Fantastically Human
Exploring the human condition through fantasy, folklore, and myth
Invitational Participating Artists
Alondra Paredes Uhi, Andrew Payne, Annette Everett, Ben Hammond, Ben McSweeny, Brandon Gonzales, Brooke Bowen, Bryan Mark Taylor, Cambria Christensen, Carly Milligan, Casey Childs, Christian Degn, Crystal Despain, Dave McClellan, Emily Mcphie, Esther H. Candari, Greg Newbold, Howard Lyon, Isaac Stewart, J. Kirk Richards, John Darley, Justin Kunz, Kaitlund Zupanic, Kari Christensen, Katie Payne, Kelsey Critchfield, Kevin Wasden, Kwani Winder, Liz Harris, Lovetta Reyes-Cairo, Mark Pugh, Mary Sauer, Melissa Tshikamba, Michael Malm, Nicole Parish, Randolph Peay, Rebecca Sorge, Rose Datoc Dall, Shari Lyon, Stacy Minch, Steve Argyle, Tyson Snow
Submission period for juried work: January 22 - April 30, 2025
Jurors: Howard Lyon and Esther H. Candari
Announcement of accepted juried work: May 3, 2025
Exhibit Dates: June 6 - July 12, 2025
This exhibit invites viewers to consider how the stories we write, tell, and share give us space to wrestle with the human condition, questions of morality, the pursuit of justice, and metaphysical forces in our lives.
We are excited to host Utah Valley's first annual fantasy art show and are working making arrangments for an exciting array of events, awards, and more. Updates on programming during the run time of the show will be listed here as they are added. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop
Featured art on loan from
Brandon and Emily Sanderson's Collection
Cover for The Way of Kings - Michael Whelan
The Herald Taln - Donato Giancolo
Tress - Howard Lyon
Available Awards
1st, 2cnd, and 3rd place Peer Awards
Audience Choice Award
Solo Exhibit Award - The Compass Gallery
Featured Art Award - Wayfare Magazine
$100 Gift Card - STRADA Easel
$110 Print Vouchers - Prism Prints
$100 Gift Card - Trekell
$100 Gift Card - TobiasMade Frames
$100, $150, and $250 Printing Vouchers - Kubo Printing
(More pending)
Programming
June 6th, 6-9pm - Exhibit Opening and Cosplay Competition
June 12th 12-7pm - Cosplay and costume community work day
June 18th, 7-8pm - Wayfare Panel Discussion on Fantasy and Religion
Last week of June (Exact date and details TBA) - Fundraiser with Lightweaver Foundation
July 4th, 6-9pm - Provo Artstroll and Live paint event
July 9th, 7-9pm - Lecture on the history of Fantasy Art with Howard Lyon
Fantasy-themed food tour of Downtown Provo (more details coming)
(More pending)
Submissions close April 30, 2025 at 11:59 MST. View form for more details
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