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"Spore cell, print, and nebula" a pen on portobello spore print series by Weber State University BFA graduate Alison Neville. Neville is one of multiple artists whose works are featured in OMOCA's Seeds and Circumstances. (Source: Alison Neville)

‘Seeds and Circumstances’ promote new growth

Samantha Bunderson February 17, 2017

When a gargantuan redwood toppled to the ground in Sequoia National Park, the tree's massive size allowed for the park to create a tunnel large enough for cars pass through. Despite the tree's enormous...

From above the main floor of Historic 25th Street's Gallery 25, artworks of all mediums collage the walls. (Kayla Winn / The Signpost)

Artist-owners curate local culture

Samantha Bunderson February 15, 2017

Gallery 25 sits on Historic 25th Street amongst boutiques, coffee houses and restaurants. The simple door frame and window display downplay the art hanging inside. Upon entering the gallery, light from...

Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson and Viola Davis plays Rose Maxson in Fences from Paramount Pictures. (David Lee/Paramount Pictures)

Film industry still catching up to correct underrepresentation

Jeweliette Cordero February 5, 2017

  In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back into African-American history in the film industry and how representation has come a very long way, from cliched stereotypes to the real-life...

People observe the art at Eccles Community Art Center during an art stroll on Sept. 2. The center will exhibit exhibits the paintings of Charles R. Gilmore, Weber State painting alum, through Jan. 28. (The Signpost Archives)

Ogden native’s work inspires next generation of local artists

Kara Larsen January 22, 2017

  Ogden’s Eccles Community Art Center, a nonprofit organization committed to local art, is currently exhibiting the work of Charles R. Gilmore through Jan. 28. Gilmore is a Layton-based...

Four of Weber State University's non-art students in the CA Honors Class 1530 'Silkscreen: Art as Change Agent" show their semester projects in the show "The Visual Voice: The Artist as Engaged Citizen" on opening night at Kimball Visual Arts Center on Dec. 2. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

The Visual Voice: ‘Art isn’t just for art’s sake’

Jessica Bischoff December 4, 2016

A new class emerged this semester from Weber State University's Department of Visual Art and Design. The honors class brought together an unlikely group of students, all coming from different majors, bringing...

Prints made by students at Weber State University hang on display in Kimball Art Center's printmaking studio for the Annual Holiday Clothesline Print Sale on Nov. 18. The last sale of the semester will be held on Dec. 14 and 15. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Student Art Sale Gives Back to Artists

Jessica Bischoff November 20, 2016

The third annual Holiday Art Sale filled the Kimball Art Building on Nov. 17–19. Clotheslines wrapped around the printmaking studio, with various art prints swaying back and forth, secured by wooden...

Monse Wisdom, left, and Destinee Oitzinger hang a painting titled "We Could be Heroes" by artist Steve Mumford for the Joe Bonham Project, a collection of drawings and paintings of severely injured soldiers in VA hospitals, at the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago on Thursday, May 21, 2015. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Veteran’s Day and Art

Jeweliette Cordero November 11, 2016

When I think of Veteran’s Day, I think back to when I was a little kid. Whenever I was with my mother and we would see someone in uniform, my Mom would say to me, “Go up to them and say thank...

Catherine Shackelford at Weber State University. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Signpost Profiles: Catherine Shackelford

Joshua Wineholt November 6, 2016

Your major is education, correct?"Yes. It’s a social science teaching composite. My emphasis is in political science."Why that particular major?"I love working with people. Relationships really matter...

Kayla Varnell with her piece at the Downtown Artist Collective Oct 21. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

WSU artist featured in SLC gallery

Abby Van Ess October 30, 2016

At just 20 years old, Weber State University student Kayla Varnell is already making a name for herself in the art world. On Oct. 21, Varnell was featured in the grand opening of the Downtown Artist Collective,...

Kent Ripplinger, adjunct professor of photography at Weber State University. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Signpost Profiles

Joshua Wineholt September 25, 2016

  WHO: Kent Ripplinger OCCUPATION: Adjunct professor of photography. MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANYONE TO LEARN: "Who they are, finding out who you are. I'm still trying too, right? Who...

Tea Party Set, a mixed media sculpture by Ginger Wallace. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Laughter at the Shaw Art Gallery, probably maybe.

Jeweliette Cordero June 7, 2016

Whimsical, colorful, and hilarious are exactly what artist Ginger Wallace, Ogden native, is all about. From her too many fingered people, to her quirky titled paintings, she helps patrons recognize that...

Campus looks beautiful from the pond with the fountain going off and the snow still topping the mountains. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Spring has sprung at Weber

Abby Van Ess April 7, 2016

After the surprising snow storm last week, it was hard to say whether spring was really here or not. Believe it or not, spring has now officially arrived on campus. Spring is a great season because everything...

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