Mac Stevenson has been involved in the visual arts in Ogden City for the past 48 years. He attended Weber State University on an Art Scholarship where he received his Bachelors Degree in Art Education in 1968. After teaching art for one year, Mac attended Brigham Young University where was awarded a M.A. degree in painting, drawing, and sculpting. Mac taught in the Ogden City School District for 26 years at Ben Lomond High School where he was named “Utah High School Art Teacher of the Year.” He says that after seven years of University training and twenty nine years of teaching art he now directs his energy toward teaching himself. He works in watercolor, oil, gouache, pastel and mixed media. Mac has won numerous awards for his teaching and artwork and has served the community on many boards and committees in the arts.
Mayor's Awards Program
Ogden’s Mayor’s Awards in the Arts program began with the inauguration of Mayor Matthew Godfrey in 2001. Mayor Matthew Godfrey and Lifetime Arts Contributor Lorna Kennedy
Former Ogden City Arts Committee Chair Richard Scott, Board Member Sherry Ferrin, Ogden City Arts Coordinator Ginny Stout
It has been said, “Celebrate that which you wish to see more of in the world.” Held each year in October to coincide with National Arts Month, Ogden’s Mayor’s Awards in the Arts program provides the opportunity to shine the light of recognition on artists, arts advocates and organizations that have contributed in a significant way to the arts in our community.
Nominations for the 2009 Mayor’s Awards in the Arts will be accepted beginning in July. Check back at that time for a link to the nomination form.
Mayor's Awards Nomination
The awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individual artists or groups of artists in eight arts disciplines: Dance, Design, Folk, Literary, Media, Music, Theater, Visual Arts and Art Advocacy.
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Strolling!
The First Friday Art Stroll is held year-round, the first friday of every month.
Local Galleries extend their hours 6pm to 9 pm
and host receptions for the public to attend.
Admission is FREE
