Ogden's First Friday Art Stroll - Friday, February 6, 2026

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Ogden’s 175^th Birthday

Ogden City is turning 175! The Museums at Union Station is hosting a free night in honor of the occasion, in conjunction with First Friday Art Stroll. From 4 pm to 9 pm on February 6^th, guests will enjoy free admission to the museums, special items on display, and other educational activities to learn more about Ogden’s earliest days. Live music and food!

On display in Ogden for the first time, the original 1851 incorporation documents for Ogden City will be on view from the LDS Church History Department. Along with these items, special objects from Ogden’s past will shed light on our governance, including land patents, the official City Seal embosser from 1886, photos from Ogden’s earliest days, and more!

Free and open to the public.

On Solid Ground – New Art on 25^th Street, across the street from The Monarch.

In 2021, rails from the Ogden streetcar system were discovered beneath the asphalt as the result of construction on Washington Boulevard. These iconic streetcars operated in the city of Ogden from 1900 to 1936. On Solid Ground was created to honor both our city’s rich past and promising future. Ogden is at once steadfast and dynamic. 

The pieces of rails used in On Solid Ground were excavated mere feet from the installation site which brings a rare and exciting opportunity to witness a true historical artifact within both a geographical and historical context. 

This design draws inspiration from local architecture, the surrounding mountains, and, of course, our honeybees—an homage to the people and culture that make Ogden such an engaging place to live.

On Solid Ground was created by Samantha Killinen and Hannah Scalambrino, working together as the IHTS Collective.

Gallery Happenings -     

9^th Muse Academy of Art

Artist Name: Ron Johnson

Short Bio: Ron Johnson has been drawing since the age of five, when his earliest “artworks” were enthusiastic scribbles proudly labeled as Chewbacca from Star Wars. Encouraged early on by a creative household, Ron spent his school years drawing cartoons and caricatures for friends. Ron studied fine art in college on scholarship and later trained in animation, but life ultimately pulled him away from art for many years. After working a variety of jobs and experiencing significant personal growth, he made a pivotal decision to return to art and give it one final, honest effort. Ron began painting portraits digitally, using a tablet and laptop in place of a traditional studio. Drawing inspiration from portraiture and horror cinema, he began building a portfolio of character-driven work. That portfolio led to his first gallery exhibition in 2025 and, soon after, to his role as an art instructor at the 9th Muse Academy of Art. Today, Ron continues to grow as an artist, sells his work, and explores traditional media, grateful to finally be pursuing the creative path he once feared was out of reach.

 Artist Social Media handles: TikTok: @aardvarkosaur    Instagram: @ronbot7

9^th Muse Art Gallery – 3651 Wall Ave, Ogden

Alaskan Gold Connection

We are starting off the year by featuring our very own, Carl Cox. Stop in and see the amazing gold pieces he has on display.

Alaskan Gold Connection - 167 25th Street, Ogden

Alchemy Tattoo Studio

Our featured artist for February is Keanna Walker.

Bio: Keanna is a 34-year-old tattoo artist at Alchemy Tattoo Studio. She loves art of all mediums and especially loves painting, fiber arts, and clay work in her downtime.

Social media: @thepinkghost.xo 

Alchemy Tattoo Shop - 119 25^th Street, Ogden 

Atlas Tea Company - NEW ART STROLL STOP

We are happy to feature Emma Zaugg.

Bio: Emma’s heart is that of a naturalist. Able to capture detail and definition, her art is often inspired by picturesque, pastoral subjects. Starting at a young age she mastered drawing horses, her first love. As a student, Emma broadened her innate skills adding several forms of visual media, including digital art and photography. She has poured her art and heart into her latest endeavor Atlas Tea Company, a family business, where she has developed a solid visual brand, rendering it in her distinctive style. Emma lives with her family in Utah with the goal to follow in Beatrix Potter’s footsteps, buying and preserving a farm.

Atlas Tea Company - 2341 Washington Blvd, Ogden 

Cara Koolmees Art Gallery

February is the month of love.  Celebrate your love in original pictures and prints given to the ones you love.  Come to the studio of Cara Koolmees at 256 Historic 25th Street to see colorful art. 

Cara Koolmees Art Gallery – 256 Historic 25^th Street

Ccrafts Crafts Creations

Ccrafts Crafts Creations - 2487 Grant Ave, Ogden

Dumke Arts Plaza

This Was Water is an interactive sculpture, sound, and video installation. The sculptures are modeled after the gypsum crystals, or “dirty diamonds”, that emerge through the salty crust at the Great Salt Lake. The lake is drying up at unsustainable rates due to water consumption and climate change. As the water’s edge recedes, the clay lakebed is exposed. The crystals form in the land that misses water. The crystals form so rapidly (in geologic time) that they capture the surrounding clay and tar which muddies the transparent crystals–hence the name “dirty diamonds.”

Recent studies by Dr. Bonnie Baxter and student Paulina Martinez-Koury suggest that the crystals are teeming with microbial life. Metaphorically, Bornhoft and Campbell imagine the crystals as vestiges of the drying lake. These beautiful artifacts foretell dire consequences. Toxic metals such as arsenic and mercury also rest in the lakebed. As the lake continues to lose water, we risk the toxins becoming airborne and poisoning all living beings in proximity to the lake.

Each of the sculpture rock mounds is fitted with lidar sensors, lights, and speakers that respond to a person’s presence. Lights inside the sculptures also flicker as someone approaches. The interactive elements evoke the lively matter that animates these geological phenomena. This multimedia installation invites reflection upon our relationship with this fascinating and fragile inland sea.

Dumke Arts Plaza 445 25th Street, Ogden

Eccles Art Center

This February, the Eccles Art Center invites the public to experience the striking simplicity and expressive range of the Black and White Competition, presented simultaneously in both the Main Gallery and the Carriage House Gallery.

Featuring artwork created exclusively in black, white, and grayscale, this juried competition highlights how artists use contrast, value, texture, and form to create compelling visual statements without the use of color. From bold graphic compositions to subtle tonal explorations, the exhibition demonstrates that limitation can be a powerful catalyst for creativity.

The Black and White Competition brings together a diverse group of artists working across a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and mixed media. By stripping color from the equation, viewers are invited to focus more deeply on composition, craftsmanship, and conceptual intent.

By hosting the exhibition across two gallery spaces, the Eccles Art Center is able to showcase an expanded selection of work while offering visitors a cohesive yet varied viewing experience. Together, the Main Gallery and Carriage House Gallery create an immersive exploration of how artists interpret and push the boundaries of black-and-white imagery.

The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours. Many of the artworks on display are available for purchase.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

An Opening Reception for the Black and White Competition will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., as part of Ogden’s First Friday Art Stroll. The public is invited to enjoy the exhibition across both the Main Gallery and Carriage House Gallery, meet participating artists, and experience the Art Center during one of downtown Ogden’s most vibrant monthly arts events. Admission is free, and light refreshments are served.

Eccles Art Center - 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden

For The Love Of Studio

Featured Artist: Deborah Neilson

Performances: Time for Romance Janika Byington, Amelia Skembo

Featured Author: Asper Reynolds

For The Love Of Studio – 3651 Wall Ave, Ogden – Newgate Mall #1237

Gallery 25

Palette Club of Ogden is a long-standing group of artists that has met monthly since 1943 to advance community interest in art and to encourage local artists to expand their talents. Our Club continues today, open to artists of all skill levels and mediums. Monthly meetings feature art demonstrations and lectures, field trips, and paint-outs. We believe that meeting regularly as a group frees artists from studio isolation and that exchanging knowledge and ideas helps us grow and improve as we learn from each other. 

Palette Club of Ogden provides our artists with many venues to show their art, gain exposure, experience gallery settings, and build the confidence needed to pursue other artistic ventures. If interested in joining our club, contact us through facebook or the contacts listed below.

Facebook: Ogden Palette Club

Club President: Annette Vernon (801) 660-8739

Club Vice President: Tam Douglas- artisttam@icloud.com

Gallery 25 - 268 25th Street, Ogden

Grounds for Coffee on 25th Street

Emerging artists share what they've been creating in art class at Two Rivers High School. 

Support young artists as they develop their craft and futures in the arts. 

Artists include Macie Clark, Ryker Radford, Rocco Hill, Bella Smith, Wyatt Layton, Skyler Sewell, Nakenia Warren, and more.  

Grounds for Coffee - 111 Historic 25th Street, Ogden

Historic Tattoo Studio

The shop is filled with hand-drawn & painted flash designs. We have 4 artists housed in the shop who are dedicated to celebrating the craft & art of tattooing. Designs start at $100 

Historic Tattoo Studio – 171 25^th Street, Ogden 

Ogden Contemporary Art

Ogden Contemporary Arts is proud to present RECLAMATION, an exhibition featuring artists Lani Asunción, Camille Hoffman, and Kill Joy. This project brings together Filipino/Filipinx-American artists working at the intersection of social and environmental justice, addressing Indigenous and land exploitation and its effects on diasporic communities. The exhibition opens February 6, 2026, and runs through May 3, 2026. Grounded in the history of Spanish and U.S. colonization in the Philippines, and its lasting impact on Filipino identity and diaspora, RECLAMATION examines how imperial power shapes culture, belonging, and lived experience. Through memory, personal history, and community activism, the artists Lani Asunción, Camille Hoffman, and Kill Joy reclaim stories that have been erased or overlooked – connecting diasporic experience to urgent social, cultural, and environmental issues. RECLAMATION offers viewers a space for both learning and reflection, centering marginalized voices while imagining new ways of understanding place, identity, and justice. Curator Kasey Lou Lindley says, “We’re thrilled to share the powerful work of Lani, Camille, and Kill Joy at Ogden Contemporary Arts. Through distinct artistic approaches, each artist invites us to engage urgent social and environmental justice issues in ways that will resonate deeply with communities in Ogden and across the state. Reclamation is both educational and affirming—uplifting and empowering voices within the Asian Pacific American community.”

Ogden Contemporary Art - 455 25th Street, Ogden

Poisoned Hearts Tattoo

Poisoned Hearts Tattoo - 2216 Washington Blvd, Ogden

Shaw Gallery at Weber State University

On display Jan. 23 - Apr. 3, 2026, at Shaw Gallery in the Kimball Arts Building (WSU Ogden Campus).

Animals and humans have always migrated: for different climates, for opportunities, for safety, for love; for necessity and curiosity. For humans, political borders and the laws governing political states are perpetually shifting. Our current concerns about im/migration are not new. The nuance of real lives and specific places gets erased in times of polemical rhetoric. This group exhibition brings together perspectives from artists whose work addresses the beauty and complexities of human migration. In the end, we are all just passing through different spaces on the same planet.

Featured artists:

Jacobo Alonso
 Enrique Chagoya
 Scherezade Garcia
 Salvador Jiménez-Flores
 Pablo Lopez Luz
 Mark Menjívar
 Dylan A.T. Miner
 Delilah Montoya
 Rael San Fratello
 Marcos Ramírez ERRE
 Nancy E. Rivera
 Undocumented Migration Project
 Vincent Valdez

Schedule of events:

• Friday, Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m.: Opening Reception at Shaw Gallery
• Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m.: Artist Talk by Nancy E. Rivera in Kimball Arts room 143
• Friday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.: Migration Poetry Reading at Shaw Gallery
• Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m.: Artist Talk by Mark Menjivar in Stewart Library's Hetzel-Hoellein room
• Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m.: La Bestia film screening in Stewart Library's Hetzel-Hoellein room
• Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m.: Artist Talk by Jacobo Alonso in Kimball Arts room 143
• Friday, Apr. 3, 7 p.m.: Spanish guitar performance by Antonio Garcia at Shaw Gallery

Shaw Gallery at Weber State University – 3964 W Campus Dr. Dept 2001

The Local Artisan Collective

Welcome to February Art Stroll! This month, we’re celebrating love, creativity, and connection — and what better way than making jewelry together? Come create something meaningful, wearable, and uniquely yours.

Art Stroll is on Friday, February 6th, 2026! The store will be open later than usual for Art Stroll from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and then even later until 10 pm for shopping.

Our Featured Artist is Roxanne Vigos from Star and Branch.  

Roxanne started her company in Ogden in 2008. She had worked and managed a bead store for many years, helping others create amazing pieces and teaching classes. She had loved beading since she was a teenager! In 2016, she began exploring Natural dyes and local dye plants. The historical elements of both beaded jewelry and natural dyes worldwide are a source of inspiration for my work.

Come create with Roxanne to make a pair of earrings at the Jewelry Bar.  

Classes and Events happening during the Art Stroll:

• 6:00 to 9:00: Come make a pair of earrings at the earring bar. All materials will be available to build a cool pair of earrings for yourself or as a gift. Roxanne will show you how to finish the ends with a nifty wire loop. There may even be some heart and cat shaped beads!  Prices range from $10 to $25 per pair, depending on the chosen materials.  Find her in the classroom.
• 6:00-9:00:  Join Stephanie at The Charm Bar – Drop in Anytime & Design Your Own Necklace or Bracelet!  Get ready for a fun, creative jewelry-making experience where YOU are the designer! At The Charm Bar, you’ll create a custom charm necklace that reflects your personality, passions, and style.  Choose from a variety of silver and gold-tone chains. Pick from thousands of charms—classic, quirky, meaningful, and fun PLUS cute Valentine's Hearts you can add!  Learn how to attach charms yourself, or I’ll add them for you—whichever you prefer! $15 – Includes one chain + one charm. Additional charms: $4.99 each.  You can sign up ahead of time here: https://localartisancollective.com/events/the-charm-bar-drop-in-feb-6/ or drop in anytime. Find her in the classroom.
• 6:00-9:00: Drop in Ring Bar and Silver Spoon Ring. Stop by and pick out pieces for a unique, custom-made ring.  First, pick out a stone, then the bezel (metal that holds the stone), and then pick your silver band style.  After all are chosen, 16th-generation silversmith Rene will create your custom ring while you shop.  OR choose from a variety of vintage sterling silver spoon handles, and a ring will be made while you shop. The ring will generally be ready in less than 30 minutes.  Perfect for a Valentine’s Gift.  Find him in his studio.
• 6:00-9:00: Come watch Mike from Hursts Handblown Glass create glass hearts.  It is incredible to see the process as he makes beautiful glass pieces. Find him in his Glass Studio.
• 6:00-9:00: Steve Stones will be here working on one of his creative acrylic paintings. Come watch and see what he does with his pallet. Find him in front of the Textile Studio.
• 6:00-9:00: Sauced up Salsa will be at the Art Stroll to demo their Salsa and Chips.  They are so good, and we can't wait for you to try them! Find them in the classroom.
• 6:00 to 9:00: I invite you to shop for the perfect chocolate treat for Valentine’s Day!

My name is Tye Marie Reeder, and I own an online ethical chocolate shop, Seek Chocolate Shop, based out of Huntsville, Utah. I started my chocolate shop because I wanted to help support cacao farmers around the world. Much of the world’s chocolate comes from cacao that is harvested by slaves, trafficked people, and children. Even chocolate considered fair trade isn’t often traceable or empowering to the farmers. I search out and find companies who support the farmers and elevate their lives. Enjoy delicious chocolate making a difference!

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6:30 to 8:30: 

In addition to all the incredible jewelry making, paintings, and delicious food, we are thrilled to have live music from Tomo, who will be part of the Music @ the Collective events.  Find him in the classroom.

Special thanks to OFOAM and Ogden City Arts for sponsoring this.

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Find our store located at 2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, Utah 84401, in the Heart of Downtown Ogden on the South End of the Junction in the Creative Nine Rails District, and online at localartisancollective.com/shop

We are also open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 7:00. We will also be open late until 10:00 pm on the first Friday of the month with Art Stroll.  

The Local Artisan Collective - 2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden

The Mercantile

• First Friday Art Stroll
• February 6th, 6 pm to 9 pm

Returning to the Mercantile for February is Venture Learning Academy Art Classes! For this month's feature, "United in Nature," students from Venture have created felted wool state symbols from all different states, as well as nature-themed sculptures. In our window wells, you will also find a Coil Pot display from the students: "Home, Held in Clay". With February and Valentine's Day marking the second anniversary of The Mercantile, the art focus has been on the ways in which we are all connected and the community we are so grateful for. We are excited to again partner with Venture Academy to share new works celebrating how we are all United in Nature. 

Additionally, Lilia Maughn will be providing an all-ages karaoke; walk-ins are welcome and encouraged to join the fun.

The Mercantile – 2501 Grant Ave, Ogden

The Monarch

Join us at the Monarch Ogden on Friday, February 6th, from 6–9 PM for an unforgettable night of music as we celebrate The Van Sessions' 10th Anniversary. Enjoy live performances, beer and chocolate pairings, local artists, and unique vendors—all coming together for one epic evening at The Monarch. Come vibe, sip, shop, and celebrate a decade of music and community.

The Monarch - 455 W. 25th Street, Ogden

Union Station

Myra Powell Gallery     

The Art of Myra Powell

See the work of our namesake artist! From behind the scenes at the museum, the works of Myra Powell are on display at Union Station for the first time since 2022. This exhibit features never-before-seen watercolors of Myra Powell, as well as her famous abstract works from later in life. Reflect on Myra Powell’s artistic transformation into one of Utah’s leading abstract artists; this exhibition is not to be missed!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Gallery at the Station  

2026 Chinese New Year Paper-Cutting Exhibition: Year of the Horse                                                                                                                                                        Presented by the Weber School District Chinese Immersion Program and the Museums at Union Station 

2026年中国马年春节剪纸展览

韦伯学区中文沉浸式项目与奥格登联合火车站博物馆主办  

“以梦为马，祥瑞满堂”——中国春节剪纸展览通过精美的民间剪纸艺术，呈现了对传统、艺术与文化交流的庆祝。本展览由奥格登联合火车站博物馆主办，展期为2025年12月16日至2026年2月28日，展出了韦伯学区中文沉浸式项目师生创作的50件优秀作品(贝茨小学、犹因他小学、北奥格登初中、南奥格登初中、博尼维尔高中、韦伯高中)。该项目是全美知名的K–12双语与跨文化教育示范项目。剪纸艺术源远流长，拥有千年的历史，承载着人们对美好生活与吉祥如意的持久期盼；每一刀一剪，从古老的仪式到现代节庆，都蕴含着祝福与希望的故事。本次展出的作品巧妙融合了新年祥瑞的象征与中国生肖的意象，既展现了创意巧思，也体现了对中华文化的深厚理解。作为犹他州开放、包容与文化多样性价值观的体现，本次展览不仅彰显了韦伯学区中文沉浸式项目对语言学习与文化传承的坚持，也成为中美两国艺术交流的有意义桥梁。
 “Ride forth on Dreams, as Good Fortune Beams” — Chinese New Year Paper-Cutting Exhibition presents a celebration of tradition, artistry, and cultural exchange through the intricate folk art of Chinese paper-cutting. Hosted by the Museums at Union Station from December 16, 2025, to February 28, 2026, this exhibition features 50 exceptional works created by students and teachers from the Weber School District Chinese Immersion Program (Bates Elementary, Uintah Elementary, North Ogden Junior High, South Ogden Junior High, Bonneville High, and Weber High), a nationally recognized K–12 model for bilingual and intercultural education in Utah. Paper-cutting, an art form with a millennium of history, reflects humanity’s enduring aspiration for good fortune and a meaningful life; each cut, from ancient rituals to modern festivities, carries its own blessing and story of hope. The works showcased in this exhibition skillfully weave together auspicious New Year symbolism and the imagery of the Chinese zodiac, revealing both creative craftsmanship and a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. As an expression of Utah’s values of openness, inclusivity, and cultural diversity, this exhibition stands as a vibrant testament to the program’s commitment to language learning and cultural heritage, and as a meaningful bridge of artistic dialogue between China and the United States.

Union Station - 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden

UTOG

Nathan West is the featured artist for the February First Friday Art Stroll. He is a local nature and wildlife photographer.

UTOG – 2331 Grant Ave, Ogden

Wasatch Roasting Company

Our featured artist for the February art stroll is Heather Giles. 

To see more of her, go to @lunarhouseprinting or heatheregs@yahoo.com

Wasatch Roasting Company – 2436 Grant Ave.