art consisting of a triangle wooden frame with bright yellow and blue marbled patterns. Inside the circled center of the frame is a painting of a red dog.