Twelve awards were announced today in the Fear No Film portion of the Utah Arts Festival, including a Grand Jury Prize, Utah Short Film of The Year, Fear No Filmmaker Award, three honorable mentions, and the best film in each of six of seven categories around which the film festival was organized. The Empress by [...]

Editor’s Note: Day 8 coverage of the 34th annual Utah Arts Festival continues with awards for artists and writers as well as some other interesting festival tidbits. Tomorrow’s final day of coverage will highlight Fear No Film festival winners. DID YOU KNOW? Bolstered by glorious weather, a number of new activities, and a stellar lineup [...]

As a Christmas present for an artist friend several years ago, Dave Borba produced an original wood carved, hand painted devil ventriloquist doll complete with a simple “jaw-dropping” lever. The gift – a vintage inspired piece of 3-D folk art completely handcrafted – deeply moved his friend, who originally had given Borba a ventriloquist doll [...]