St. George Museum of Art — Attraction in Saint George

My family and I visited for Dia de los Muertos event in the evening. The event was free to the public. There was something for everyone and all ages. Inside the museum, they had live music, free Horchata, and gorgeous art downstairs and upstairs. My kids really appreciated the children’s section. It was hands on.

Outside the museum, they decorated with the colorful Mexican flags, marigolds, and a large skeleton statue. They even had cookie decorating in the hall. This was a hit with the kids and families. Who doesn’t like edible art. Then they had another art gallery where you could vote for your favorite artist to win peoples choice award. This was a round election time so it was really fun for the kids as well. They even had face painting and creative art projects that you could take home.

The most popular part of the event was the dancing and performances. The show did have some quirks to it with the sound music announcing and dancers. it is their second year doing this event. I’m sure next year will be a hit.

Overall, the property is really pretty and relaxing with a water feature and bridge. Makes for some great photos. We visited during a very populated event and still had a lot of fun. Employees or volunteers were very nice. I can’t wait to come back and view some new artwork here. The artists’ works are spectacular.

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The art was awesome! Especially by the artist #SayakaGanz, who used reclaimed plastic to make beautiful three-dimensional animals (my favorite being a bright red panther).

So why one star? 🤔 Well, I understand that not art is really "artistic". For example Sayaka Ganz work was on the upper level, the lower level had another artists' metal sculptures & paintings that just looked thrown together. Some I admit could be designs I don't get. But that's not my issue.

I understand that some artists want no photos taken of their art, so I'll respect that. But the one photo I did want to take is below, where I wanted to learn more of this Sayaka Ganz. But I was scolded for doing so, even again after I explained my reason & respect for the actual art. (btw, I had no paper or such to write down the info I wanted)

LATER they gave me the two pamphlets below, saying it had on it what I wanted to know (I don't see a website, do you?). I'm just glad I got in free...

A nice small local museum, which has had some much-needed updates of late. Enjoyment will vary depending on the current exhibit. Visitors with children should be aware that although the website shows "ARTIE's Discovery Center," where children can do hands-on art projects related to the exhibits, this has been pared down to a couple of shelves where guests can pick up coloring pages or small art kits to take home. There are no supplies and no tables provided for children to do the art projects in the museum, contrary to the pictures and...