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The Monarch Building in Downtown Ogden hosts the Vida, Muerte, Justicia art exhibit.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Ogden on display

Makayla Geddes November 3, 2021

Ogden is full of different opportunities to get involved in the arts. Whether it be music, galleries, performances, street art or zines, there is a place for everyone to enjoy the creativity and ingenuity...

The sound of saxophones fills the air during the Jazz Ensemble performance.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

Jazzed to be back

Caitlyn Nichols November 1, 2021

For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Weber State University Jazz Ensemble returned to the stage for an in-person concert on Oct. 26 in the Allred Theater. The performance...

The mural integrates the beauty of bright colors while tying in the importance of music in the city's history.   (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost) Photo credit: Nikki Dorber

A stop above the rest

Lucas Moore November 1, 2021

Ogden City and the Utah Transit Authority are collaborating on an artistic project to decorate the new Bus Rapid Transit stops with murals in the windscreens. The BRT, now dubbed Ogden Express or OGX,...

Kelie Hess surrounded by her artwork. All of the paintings in Hess's series known as "Consciously Breathing" represent a statement on living with intention.  (Kelie Hess)

Art beyond limitations

Adam Rubin October 18, 2021

Art is an expressive outlet for many, and it is no different for Kelie Hess, who visited Weber State University to present a speech titled "Living Beyond Your Limits" on Oct. 12. Hess is an abstract artist...

Using brown working gloves and rods bent into circles, artist Michael Pribich of New York hopes to represent the forever need for essential workers. To visit Pribich's work visit the Vida, Muerte, Justica art exhibit in The Monarch in Ogden.  (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)(Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Life, Death, Justice

Alexandrea Bonilla October 4, 2021

The United States Census reports that Ogden has one of the largest Latinx and Hispanic communities in Utah, composing roughly 31.9% of the population.Ogden Contemporary Arts is collaborating with Weber...

The 2021 Biennial Exhibition showcased art created by faculty of the Kimball Arts Center and put them on display for student engagement. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Professors beyond the classroom

Makayla Geddes September 20, 2021

The Biennial Faculty Art Showcase opened in the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery on Sept. 17, showcasing artwork from 25 different Weber State University faculty members, the first physical show held there...

Romeo explains the difference between the Hispanic and Latinx identities. Photo credit: Lissete Landaverde

Bringing in hope with Hispanic Heritage Month

Lissete Landaverde September 20, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month has begun, and in celebration, Weber State University has a month full of events planned starting Sept. 15 and continuing until Oct. 15. The theme of this year's Hispanic Heritage...

The bright painting brings together the beauty of the ocean and sunset alongside the beautiful linework that can be found in many other art forms. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

A bridge across COVID cancellations

Lissete Landaverde September 13, 2021

The beginning of the fall semester coincided with Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month, with celebrations originally scheduled at Weber State University from Aug. 18 to Sept. 18. The Ohana Association...

The "Friends Forever" horse utilizes bright colors and flowers to catch the attention of all who walk by. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

La manada colorida de Ogden Pioneer Days

Lissete Landaverde July 19, 2021

Durante los meses de verano, visitantes encontrarán manada colorida de caballos que adornan las calles del centro de Ogden. Estos caballos pintados de tamaño natural muestran una gran variedad...

Junior Layton High School student Michel Collins, a fifteen-year cancer survivor, is the artist behind "Wanted." Wanted is one of the many horses located along 25th street in Downtown Ogden. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

The colorful herd of Ogden Pioneer Days

Caitlyn Nichols July 19, 2021

During the summer months, visitors will find a colorful herd of horses adorning the streets of downtown Ogden. These life-size painted horses display a wide array of designs, from patriotic stars to local...

Artist Mike Gardner is speaking about his works with a gallery visitor. Photo credit: Elle Gord

My First Friday Art Stroll

Elle Gord July 12, 2021

The Ogden community's First Friday Art Stroll is held year round on the first Friday of every month. From 6–9 p.m., the stroll consists of art, shopping and live music for everyone to enjoy. The...

Celebrating valiant women

Celebrating valiant women

Kierstynn King March 24, 2021

A moment for someone to reflect, create a conversation, have their day brightened and recognize inspiration is what the education and empowerment assistants at the Women’s Center hope students experience...

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